Benedict XVI, a retired pope, passes away at 95

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The 95-year-old Pope Benedict XVI passed away on Saturday in Vatican City.

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According to the Vatican press office, Benedict had been experiencing deteriorating health due to his elderly age.

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Pope Benedict XVI, the first pope to resign since the 15th century.

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Pope Benedict XVI was also known as Benedictus XVI, Benedetto XVI, or simply Benedikt XVI.

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Benedict was the head of the Catholic Church and the ruler of the Vatican City State from 19 April 2005 until his resignation on February 28, 2013.

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Benedict was born as Joseph Aloisius Ratzinger on April 16, 1927.

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Benedict was chosen to serve as pope following the passing of Pope John Paul II in 2005.

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Benedict decided to use the title "pope emeritus," Upon his resignation which he kept up until his passing in 2022.

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Benedict's funeral will be officiated by Pope Francis on Thursday in St. Peter's Square.

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