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Question to you because obviously theres a lot of symbolism here, a lot of ritual. but its not something that the vatican has done in over 600 years. this was a surprise when he announced that he would be resigning. what do we know at this point as to why? >> i think we take him at his word in the sense that hes 85 years old. he does not feel that he has the energy or the -- really the ability anymore to carry forward the work of the church. i think theres always vatican intrigue. thats a redund...

Are covering this story. i think far too many people are just saying oh, hes old. i think they need to dig into it a little bit more. >> you know, its impossible, given the way the vatican runs. i will say theres a lot of reporters sent out there who are also practicing catholics. im a practicing catholic, and i just have a lot of questions. having said that, these are incredible images, incredible moment in history, in the history of the catholic church. we can take that moment for what it is. ...