Conclave to elect new Pope will convene in March
The Vatican has confirmed the Conclave of Cardinals to elect a successor to Pope Benedict will be held in mid-March.
Just a couple of days after announcing his retirement, the Pontiff received a minute-long standing ovation at his weekly general audience.
He has reiterated that his decision to resign was for the "good of the church".
These people were at today's audience:
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