Pope Thanks Followers For Support Following Resignation Announcement
By: Michael C. Fehn
Updated: February 13, 2013
The Catholic faithful were gathered in a Vatican City audience hall for Benedict's regular weekly appearance. He thanked them in several languages and said he does not have the strength required to continue as the head of the Catholic Church.
Benedict will also celebrate an Ash Wednesday mass, marking the beginning of Lent, at Saint Peter's Basilica.

