Reactions to Pope Benedict's Resignation on Social Media

This was the Pope's most recent tweet, which was retweeted more than 10,000 times.
Benedict XVI @Pontifex
We must trust in the mighty power of God’s mercy. We are all sinners, but His grace transforms us and makes us new.
Sun, Feb 10 2013 03:12:00
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Jokes about the Pope's Twitter account sprang up quickly after his resignation was announced.
Sixth Form Poet @sixthformpoet
The Pope is hardly the first person to lose interest in their real job so soon after joining Twitter.
Mon, Feb 11 2013 03:10:09
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And the Pope said: http://pic.twitter.com/wHxNMq4I
Paulo Coelho @paulocoelho
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Mon, Feb 11 2013 05:02:07
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Pope Benedict's followers around the world expressed their dismay about his resignation.
Kara David @karadavid
Sad . Pope Benedict is resigning on Feb 28. His writings were enlightening and a great inspiration to many... Thank you Pope Benedict XVI
Mon, Feb 11 2013 03:33:36
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Conor Thomas @conorthomas
Very sad to lose our beloved Pope. There should be the same outpouring of love and grief for him now as there would have been had he died.
Mon, Feb 11 2013 04:26:13
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Others were critical of Pope Benedict for his handling of the series of sexual abuse scandals that wracked the Catholic Church.
Abie Philbin Bowman @AbiePB
Hang on. Pope is resigning vis he's "too old". Not for presiding over the largest organised cover up of child abuse, anywhere. Ever.
Mon, Feb 11 2013 03:47:24
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Caitlin Fitz Gerald @caidid
What I'd like to see in a new Pope: someone who truly accepts the Church's accountability in decades of sexual abuse of children.
Mon, Feb 11 2013 06:11:29
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The selection of the next Pope was a hot topic of discussion.
Tim Marshall @Skytwitius
I can confidently predict the next Pope will be the one the Cardinals choose. Other than that everyone's guessing.
Mon, Feb 11 2013 07:14:08
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John Loscalzo @Loscalzo
Well with linkedin and all it should be easy to find a new pope
Mon, Feb 11 2013 04:56:46
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Pope Benedict's name also spurred hundreds of puns about a popular brunch dish.
Sean Hughes @mr_seanhughes
Now that pope Benedict has resigned he will now revert back to his original name Eggs.
Mon, Feb 11 2013 06:36:54
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Sony™@Sony_Version2
Everyone is talking about Pope Benedict....I have no idea what has happened but all I want right now is some eggs.
Mon, Feb 11 2013 03:07:03
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