Benedict XVI starts life as pope emeritus

Retired pope pledges obedience to successor

POSTED: 9:26 AM Mar 01 2013 UPDATED: 10:55 AM Mar 01 2013

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The pope’s seat now sits vacant at the Vatican. Before leaving for the pope’s summer residence, Castel Gandolfo, Benedict pledged his "unconditional obedience" to the next pontiff.

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