Photos: The life of Pope Benedict XVI
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VATICAN CITY, VATICAN CITY - OCTOBER 18: Pope Benedict XVI waves to the crowds of pilgrims as he moves around Piazza S. Pietro in his popemobile during his weekly audience on October 18, 2006 in the Vatican City, Italy (Photo by Chris Jackson/Getty Images)
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