Former Pope Benedict is 'absolutely lucid and aware' and his condition is serious but stable, the Vatican has said
Vatican spokesman Matteo Bruni said:"The Pope Emeritus was able to rest well last night. He is absolutely lucid and alert today, although his condition remains serious, the situation at the moment is stable.The current pope did not elaborate on Benedict's condition when he appealed for people to pray for him at the end of his general audience on Wednesday.
He has been living in the Vatican and dedicating his life to prayer and meditation, but has become increasingly frail in recent years.Pope asks for prayers for Benedict XVI Another point of contention has been Benedict refusing to revert back to his birth name, Joseph Ratzinger.
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