The big news of the day, for Catholics. The Sarge called me at 3 in the morning to inform me what was going on, so I already knew about it when I was awoken 2 hours later by someone else regarding the same piece of news.
Pope announces he will be stepping down citing lack of strength
Vatican Radio
Sandro Magister
Catholic World Report
Catholic News Agency
CNN
NYT
Pope's Resignation Stuns Native Germany
Statement of the U.S. Anglican Ordinariate
UK Ordinariate
Metropolitan Hilarion
TAC
CUA
What was the cardinals' reaction to the Pope's announcement?
What will the Pope do when he is no longer Pope?
Zenit:
Pope Benedict XVI Announces Resignation
US Bishops Respond
UK Bishops Respond
Cardinal Angelo Sodano's Statement After Pope Announces Resignation
Cardinal Sodano: "We Are Closer to You Than Ever"
Pope's Announcement Seen as Sign of Freedom, Wisdom
Who Will Vote for the Next Pope
Vatican spokesman: Pope Benedict will not participate in the conclave to elect his successor
About.com
Some Commentary and Blog Posts:
Scott Richert
Tom Piatak
Stephen Herreid
Patrick Buchanan, Benedict's Farewell, and Christianity's?
William Fahey
Michael Brendan Dougherty
Vox
Fr. Z (more)
Pope Benedict’s Resignation in Historical Context by Donald S. Prudlo (interview with Vatican Radio)
Daniel McCarthy
Rorate Caeli
Fr. Dwight Longenecker
From 2010: Pope Benedict XVI's new devotion to Pope St Celestine V
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