Benedict XVI, reluctant pope who chose to retire, dies at 95
Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI was a reluctant pope who never wanted to be pontiff
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Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI dead at 95
The German theologian will be remembered as the first pope in 600 years to resign. Pope Francis will celebrate his funeral Mass on Thursday, an unprecedented event in which a current pope will celebrate the funeral of a former one.
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Benedict XVI, first pope to retire in 600 years, dies at 95
Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, who will forever be remembered as the first pontiff in 600 years to resign has died
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