Former Pope Benedict XVI has died aged 95

Dec 31 2022 by Business Insider

 
Pope Benedict XVI waves from the altar as he arrives on St Peter's square for his last weekly audience on February 27, 2013 at the Vatican.

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Pope Benedict XVI died aged 95 at his Vatican residence.  Benedict succeeded Pope John Paul II and served as head of the Catholic church from 2005 to 2013. Benedict led the church during a time of widespread criticism over sex abuses committed by priests.

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