Pope Benedict XVI addresses the College of Cardinals at the Vatican Feb. 28, the final day of his papacy. In attendance were 144 cardinals, including many of the 115 younger than 80 who are eligible and expected to vote in the upcoming conclave. PHOTO: CNS/L’Osservatore Romano via Reuters

17 Nov 2017

By The Record

Pope Benedict XVI addresses the College of Cardinals at the Vatican Feb. 28, the final day of his papacy. In attendance were 144 cardinals, including many of the 115 younger than 80 who are eligible and expected to vote in the upcoming conclave. PHOTO: CNS/L'Osservatore Romano via Reuters

Pope Benedict XVI addresses the College of Cardinals at the Vatican Feb. 28, the final day of his papacy. In attendance were 144 cardinals, including many of the 115 younger than 80 who are eligible and expected to vote in the upcoming conclave. (CNS photo/L’Osservatore Romano via Reuters) (Feb. 28, 2013) See BENEDICT-CARDINALS Feb. 28, 2013.