Pope Benedict XVI’s last general audience in St. Peter’s Square, at the Vatican, on Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2013 drew an estimated crowd of tens of thousands of people.
Photos: Pope Benedict XVI’s Final General Audience
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Pope Benedict XVI gestures during his final general audience in St.Peter's Square at the Vatican, Feb. 27, 2013. The Pope spoke about instances of "joy and light" during his papacy but also periods of great difficulty.