PM Modi, Bishops offer condolences on demise of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI

Dec 31, 2022

Ranchi (Jharkhand), JAN 01 (ANI): Former Pope Benedict XVI passed away at the age of 95 on December 31. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Indian Bishops offered their condolences at this very sad time. The Pop led the Catholic Church for fewer than eight years until, in 2013, he became the first Pope to resign since Gregory XII in 1415.