Pope emeritus Benedict XVI is “stable” but “serious”, according to the Vatican | International

Benedict XVI slept in the Mater Ecclesiae monastery, located within the Vatican walls, where he has resided since he resigned from the pontificate in 2013 and for the moment he has not been transferred to any hospital, although the medical attention he receives is constant. The emeritus pope Benedict XVI he is “lucid”, although his … Read more

Benedict XVI: this is how he has been preparing for the day of his death – Religion – Life

Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, 95 years old, is in a very delicate state of health. Joseph Aloisius Ratzinger, who was the Supreme Pontiff of the Catholic Church from 2005 to 2013, released a letter on February 8, 2022, in which he confessed that he is ready for the day death knocks on the door of … Read more

Archbishop Georg Gänswein assured that Benedict XVI “is fading slowly and serenely” | Pope Francis | Church | World

Given the not very encouraging news that has reached the public about the health of the pope emeritusits historical secretary, the archbishop George Gansweinhas limited itself to pointing out that Benedict XVI95 years old, “It’s like a candle that burns out slowly and serenely.” As reported by media affiliated with the Vatican, the condition of … Read more

The state of health of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI worsens in the last hours

Vatican City The Vatican confirmed today that in the last few hours the state of health of the pope emeritus has worsened. Benedict XVI95 years old, “due to advancing age”, but “for the moment the situation is still under control” of the doctors. “Regarding the health conditions of the pope emeritus, for whom Pope Francis … Read more

Pope celebrates Christmas mass in St. Peter’s Basilica

Pope Francis opens the Christmas celebrations in Rome on Saturday with the traditional Christmas mass. After two years of corona restrictions, the mass on Christmas Eve (7.30 p.m.) in St. Peter’s Basilica should be reminiscent of celebrations from before the pandemic. But the war in the Ukraine has clouded the mood of the head of … Read more