Pope Benedict 'very sick' as Pope Francis asks people to pray for him Benedict is 95 Irish Mirror · Dec 29, 2022
Former pope Benedict shared ‘great affinity’ with late Queen, says Cardinal The Catholic Archbishop of Westminster spoke about Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI after the Vatican said his health has worsened. The Independent UK · Dec 29, 2022
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Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI in ‘worsening’ health, Vatican says At the end of his Wednesday audience with the public, Pope Francis said Benedict is “very sick” and asked the faithful to pray for him. Benedict, the first pontiff to resign in 600 years, has become increasingly frail in recent years Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 28, 2022
Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI 'very sick' as Pope Francis offers prayers Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI was the first pope to retire in 600 years Wales Online · Dec 28, 2022
Retired pope's ailing health raises questions of what's next The Vatican has detailed rituals and procedures to follow when a pope dies The Independent UK · Dec 28, 2022
'Very sick' former Pope Benedict's health in decline, Vatican says THE former Pope is "very sick", his predecessor has said while the Vatican has confirmed his health is declining. The National (Scotland) · Dec 28, 2022
Who is former pope Benedict XVI The former pope was once known as ‘God’s Rottweiler’ for his hardline conservative views The Independent UK · Dec 28, 2022
The Vatican says retired Pope Benedict XVI's health is worsening Doctors are constantly monitoring the 95-year-old's condition, the Vatican said Wednesday. Pope Francis has asked the faithful to pray for the retired pontiff. WEKU · Dec 28, 2022
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Pope says his predecessor Pope Benedict XVI is “very sick” "I would like to ask you all for a special prayer for Pope Emeritus Benedict" Belfast Live · Dec 28, 2022
Former pope Benedict, his papacy and retirement Former pope Benedict, who Pope Francis said on Wednesday was "very sick", resigned in 2013, the first pontiff in 600 years to take such a step rather than rule for life. Reuters · Dec 28, 2022
Call for prayers as health of 'very sick' former pope Benedict worsens The world leader of the Roman Catholic church, Pope Francis, has warned that the health of his 95-year-old predecessor, Benedict XVl, continues to deteriorate. The pontiff has called on the faithful to pray for a man who "is very sick". Radio France Internationale · Dec 28, 2022
Vatican Says Health of Retired Pope Benedict XVI 'Worsening' The health of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI has worsened due to his age, and doctors are constantly monitoring the 95-year-old’s condition, the Vatican said Wednesday. Vatican spokesperson Matteo Bruni said Pope Francis, who asked the faithful earlier Wednesday to pray for Benedict, went to visit his predecessor in the monastery… Asharq Al-Awsat · Dec 28, 2022
France 24 · Dec 28, 2022 Vatican says Benedict XVI's health worsening, Pope Francis asks for prayers The Vatican on Wednesday confirmed that the health of ex-pontiff Benedict XVI, 95, has worsened in the last few hours and he had been visited by Pope Francis, hours after the current pontiff said his predecessor is "very sick" and asked for prayers.
The Independent UK · Dec 28, 2022 Pope asks for special prayers for 'very sick' Benedict XVI Pope Francis says Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI is “very sick,” and he asked the faithful to pray for the retired pontiff so God will comfort him “to the very end.”
The Independent UK · Dec 28, 2022 Pope Francis asks for prayers for ‘very sick’ Benedict XVI The condiction of the former pontiff Benedict – who resigned in 2013 – has ‘worsened’ in recent hours, according to the Vatican
Evening Standard · Dec 28, 2022 Pope Francis says ex pope Benedict is ‘very sick’ and asks for prayers ‘In the last hours, a worsening due to advanced age has happened,’ said a Vatican spokesperson
Reuters · Dec 28, 2022 Factbox-Former pope Benedict, his papacy and resignation Former pope Benedict, who Pope Francis said on Wednesday was "very sick", resigned in 2013, the first pontiff in 600 years to take such a step rather than rule for life.
The Independent UK · Dec 28, 2022 Pope Benedict news - latest: Vatican gives update on former Pope’s condition Pope Benedict XVI is very ill, with Pope Francis asking for prayers ‘to accompany him in these difficult hours’
Daily Mirror · Dec 28, 2022 Pope Francis calls for prayers for 'very sick' predecessor Benedict XVI The Pontiff surprised followers with the appeal for his predecessor Pope Benedict XVI, 95, as he finished his general audience at the Vatican, providing no further details
WEKU · Dec 18, 2022 The Pope has revealed he has a resignation note to use if his health impedes his work Pope Francis has revealed in an interview published Sunday that shortly after being elected pontiff in 2013 he wrote a resignation letter in case medical problems impede him from doing his duties.
The Independent UK · Dec 18, 2022 Pope wrote resignation note in case of health impediment Pope Francis has revealed that shortly after being elected pontiff in 2013 he wrote a resignation letter in case medical problems impede him from carrying out his duties
Reuters · Nov 8, 2022 Former Pope Benedict to mount legal defense over abuse cover-up accusation Former Pope Benedict XVI plans to defend himself in a civil lawsuit lodged at a German court by a man who accuses him of helping to cover up historical abuse, a court spokesperson said on Tuesday.
The Independent UK · Nov 7, 2022 Cyprus' Greek Orthodox Archbishop Chrysostomos II dies at 81 Archbishop Chrysostomos II, the outspoken leader of Cyprus’ Greek Orthodox Christian Church whose forays into the country’s complex politics and finances fired up supporters and detractors alike, has died