The pope gives his blessing in many ways. He may use, with or without the introductory liturgical greeting, Dominus vobiscum, the formula of pontifical blessing that any other bishop may use. This was the formula used by Pope Paul VI (without Dominus vobiscum) when he gave his blessing at his first appearance on the balcony of St. Peter's Basilica following his election at the 1963 conclave,elezione Papa Paolo VI (1963) . YouTube. Accessed 10 September 2014. and by Pope Benedict XVI (with "Dominus vobiscum") after announcing on 11 February 2013 his intention to resign the papacy, Accessed 10 September 2014. and (without "Dominus vobiscum") at his farewell audience for the cardinals.Pope Benedict XVI Says Goodbye to Cardinals Amid Resignation- ABC News Special Report ABC News clip on YouTube. Accessed September 27, 2013 At a general audience, when the blessing immediately follows the singing of the Pater Noster, it is naturally given without "Dominus vobiscum".The final blessing Pope Benedict's last general audience YouTube. Accessed 10 September 2014
