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In a file picture taken on September 16, 2010 Britain's Queen Elizabeth II, (L) and Pope Benedict XVI inspect a honour guard by members of the Royal Company of Archers and members of the Royal Regiment of Scotland Band as the Pope arrives at the Palace of Holyroodhouse, in Edinburgh, Scotland. Pope Benedict XVI announced on February 11, 2013 he will resign on February 28, the first pontiff to step down in centuries. In 2010, Pope Benedict made a historic first state visit to Britain by a pope. The tour was seen as a bridge-building mission between the Roman Catholic and Anglican churches and the pontiff held joint prayers with Welby's predecessor Rowan Williams. (Photo by Lefteris Pitarakis/AFP Photo)
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