VATICAN CITY — Pope Benedict XVI will be known as "emeritus pope" in his retirement and will continue to wear a white cassock, the Vatican announced Tuesday, again fueling concerns about potential conflicts arising from having both a reigning and a retired pope.
Pope Benedict XVI to be called 'emeritus pope,' will wear white
Tuesday, February 26, 2013 | 2:15 p.m. CST
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