Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI waves as he leaves after attending a gathering of elderly people in Saint Peter’s square at the Vatican

Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI waves as he leaves after attending a gathering of elderly people in Saint Peter’s square at the Vatican

Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI waves as he leaves after attending a gathering of elderly people in Saint Peter’s square at the Vatican September 28, 2014. Former Pope Benedict took part in a gathering of elderly people at the Vatican on Sunday, only his third appearance at a public event since he resigned in February 2013. REUTERS/Tony Gentile (VATICAN – Tags: RELIGION)