Pope recalls 'joy,' difficulties in final audience
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Pope Benedict XVI, followed by his personal secretary Archbishop Georg Gaenswein, leaves after celebrating his last general audience, in St. Peter's Square, at the Vatican, Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2013. Benedict XVI basked in an emotional sendoff Wednesday at his final general audience in St. Peter's Square, recalling moments of "joy and light" during his papacy but also times of great difficulty. He also thanked his flock for respecting his decision to retire. (AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia)






