VATICAN CITY (AP) _ Pope Benedict XVI has promised `'unconditional reverence and obedience'' to his successor in his final greetings to cardinals before retiring.
Benedict urged his cardinals Thursday to work in unity so that the College of Cardinals is ``like an orchestra'' where ``agreement and harmony'' can be reached _ a clear message to the conclave that will pick the next pope.
He said he would pray for the cardinals in coming days and weeks as they choose his successor.
Around 5 p.m., Benedict will leave the palace for the last time as pontiff and fly to the papal retreat at Castel Gandolfo.
There, at 8 p.m. sharp, Benedict becomes the first pontiff in 600 years to resign. The doors of the palazzo will shut and the Swiss Guards will go off duty.
Thursday, May 23 2013 5:04 PM EDT2013-05-23 21:04:36 GMT
COMANCHE, Okla_ A City of Comanche educator takes a drastic and dramatic step to help his school. Superintendent Terry Davidson is resigning, not because he doesn't like his job, but to save money. He
A City of Comanche educator takes a drastic and dramatic step to help his school.
Thursday, May 23 2013 4:59 PM EDT2013-05-23 20:59:42 GMT
DUKE Okla_ It's considered one of the safest schools, and it's right here in Southwest Oklahoma. The classrooms in Duke sit about 15 feet underground in Western Jackson County. The classrooms were
It's considered one of the safest schools, and it's right here in Southwest Oklahoma.
Thursday, May 23 2013 4:34 PM EDT2013-05-23 20:34:28 GMT
LAWTON Okla_ Call it a rematch, or call it revenge. Whatever you call it, Lawton firefighters and police officers will take to the basketball court again on Saturday in a "Battle of the Badges." It's all
Call it a rematch, or call it revenge. Whatever you call it, Lawton firefighters and police officers will take to the basketball court again on Saturday in a "Battle of the Badges."
Thursday, May 23 2013 3:40 PM EDT2013-05-23 19:40:32 GMT
LAWTON Okla_ A Lawton church will distribute Family ID Kits to the public for free in support of the federal Child ID Program.United in Christ Discipleship, Int. (UICDI) is being recognized by the American
A Lawton church will distribute Family ID Kits to the public for free in support of the federal Child ID Program.
Thursday, May 23 2013 3:22 PM EDT2013-05-23 19:22:34 GMT
MOORE, Okla. (AP) - Authorities have clarified and significantly downgraded the number of homes damaged or destroyed in this week's tornado in an Oklahoma City suburb. Oklahoma City Police Department
Authorities have clarified and significantly downgraded the number of homes damaged or destroyed in this week's tornado in an Oklahoma City suburb.
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