POPE'S LAST MOMENTS

The Pope officially steps down today as cardinals prepare to choose his successor. 

 

POPE LEAVES CHAIR AFTER HIS SPEECH

THE departing Pope said goodbye to tens of thousands of his followers today in his final appearance before quitting the Vatican. Around 150,000 people packed into Rome's St Peter's Square to listen to the historic address by Benedict XVI.More Images after the cut...

Pope waves to crowd from Popemobile

Pope tours St Peter's Square

Pope waves

Powerful ... Pope is still able to draw huge crowds