Pope Benedict said on Thursday he would withdraw into isolation, away from public sight after his resignation at the end of the month. Tears, laughter and applause marked a meeting the pontiff held with pastors from Roman parishes in the Vatican. "Even if I am withdrawing into prayer, I will always be close to all of you and I am sure that you will be close to me even if I remain hidden to the world," the pope told the pastors.
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