February 11, 2013 11:28 pm

Area Catholics React to Pope Abdication

Catholics around the world and here in the Philadelphia area reacted to the shocking news that Pope Benedict XVI was abdicating. The 85-year-old pontiff says he’s not strong enough to do the job anymore. It’s the first time in centuries that a pope decided to step down. NBC10’s Denise Nakano talked to Catholics in Bucks County who were still reeling from the news Monday night.

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