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People in the Vatican's St. Peter's Square watch a giant screen showing the helicopter waiting to carry Pope Benedict XVI to the papal summer residence at Castel Gandolfo, Italy, on Thursday, the final day of his papacy. (CNS/Reuters/Stefano Rellandini)
by Pam Hackenmiller
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February 28, 2013
Not able to follow along as Pope Benedict XVI left the Vatican for the last time as pope? Missed his remarks when he arrived at Castel Gandolfo? Good news -- we've gathered all the important information in one place, thanks to social media.