Former pope Benedict XVI remains in a serious but stable condition, Italian media reported Thursday, the day after the Vatican revealed the 95-year-old's health had deteriorated.
Benedict, who in 2013 became the first pope since the Middle Ages to resign as head of the worldwide Catholic Church, has been in fragile health for many years. Sven Hoppe/ Pool/ AFP
"His situation has not changed from yesterday," an unnamed source in contact with those around the German ex-pontiff told ANSA news agency, adding that doctors were continually monitoring his health.Benedict, who in 2013 became the first pope since the Middle Ages to resign as head of the worldwide Catholic Church, has been in fragile health for many years.
He called for people to pray for him, before going to visit Benedict at the monastery in the Vatican grounds where he lives. "It is his vital functions that are failing, including his heart," the source said, adding that no hospitalization was planned, as he has the "necessary medical equipment" at home.His resignation created an unprecedented situation in which two "men in white"—Benedict and Pope Francis—have co-existed within the walls of the tiny city state.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Former pope Benedict is ‘very sick’, Pope Francis saysFormer pope Benedict, 95, who in 2013 became the first pontiff in 600 years to step down, is “very sick”, his successor Pope Francis said on Wednesday, asking the church to pray for him. | Reuters CDNDigital
Read more »
Pope Francis says ex-pope Benedict is ‘very sick’, asks for prayersVATICAN CITY -- Pope Francis asked for prayers for former pope Benedict on Wednesday, saying he is "very sick". Francis made the surprise appeal at the end of his general audience,
Read more »
Pope says ex-pontiff Benedict 'very ill', prays for himVATICAN CITY: Pope Francis said on Wednesday that former pontiff Benedict XVI, 95, whose health has steadily been deteriorating, is 'very ill' and he is praying for him. 'I would...
Read more »
Pope says ex-pontiff Benedict ‘very ill,’ prays for himPope Francis said Wednesday that former pontiff Benedict XVI, 95, whose health has steadily been deteriorating, is "very ill" and he is praying for him.
Read more »
Pope Francis says ex-pope Benedict is 'very sick,' asks for prayers(1st UPDATE) The Vatican says Benedict had suffered a sudden 'worsening' of his health in recent hours, but adds his condition is 'under control'
Read more »
Pope urges prayers for 'very ill' ex-pontiff BenedictPope Francis said Wednesday that Benedict XVI, who in 2013 became the first pontiff to resign in six centuries, is “very ill” and urged people to pray for him.
Read more »