However , in today's World , subject to so many rapid changes and
shaken by questions of deep relevance for the life of faith , in order
to steer the boat of Saint Peter and proclaim the Gospel , both
strength of mind and body are necessary , strength which in the last
few months , has deteriorated in me to the extent that I have had to
recognise my incapacity to adequately fulfill the Ministry enthrusted
to me. For this reason , and well aware of the seriousness of this act
, with full freedom I declare that I renounce the Ministry of the
Bishop of Rome , successor of Saint Peter , enthrusted to me by the
Cardinals on 19 April 2005 , in such a way , that as from 28 February
2013 , at 20:00 hours , the See of Rome , the See of Saint Peter ,
will be vacant and a Conclave to elect the new Supreme Pontiff will
have to be convoked by those whose competence it is. Dear Brothers I
thank you most sincerely for all the love and work with which you have
supported me in my Ministry and I ask pardon for all my defects.
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