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The Vatican announced that Pope Benedict XVI will bid farewell on February 27 from St. Peter's Square, resigning the next day due to his age. The Church revealed he has a pacemaker and underwent a routine battery change surgery. His first public appearance post-resignation will be on Ash Wednesday, February 13, at a mass in St. Peter's Basilica. A conclave will appoint his successor before Easter, marking an unprecedented period of uncertainty for the Church in seven centuries. Experts suggest the new Pope could be from America, Africa, or Asia.

When is Pope Benedict XVI scheduled to say his farewell from St. Peter's Square?

• February 25

• February 27

• March 1

• February 20

What was the reason given for Pope Benedict XVI's resignation?

• Health issues

• Political pressure

• Financial scandal

• Advanced age

What medical device does Pope Benedict XVI have?

• Pacemaker

• Artificial limb

• Insulin pump

• Hearing aid

When will Pope Benedict XVI make his first public appearance after his resignation?

• Christmas Eve

• Ash Wednesday

• Palm Sunday

• Easter Sunday

What is the significance of the upcoming conclave for the Catholic Church?

• First pope from the Americas

• First pope to resign in seven centuries

• First female pope

• First non-European pope in centuries