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Crowds gathered to see Pope Benedict XVI in St. Peter’s Square in Rome on Sunday.

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The pope spoke from the window of his studio overlooking the square.

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Attendees said “thank you” to the outgoing pope.

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Nuns waited for Benedict to speak.

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The square was clear of most people later Sunday. The pope will hold his last audience Wednesday.