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In emotional final address to Rome clergy Pope says true meaning of Vatican II is finally emerging

Benedict XVI says media distortion of the Second Vatican Council caused ‘so much misery’

It is fitting that Pope Benedict made his announcement on the Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes

It is indicative both of his love for Our Lady and an acknowledgement of his own growing weakness

Pope Benedict disturbs non-believers because for him God is the centre of everything

He shows that humility is the hallmark of authentic Christianity

Perhaps Benedict XVI believed he could not stay holy while handling the Curia

The Pope has repeatedly rebuked the Curia, saying officials should not seek power. But, in the Vatican, power is a core business

Pope tells priests: I will always be close to you, even though I will be hidden

Benedict XVI speaks off-the-cuff about Vatican II in audience with priests

Pope’s secretary moved to tears during Mass

Benedict XVI was the only person able to hold back tears during his last Mass as pope at St Peter’s Basilica

Benedict XVI thanks everyone during last Mass at St Peter’s

The Pope celebrated an emotional last Mass for the distribution of the ashes, kissing the basilica’s altar for the last time

Benedict XVI preaches humility and Christian unity in last public Mass as pope

He says the true disciple does not ‘seek applause or approval’

Full text of the Pope’s Ash Wednesday homily

Here we publish the homily of Benedict XVI’s last public Mass as pope

Benedict XVI thanks faithful and asks for prayers for his successor

Benedict XVI says he has felt people’s prayers ‘almost physically’