The papacy of Benedict XVI has now formally come to an end. In the first papal resignation for 600 years, Benedict handed his authority over to his deputy.

本笃十六世的教皇职位已正式结束，本尼迪克是600年来首位辞职的教皇，他向职权交给了副手。

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The papal apartments overlooking St. Peter's Square have been sealed since the resignation of his predecessor at the end of February.

这座教皇公寓可俯瞰圣彼得广场，自2月份上一任教皇辞职后就一直封印着。

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The only other significant example of a papal resignation dates back even further in time.

BBC: How does a Pope resign from office?

The unexpected development - the first papal resignation in nearly 600 years - surprised governments, Vatican-watchers and even his closest aides.

BBC: Pope Benedict XVI

In the event of a papal resignation, a conclave of cardinals would have to be summoned immediately to elect a successor.

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