Pope says ex-pontiff Benedict 'very ill', prays for him
Pope Francis says that former pontiff Benedict XVI, 95, whose health has steadily been deteriorating, is "very ill" and he is praying for him.
Pope Francis asks for prayers for 'very ill' Pope Benedict XVIPope Francis has revealed his predecessor Pope Benedict XVI is 'very ill' and has asked for prayers
Pope Francis says Benedict XVI is 'very ill' and asks faithful to pray for himThe Vatican has announced that retired ex-pope Benedict is "very ill". Pope Francis asked the faithful to pray for the 95-year-old at the end of his audience on Wednesday morning.
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