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The Vatican has detailed rituals and procedures to follow when a pope dies

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

"I would like to ask you all for a special prayer for Pope Emeritus Benedict"

Benedict is now under the constant supervision of doctors, a Vatican spokesperson said.

The world leader of the Roman Catholic church, Pope Francis, has warned that the health of his 95-year-old predecessor, Benedict XVl, continues to deteriorate. The pontiff has called on the faithful to pray for a man who "is very sick".

Hywel Dda University Health Board is struggling to cope with the high demand for its services

The health of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI has worsened due to his age, and doctors are constantly monitoring the 95-year-old’s condition, the Vatican said Wednesday. Vatican spokesperson Matteo Bruni said Pope Francis, who asked the faithful earlier Wednesday to pray for Benedict, went to visit his predecessor in the monastery…

The views of pre-retirees - who aged 55-plus - to retirement has been revealed in new research from L&G

The Pontiff surprised followers with the appeal for his predecessor Pope Benedict XVI, 95, as he finished his general audience at the Vatican, providing no further details

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The family of 75-year-old Jim McDonald are begging prison chiefs to allow him home in time for New Year, while he struggles with dementia.