JUST IN | Former pope Benedict XVI has died at the age of 95, the Vatican announced Saturday, almost a decade after he became the first pontiff to resign in six centuries. Read:
In this file photo taken on February 27, 2013 Pope Benedict XVI waves from the altar as he arrives on St Peter’s square for his last weekly audience at the Vatican. Pope Benedict XVI will hold the last audience of his pontificate in St Peter’s Square on Wednesday on the eve of his historic resignation as leader of the world’s 1.2 billion Catholics.
The German pope emeritus, whose birth name was Joseph Ratzinger, had been living a quiet life in a former convent inside the Vatican grounds since his shock decision to step down in February 2013.His health had been declining for a long time, but the Vatican revealed on Wednesday that his situation had worsened, while Francis called for Catholics worldwide to pray for him.
Back in 2013, he had cited his declining physical and mental health in his decision to become the first pope since 1415 to give up the job as head of the worldwide Catholic church. He denied wrongdoing and the Vatican strongly defended his record in being the first pope to apologise for the scandals, who expressed his own “deep remorse” and met with victims.
Indonesia Berita Terbaru, Indonesia Berita utama
Similar News:Anda juga dapat membaca berita serupa dengan ini yang kami kumpulkan dari sumber berita lain.
Former pope Benedict XVI dies aged 95VATICAN CITY: Former pope Benedict XVI has died at the age of 95, the Vatican announced Saturday, almost a decade after he became the first pontiff to resign in six centuries....
Baca lebih lajut »
Diocese of Balanga to offer holy masses, prayers for Pope Benedict XVIThe Diocese of Balanga in Bataan will offer its holy masses and prayers for the health of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI.
Baca lebih lajut »
Ex-pope Benedict’s condition ‘stable’ — VaticanVATICAN CITY, Holy See -- Former pope Benedict XVI&039;s condition remains stable, the Vatican said Friday, two days after revealing the 95-year-old&039;s health had deteriorated. Benedict,
Baca lebih lajut »
Ex-pope Benedict’s health serious but stable —mediaFormer pope Benedict XVI remains in a serious but stable condition, Italian media reported Thursday, the day after the Vatican revealed the 95-year-old&39;s health had deteriorated.
Baca lebih lajut »