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The National (Scotland)
The National (Scotland)
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Hamish Morrison

'Very sick' former Pope Benedict's health in decline, Vatican says

THE former Pope is "very sick", his predecessor has said while the Vatican has confirmed his health is declining. 

Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI is under constant medical observation while Holy See authorities said his health has declined owing to his age. 

Vatican spokesperson Matteo Bruni said Pope Francis, who asked Catholics earlier on Wednesday to pray for Benedict, went to visit his predecessor in the monastery on Vatican grounds where the retired pontiff has lived since retiring in February 2013.

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