Update Saturday
The Vatican press office has released the following:
“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.”
Requiescat in pace et in gloria resurgat!
Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord,
and let perpetual light shine upon them.
May they rest in peace. Amen.
End of update
On Wednesday, Pope Francis asks for “special prayers” for Benedict XVI “who is very ill.”
Friday Update
In response to questions from journalists, the Director of the Holy See Press Office, Matteo Bruni, on Friday confirmed that Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI’s health condition remains stable at this time. He added that yesterday evening Benedict XVI was able to have a good rest, and earlier in the afternoon, he participated in the celebration of Mass in his room.
Prayer
Let us pray.
Almighty and Eternal God,
You are the everlasting health of
those who believe in You.
Hear our prayers for your sick servant Benedict
for whom we implore the aid of
Your tender mercy,
Through Christ our Lord.
Amen.
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