Former Pope Benedict XVI Is Dead

Former Pope Benedict XVI is dead.

His demise was announced by the Vatican.

He died at the age of 95.

“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 Vatican said the body of the Pope Emeritus will be placed in St Peter’s Basilica from 2 January for “the greeting of the faithful”.

Plans for his funeral are yet to be announced.