Under that timetable, Benedict will be far from the Vatican when he ceases being pope at 8 p.m.

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In order to secure the highly sought after seats, we give Miele's team P'Trique's real name, Patrick Pope.

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On Thursday, the pope meets with his cardinals in the morning and then flies by helicopter at 5 p.m. local time to Castel Gandolfo, the papal residence south of Rome.

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