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Benedict XVI, first pope to resign in 600 years, dies at 95
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31/12/2022 04:46 PM | Click to read full article
Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, the shy German theologian who tried to reawaken Christianity in a secularized Europe but will forever be remembered as the first pontiff in 600 years to resign from the job, died Saturday. Vatican spokesman Matteo Bruni said, “With pain I inform you that Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI died today at 9:34 in the Mater Ecclesia Monastery in the Vatican. Further information will be released as soon as possible.”