(CNN) -- Pope Benedict XVI left Vatican City for the final time Thursday ahead of his evening resignation, taking off in a helicopter for the summer papal residence, Castel Gandolfo. He was seen off by an honor guard of Swiss Guards, the soldiers who traditionally guard the pope, the Vatican staff and senior officials.
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Published On: Feb 28 2013 08:14:12 AM PST
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