Vatican: Health of former Pope Benedict is 'worsening' | DW News

Pope Francis has asked for prayers for his predecessor, German-born Benedict XVI, who was the first pontiff to resign in several centuries.

"I would like to ask all of you for a special prayer for Pope Emeritus Benedict, who, in silence, is sustaining the Church. Let us remember him," Pope Francis said.

"He is very sick, asking the Lord to console and sustain him in this witness of love for the Church, until the end."

In 2013, Benedict became the first pope in some 600 years to resign.

A Vatican spokesperson said that the former pope's condition has worsened in recent hours and that Pope Francis went to see him.


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