Former Pope Benedict XVI dies aged 95
Benedict was the first pontiff to resign in 600 years
Fomer Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI pictured in 2014 (AP Photo/Andrew Medichini, File) — © AP/PA Images
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The Duke of Edinburgh looking on (left) as Queen Elizabeth II talks with Pope Benedict XVI. Photo: PA — © PA
Former Pope Benedict XVI has died.
Former Pope Benedict died on Saturday in the Mater Ecclesiae Monastery in the Vatican, a spokesman for the Holy See said.
"With sorrow I inform you that the Pope Emeritus, Benedict XVI, passed away today at 9:34 in the Mater Ecclesiae Monastery in the Vatican. Further information will be provided as soon as possible," the spokesman said in a written statement.
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The Duke of Edinburgh looking on (left) as Queen Elizabeth II talks with Pope Benedict XVI. Photo: PA — © PA
Earlier this week, Pope Francis had asked for prayers for the 95-year-old former pontiff who was ‘very ill’ at the time.
Benedict was the first pontiff to resign in 600 years
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