Today in the News: Vatican decides what retiring pope will be called

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Two days before Pope Benedict XVI steps down, Vatican officials decided what the retiring pontiff should be called: Benedict XVI, his holiness, pope emeritus, emeritus pope and Roman pontifex emeritus, according to CNN. The name issue had been in the news since Benedict announced his retirement, since no pope had retired in 600 years. After he retires, Benedict will live a life a seclusion and prayer, Vatican officials say. 

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