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Refrigerator magnets of Pope John Paul II and Pope Benedict XVI are sold in Rome.
The Pontiff will hold his last weekly public audience on Feb. 27, 2013, before he retires the following day. Pope Benedict XVI has been the leader of the Catholic Church for eight years and is the first Pope to retire since 1415. He cites ailing health as his reason for retirement and will spend the rest of his life in solitude away from public engagements.
All photos taken in Rome, Italy, Feb. 25, 2013.
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Containers holding Rosary beads with images of Pope Benedict XVI
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Souvenir photographs of Pope John Paul II (L), Pope Benedict XVI and The Virgin Mary
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Souvenir mugs depicting Pope Benedict XVI
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Calendars depicting Pope Benedict XVI and Pope John Paul II
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Bottle openers depicting Rome and Pope John Paul II
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Refrigerator magnets of Pope John Paul II and Pope Benedict XVI
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Souvenirs of Pope Benedict XVI
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Souvenir plates depicting Pope Benedict XVI
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A poster showing images of all the Popes, past and present is displayed for sale.
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Souvenir plates depicting Pope Benedict XVI
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Souvenirs featuring various Popes
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A souvenir shop displays photographs of Pope John Paul II
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Rosary beads with images of Pope's Benedict XVI and John Paul II
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Souvenir postcards depicting Pope Benedict XVI and Pope John Paul II