Former pontiff Benedict XVI passes away
Agencies | Vatican City
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Former Pope Benedict died on Saturday in the Mater Ecclesiae Monastery in the Vatican, a spokesman for the Holy See said.
"With sorrow I inform you that the Pope Emeritus, Benedict XVI, passed away today at 9:34 in the Mater Ecclesiae Monastery in the Vatican. Further information will be provided as soon as possible," the spokesman said in a written statement.
His health had been steadily deteriorating and he was said to be "very ill" earlier this week.
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