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Former Pope Benedict XVI dies at 95
31 Dec 2022 at 15:28hrs | Views
Former Pope Benedict XVI has died at his Vatican residence.
He was 95.
His successor Pope Francis confirmed the death through a statemet.
"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
He stepped down a decade ago due to ailing health.
He was 95.
His successor Pope Francis confirmed the death through a statemet.
"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
He stepped down a decade ago due to ailing health.
Source - Online
