One of the latest known photographs of Benedict, when he looked exceptionally weak, was taken on December 1st, when he met the winners of a prize for theologians named after him
Since his resignation Pope Emeritus Benedict has been living in a former convent inside the Vatican gardens.Former pope Benedict, 95, who in 2013 became the first pontiff in 600 years to step down, is “very sick,” his successor Pope Francis said on Wednesday.
There was no immediate comment from the Vatican on the state of Benedict's health. Phone calls to the former pope's residence in the Vatican were not answered.Until a few weeks ago, those who had seen Benedict said his body was very frail but his mind was still sharp. Benedict announced his intention to resign on Feb. 11, 2013, shocking a meeting of cardinals. He said he no longer had the physical and mental strength to run the Church.
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