Benedict was the first pontiff in 600 years to resign.
Former Pope Benedict has died at the age of 95.
The Vatican says he passed away this morning in a monastery.
In 2013, Benedict became the first pontiff for 600 years to resign.
He continued to live at the Vatican after his successor Pope Francis's appointment.
“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.
— Vatican News (@VaticanNews) December 31, 2022
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