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Former Pope Benedict in stable condition after 'peaceful night' - Vatican

FILE PHOTO: Emeritus Pope Benedict XVI (L) looks on as Pope Francis arrives to lead a mass to create 20 new cardinals during a ceremony in St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican February 14, 2015. REUTERS/Tony Gentile/File Photo

Former Pope Benedict is in a "stable" condition, the Vatican said on Friday, amid continued concern for the health of the 95-year-old retired pontiff.

Benedict had a peaceful night and on Thursday afternoon participated in a Mass celebrated in his room, Vatican spokesman Matteo Bruni said.

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