Pope Benedict XVI

UPDATE: Benedict becomes 1st pope in 600 years to resign

CASTEL GANDOLFO, Italy (AP) — Benedict XVI became the first pope in 600 years to resign Thursday, ending an eight-year pontificate shaped by struggles to move the church past ...

Pope to resign Feb. 28, says he's too infirm

VATICAN CITY (AP) — Declaring that he lacks the strength to do his job, Pope Benedict XVI announced Monday he will resign Feb. 28 — becoming the first pontiff to step d ...