What will happen at the last days of the Pope and the day when he retires (28 February 2013) by Salt and Light TV

Wednesday, 27 February 2013

10.30 am – Pope Benedict XVI’s last General Audience at St. Peter’s Square (Pope’s farewell to the faithful around the world)

Thursday, 28 February 2013

11.00 am – Pope Benedict XVI’s last private meeting with the College of Cardinals in Sala Clementina

5.30 pm – Pope Benedict XVI leaves for Castel Gandolfo by the helicopter

8.00 pm – Pope Benedict XVI’s Papacy ends, sede vacante begins (no Pope present in the Church)

All time listed above are in CET (Central European Time) or UTC+1 hour

Conclave may begin between 9 March 2013 and 11 March 2013 as announced by the Vatican officials.

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