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Former pope Benedict XVI
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Former Pope Benedict, 95, died on Saturday in the Mater Ecclesiae Monastery in the Vatican, a spokesperson for the Holy See said.
"With sorrow I inform you that the Pope Emeritus, Benedict XVI, passed away today at 9:34 in the Mater Ecclesiae Monastery in the Vatican. Further information will be provided as soon as possible," the spokesperson said in a written statement.
His death came days after Pope Francis had asked for prayers for his predecessor, saying he was "very sick".
*Additional reporting by Al Jazeera
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