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Jakarta : Indonesia | Feb 11, 2013 at 4:08 PM PST

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Pope Benedict XVI leads his Wednesday general audience in Paul VI's Hall at the Vatican

Comments related to the resignation of German Chancellor Pope.

News of the Pope's resignation is surprising the world. Pope said that he no longer has a strong mental and physical burden to bear rule. With the resignation of Pope Benedict, then this will be the first papal resignation since medieval times. Pope Benedict XVI, real name Joseph Ratzinger, was a man who came from Germany. Pope planned to resign on February 28 at 20.00 local time.

German Chancellor Angela Merkel said that she appreciated the decision of Pope Benedict XVI, to resign. As reported by Reuters, the reason for the Pope's resignation is due to the condition of the body began to weaken.

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Pope Benedict XVI leaves after leading his Wednesday general audience in Paul VI's Hall at the Vatican

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SofiaAmbrosia | 3 months ago

thanks for this update on Pope resignation Taufan - not surprised! Rated up/promo'd.

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TaufanTasch | 3 months ago

Hi! A gree with Sofia Thank you

all the best for you, still cooking?

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Bakhtawar | 3 months ago

Nice Sharing Rated up...

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TaufanTasch | 3 months ago

Thanks Bakhtawar

your comment, appreciated

best regard

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Martin Kloess | 3 months ago

Thank you for this.

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TaufanTasch | 3 months ago

Thank you Martin,

You always have a great word for your poem

Best regard

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arusha-shah | 3 months ago

Taufan very nice report.rated up,tweeted and fb liked.

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TaufanTasch | 3 months ago

Thank you Arusha

all your support to my page

Have a great day

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George Vieto | 3 months ago

When I read the news of the current Pope resignation it shocked me. I understand his decision.

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TaufanTasch | 3 months ago

agree George, he's a good man and respected by his people,

I had come to feel that to happen to him,

I hope God always have blessing for him.

Best regard

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dhreff | 3 months ago

TaufanTasch, interesting news report from your pen as always^^^.

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TaufanTasch | 3 months ago

Thank you so much Dhreff

all your participation and the comment

best regard

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atifji75 | 3 months ago

Excellent Piece. Thanks for nice presentation. Rated Up!

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TaufanTasch | 3 months ago

Hi! Atif!

THanks so much my friend

all your support

best regard

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