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Pope living with a 'deep and positive' spirit

Vatican asks press to respect moment of profound reflection

21 February, 13:53
Pope living with a 'deep and positive' spirit (ANSA) - Vatican City, February 21 - Pope Benedict XVI is living with a "deep and positive" spirit these days leading up to his announced resignation, Vatican Spokesman Father Federico Lombardi said on Thursday.

"It is a moment of profound reflection and mutual spiritual quest. This is the perspective the Church has been called on to live in this moment," he said.

The Vatican spokesman has asked journalists and media to respect this spiritual search during this period.

Benedict will step down as pope on February 28.

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