Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI dies at age 95 | Religion News

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Vatican says former pope died in his residence at the Mater Ecclesiae Monastery.

Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI has died at the age of 95, the Vatican announced.

His death on Saturday came days after Pope Francis had asked for prayers for his predecessor, saying he was “very sick”.

The Holy See Press Office said Benedict died in his residence at the Mater Ecclesiae Monastery, which he had chosen as his residence after resigning  in 2013.

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