WebOn 31 December 2024, at 09:34 Central European Time (), Pope Benedict XVI died at the Mater Ecclesiae Monastery in Vatican City at the age of 95. He had been pope emeritus since his resignation as the leader of the Catholic Church in 2013 due to ill health. His death ended a nine-year period during which an incumbent pope and a retired pope both lived … WebDec 31, 2024 · Benedict stunned the Roman Catholic world by becoming the first pope in nearly 600 years to resign. Now his death leaves a living pope presiding over the funeral of …
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WebDec 29, 2024 · VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI is lucid, alert and stable but his condition remains serious, the Vatican said Thursday, a day after it revealed that … WebJan 4, 2024 · When Pope Benedict XVI announced he was retiring on 11 February 2013 -- the first pope to do so in 600 years -- he did so in Latin, in the presence of a small group of … eastside band songs with lyrics
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WebJan 6, 2024 · A handout picture provided by the Vatican Media shows a moment from the ceremony to close the coffin of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI inside Saint Peter's Basilica, Vatican City, Jan. 4. EPA-Yonhap Only Italy and Germany were invited to send official delegations, but other leaders took the Vatican up on its offer and came in their ''private … WebJan 4, 2024 · Before the turn of a new year, Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI passed away on the last day of 2024 at the age of 95. Today, Jan. 5, 2024, Pope Francis will preside over the … WebDec 29, 2024 · By Devin Watkins. Prayers for the health of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI are pouring in from across the world. Pope Francis announced on Wednesday that his 95-year-old predecessor has been suffering recently from ill health. “I would like to ask you all for a special prayer for Pope Emeritus Benedict, who in silence is supporting the Church. eastside baptist church fayetteville ar