Retired Pope Benedict XVI has said he hopes to soon join a beloved professor friend in “the afterlife,” in a sign that the 94-year-old pontiff is not only accepting his eventual death but welcoming it. Benedict penned an Oct 2 letter to a German priest, thanking him for letting him know of the passing of Read more
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Pope Francis congratulates retired former Pope Benedict
Thursday, July 1st, 2021
Pope Francis has thanked and congratulated retired former Pope Benedict XVI for his 70 years service as an ordained priest. After praying the Angelus with pilgrims in St Peter’s Square on Tuesday – the anniversary of Benedict’s priestly ordination – Francis led pilgrims in applauding his predecessor. Benedict’s 70th is “an anniversary that touches all Read more