The Government’s paying tribute to Pope Benedict the Sixteenth, who’s announced his resignation.
The pontiff will stand down at 8pm Rome time on Thursday February 28th.
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The 85 year old says his age is preventing him from carrying out his duties.
He’s the first head of the Roman Catholic church to stand down since Pope Gregory – over 600 years ago.
Taoiseach Enda Kenny has extended his best wishes to Pope Benedict on behalf of the Government and the people of Ireland.
While Tánaiste Eamon Gilmore’s described him as a tireless worker for the Catholic Church:
