Pope Benedict XVI decided to resign

On February 11th, 2013 265th Pope Benedict XVI annouced his decision - Benedict XVI hasn't enough force to do his Pope's duties well and that's why he will resign on February 28th, 2013 and will live in one monastery then. And new Pope will be elected in March this year. The announcement about Pope Benedict XVI's resignation was unexpected and surprised the world very much. I was confused and sad, hearing these news, but, of course, I respect and understand this serious decision of Pope Benedict XVI. It was huge pleasure for me to see Pope Benedict XVI on World Youth Day 2005 in Cologne and also to read and to listen his many sage and reasonable words about different not only religious things and events in the world via internet. Pope Benedict XVI was really great Pope-sage. I shall miss this Pope and wish a good health and many years of the life for Benedict XVI. And I would like to send many thanks to Pope Benedict XVI for his papacy.

Pope Benedict XVI on the screen during evening's liturgy of World Youth Day in Cologne in 2005.