The Latest Breaking News from Benedict XVI

Benedict, who died at the age of 95, in 2013 became the first pope in 600 years to step down, citing old age.

Pope Francis announced on Wednesday that his predecessor was 'very sick'

He had had to resign from the position in 2013 because of ill health

Benedict XVI, who headed the Roman Catholic church for almost eight years, has died at the Mater Ecclesiae Monastery in the Vatican, a spokesman for the Holy See confirmed.

The Vatican says that Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, the German theologian who will be remembered as first pope in 600 years to resign, has died

The German theologian and philosopher Joseph Ratzinger, who was head of the Roman Catholic Church for eight years as Pope Benedict XVI, has died at the age of 95. Benedict resigned as pontiff in 2013 citing declining physical and mental health. He had been seriously ill for some time.

Vatican says former pope died in his residence at the Mater Ecclesiae monastery.

The former Pontiff died today after Pope Francis announced Wednesday that his predecessor was "very sick" and called upon his audience to pray for him

Former pope Benedict XVI has died at the age of 95, the Vatican announced Saturday, almost a decade after he became the first pontiff to resign in six centuries.

Former Pope Benedict is seriously ill and being treated in the Vatican

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.