The 95-year-old Benedict, who lives on the Vatican grounds after retiring in 2013, has become increasingly frail in recent years.
abc.net.au/news/pope-francis-says-former-pope-benedict-is-very-sick/101813660Pope Francis has asked for prayers for his predecessor, pope emeritus Benedict XVI, who he says is "very sick."He has become increasingly frail in recent yearsPope Francis asked the faithful to pray for the retired pontiff so God would comfort him "to the very end".
He did not elaborate on the condition of Benedict, who resigned as pontiff in February 2013, the first pope to retire in 600 years.He has become increasingly frail in recent years as he dedicates his post-papacy life to prayer and meditation. "I'd like to ask all of you for a special prayer for emeritus pope Benedict, who, in silence, is sustaining the church,'' Pope Francis said in remarks near the end of an hour-long audience."Let's ask the Lord to comfort him and sustain him in this testimony of love to the church to the very end."
It was not clear if Pope Francis was speaking about Benedict's health in general or if his predecessor had some illness. A Vatican spokesperson, queried about Benedict's condition, said the press office was seeking details.
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