Pope Benedict XVI announces shock resignation

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Click here to check your local weather Tuesday 12 Feb, 2013 top stories Pope resigns because of age, health THE Pope says he will resign because his age prevents him from carrying out his duties, an unprecedented move in the modern Church. What is the process of choosing a new Pope? ON the death or abdication of a Pope, his successor is elected by a meeting in the Sistine Chapel in the Vatican. Six NRL clubs named in drug scandal NORTH Queensland Cowboys has been identified as one of six NRL clubs named in the anti-doping investigation. Dank: Coaches took drugs ESSENDON coaches took drugs that were banned for players, the former club sports scientist at the centre of the Bombers' drugs crisis claims. breaking news Family sues Facebook over 'like' button Romania denies blame for horsemeat scandal Latin helps journalist get scoop on Pope Pell surprised by Pope's resignation Commando breaks silence on bin Laden Pope Benedict resigns in historic move Advertisement more from news.com.au NRL clubs linked to scandal named PENRITH, Canberra and the Cowboys are the first NRL clubs to admit their involvement in the ACC's investigation into drugs and corruption in sport. more sport Beards are back: Facial hair in fashion IF you are planning on waltzing down a red carpet anytime soon or just heading to the pub, there is only one accessory you need. A beard. more entertainment The words Kerry found so hard to say I CAN'T imagine going through single day - let alone a lifetime - without telling my child how much I love him. How did Kerry Packer do it? 2 comments on this story more lifestyle Workers choppered in to bust protest UPDATE: HELICOPTERS are flying in scores of foreign workers to foil a picket line at a water treatment plant in Werribee. more business LIKE the boxing legend, who never knew when he was beaten, Cassius regained the title of the biggest saltwater crocodile in captivity. more travel Poor forced to live in metal cages FOR the richest people in Hong Kong, home is a mansion with an expansive view. But for some of the poorest, home is a metal cage. more realestate HELP for surging study debts AUSTRALIAN university student debts are growing at a rapid rate, increasing by 45 per cent in three years. more money Twitter is flooded with Pope jokes TWITTER users have come up with some amusing theories on why the Pope - who has 1.5 million followers on the social network - is stepping down. more technology Advertisement connect Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Twitter Visit our website View our mobile site GO TO: NATIONAL SPORT ENTERTAINMENT BUSINESS TRAVEL REALESTATE MONEY LIFESTYLE TECH Do not reply to this email, as this email address is not monitored. To unsubscribe from the news.com.au newsletter click here.