Pope Francis said Wednesday that former pontiff Benedict XVI, 95, whose health has steadily been deteriorating, is 'very ill' and he is praying for him.
Former pope Benedict XVI is seen at the airport in Munich in this file photo taken June 22, 2020. Sven Hoppe/ Pool/ AFP
"I would like to ask all of you to pray a special prayer for Pope Emeritus Benedict," Francis said at the end of his general audience.
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