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Pope's Rule Ends, Marked by Release of Swiss Guards

Description:Pope Benedict ended his eight-year reign on Thursday, becoming the first pontiff in six centuries to resign instead of ruling for life. The papacy became officially vacant at 8 p.m. (1900 GMT/2 p.m. ET) in keeping with the pope's wishes when he announced his decision to resign on Feb. 11. (1:27)

Source: Reuters

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