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Pope will stay 'hidden to world' after stepping down

Tells Rome priests they will 'remain close'

14 February, 13:05
Pope will stay 'hidden to world' after stepping down (ANSA) - Vatican City, February 14 - Pope Benedict XVI said Thursday he will remain "hidden to the world" after he steps down. "Even if I step down now I am always close in prayer and you will all be close even if I remain hidden to the world," he told priests at the Vatican.

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