World Press Reacts To Pope Benedict XVI's Shocking Announcement

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1. ARGENTINA

"Benedict XVI resigns because of waning energy" - Clarin

2. CHINA

"Pope announces resignation" - Apple Daily

3. USA

New York Times

4. FRANCE

"Pope resigns. Benedict XVI doesn't have 'enough energy' to lead the Church. He will be stepping down on Feb. 28." - Libération

5. ITALY

"Pope announces: I will be leaving on Feb. 28" - La Stampa

6. GERMANY

"The German Pope Benedict XVI steps down" - Die Welt

7. POLAND

"Pope Benedict XVI announces abdication" - Gazeta Wyborcza

8. SOUTH AFRICA

Mail & Guardian

9. BRAZIL

"Pope Benedict XVI will resign at the end of February" - Fohla de S. Paulo

10. INDIA

Times of India




Crunched by: Bertrand Hauger

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