Pope Benedict XVI to become Emeritus

The Vatican announced that Pope Benedict XVI will become Pope Emeritus on Tuesday.

He is the first Pope to voluntarily resign in over 600 years.

Even though many are afraid that his resignation may cause a divide in the Catholic world, Vatican newspaper editor Giovanni Maria Vian is not worried

"According to evolution of Catholic doctrine and mentality, there is only one Pope. Clearly, it's a new situation, but I don't think there will be problems," she said in an interview. 

The Pope will give up his red shoes, that acted as a tribute to martyrs, and a fisherman ring he used to seal documents.

The Pope announced his resignation on February 11 and will end his role as leader to over 1 billion Catholics around the world on Thursday.