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Pope Emeritus, Benedict XVI, passed away

by Phuti Makgabo | Dec 31, 2022 | Pope Benedict XVI

“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.”Source: Vatican Website

Statement on the passing away of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI

by Phuti Makgabo | Dec 31, 2022 | Pope Benedict XVI, SACBC President, Uncategorized

We learnt with sadness from the Apostolic Nuncio in Southern Africa this morning about the passing on of Pope Benedict the XVI. While he was inactive as Pope by the time of his death, his silent and prayerfulsupport for the Church was a source of strength for Pope...
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