Former Pope Benedict XVI dies at the age of 95
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Former Pope Benedict XVI has died at his Vatican residence, aged 95, almost a decade after he stood down from the role of Head of the Catholic Church.
He served as Pope for less than eight years until, and became the first Pope to resign since Gregory XII in 1415.
Benedict spent his final years within the walls of the Vatican where lately he has been suffering from ill health.
Born Joseph Ratzinger in Germany, at 78, became one of the oldest popes ever elected.
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