In Photos: Pope Benedict XVI (44 images)

Pope Benedict XVI waves to the faithful during his weekly general audience in St. Peter's square at the Vatican, on March 7, 2012. UPI/Stefano Spaziani

Pope Benedict XVI is shown during his weekly general audience in St. Peter's square at the Vatican, on March 7, 2012. UPI/Stefano Spaziani

Pope Benedict XVI leads the mass in Solemnity of the Chair of St Peter with new Cardinals in St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican on February 19, 2012. UPI/Stefano Spaziani

Pope Benedict XVI installs Brazilian Cardinal Joao Braz de Aviz during a consistory ceremony in Saint Peter's Basilica at the Vatican on February 18, 2012. UPI/Stefano Spaziani