It was built in the 1920s in the Spanish Mission style, topped by one of those red clay tile roofs so popular in South Florida back then. 

Pope Benedict XVI bid an emotional farewell at his last general audience, acknowledging the “rough seas” that marked his papacy “when it seemed that the lord was sleeping”.

The pope is to be known as “emeritus pope” after he retires and will continue to wear a white cassock, the Vatican has announced.

Pope Benedict hit his head during his March 2012 trip to Mexico, the Vatican says, denying it had any “relevant” role in his resignation.

Pope Benedict XVI hit his head during his March 2012 trip to Mexico, the Vatican says, denying it had any “relevant” role in his resignation.