Pope welcomed with warm applause, in his first public appearance after resignation announcement

February 13, 2012

(Romereports.com) (-ONLY VIDEO-) Benedict XVI seemed at ease, as he led Wednesday's general audience before a full crowd at the Vatican's Paul VI Hall. Before reflecting on Ash Wednesday, the Pope once again talked about his decision to resign.  

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