Site icon Nigerian NewsDirect

Pope Francis seeks prayers for ailing ex-pope Benedict XVI

Pope Francis, on Wednesday, asked for prayers for former pope Benedict XVI, saying he is “very sick”.

Francis made the appeal at the end of his general audience, giving no details, a report by Sunday World says.

Benedict, 95, in 2013 became the first pope in 600 years to resign.

He has been living in the Vatican since his resignation.

More details later…

Exit mobile version