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1 Pope Benedict XVI waves from the altar as he arrives on St Peter's square for his last weekly audience
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2 Thousands of people gathered in the square to bid the Pope farewell
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3 Benedict waves from his popemobile as he arrives on St Peter's Square
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4 Cardinals applaud the Pope as he arrives on the altar
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5 People travelled from all over Italy and abroad to thank the Pope and wish him well
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6 In retirement, he will lay aside the red 'shoes of the fisherman' that have been part of his papal attire
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7 Pope Benedict will assume the title of 'Pope Emeritus' and be addressed as 'Your Holiness' when he retires
