The latest news on the condition of Benedict XVI. The disease strongly changed the successor of John Paul II
What is the condition of Benedict XVI?
As the portal “Super Express” reminds, during the meeting held on Wednesday, December 28 During the general audience, Pope Francis called on the faithful to pray for his predecessor. Benedict XVI's condition was supposed to deteriorate in the last dozen or so hours. What is the disease of the retired pope?
Disturbing reports from the Vatican
On Wednesday, December 28, the media spread information about the deteriorating health of 95-year-old Benedict XVI. The director of the press office of the Holy See, Matteo Bruni, assured that the retired pope is under the constant care of medical staff and “the situation is under control”.
During the general audience, Pope Francis asked the faithful to surround the “very sick” Benedict XVI with prayers, so that God “comforts him and supports him in his witness of love for the Church until the very end.” The pope then went to the Vatican Gardens where his predecessor is staying.
“The situation is certainly very serious,” said theologian Wolfgang Beinert, quoted by the dpa agency. He added that at the beginning of the year he still had correspondence with the retired pope, but since April he has stopped writing back.
"I would like to ask you all for a special prayer for Pope Emeritus Benedict, who in silence is supporting the Church. Remember him – he is very ill – asking the Lord to console him, and sustain him in this witness of love for the Church, until the end."#PopeFrancis pic.twitter.com/olWyYugUaU
— Vatican News (@VaticanNews) December 28, 2022
Illness profoundly changed Benedict XVI
Benedict XVI was elected to the throne of Peter in 2005, after the death of John Paul II. After eight years of his pontificate, the pope decided to abdicate. This is not a very common practice in the Catholic Church. Suffice it to recall that the last time an abdication occurred 6 centuries earlier. After his abdication, Benedict took up residence in the Vatican Gardens.
His photos occasionally appeared on social media. They showed clearly how age and illness affected the retired pope. Benedict XVI has lost a lot of weight, he is stooped, and there is no smile on his face. The pope suffers from progressive paralysis.
If there is any further information on Benedict XVI's condition, we will be sure to inform you.
