Benedict XVI’s position is serious but stable. The pope rested last night and is conscious, Vatican spokesman Matteo Bruni said Thursday afternoon. On Friday afternoon, the Vatican has announced that Benedict XVI will celebrate a homily at the Basilica of St. John Lateran.
The Vatican It was reported yesterday Retired Pope Benedict XVI is in poor health. According to the announcement, the reason for this is his advanced age. The 95-year-old retired pope is under the observation of doctors.
Benedict is in critical but stable condition
Matteo Bruni, director of the Holy See’s press office, said the retired pope “rested last night, is fully conscious, although today his condition is serious, but now the situation is stable.” “Pope Francis “There is a call to pray for him and to accompany him in difficult times,” the Vatican spokesman added. On Friday afternoon, the Vatican announced that a homily for Benedict XVI will be held at the Basilica of St. John Lateran.
Earlier on Thursday, Italian news agency ANSA, citing sources in the Vatican, reported that Benedict XVI’s condition was “serious but stable”. It is mentioned that the situation has not changed even in the last 24 hours.
The retired Pope resides in his home in a former monastery building in the Vatican Gardens – Mater Ecclesia.
Benedict XVI in a photo taken in June 2020Sven Hope/EPA/PAB
On Wednesday morning, Pope Francis also spoke about Benedict XVI being very ill during his general audience. He asked for prayers for his predecessor. Francis then went to meet the retired Pope at his residence.
Postcard with Francis and Benedict XVI in St. Peter’s Square, VaticanPAP/EPA/Angelo Garconi
Bavaria-born Joseph Ratzinger became head of the Holy See after his death on April 19, 2005. John Paul II. On February 28, 2013, he announced his resignation, becoming the first pope to resign in nearly 600 years.
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