News Wrap: Pope Benedict XVI Has Farewell Audience

Name: News Wrap: Pope Benedict XVI Has Farewell Audience
Uploaded: 2013-02-27T22:00:00Z
Duration: P374S
Description: In other news Wednesday, Pope Benedict XVI gave an emotional farewell the day before his formal retirement. Also, former Republican Sen. Chuck Hagel was sworn in as the new defense secretary. Hagel addressed Pentagon employees about the automatic spending cuts slated to take effect Friday.

Clip: 02/27/2013 | 6m 14s

In other news Wednesday, Pope Benedict XVI gave an emotional farewell the day before his formal retirement. Also, former Republican Sen. Chuck Hagel was sworn in as the new defense secretary. Hagel addressed Pentagon employees about the automatic spending cuts slated to take effect Friday.

Aired: 02/27/13

Expired: 03/29/13

Rating: NR

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News Wrap: Pope Benedict XVI Has Farewell Audience

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