King Charles IIIOn the occasion of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI’s death, he sent Pope Francis a telegram of condolences.
Ex pope He died Saturday morning (December 31) at the age of 95The Vatican announce.
The King and Queen sent Pope Francis their “continued best wishes” and recalled their meeting with Benedict more than a decade before.
The full message was published on the official website of the royal family. It reads: “Your Holiness. I have received the news about the death of your predecessor Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI with deep sorrow.
“I fondly remember meeting His Holiness during my visit to the Vatican in 2009.
His 2010 visit to the United Kingdom was a significant step in strengthening relations between Holy See and United Kingdom.
The king continued, “I also recall his continuing efforts to promote peace, goodwill to all people and to strengthen relations between the Anglican Universal Communion, and the Roman Catholic Church.”
“My wife, and I send you our continued good will to your pontificate.”
Charles R. signs the letter
Matteo Bruni, the Vatican spokesperson, released a statement saying that Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI had died today at 9:34 in Convent of Matteo Church in Vatican. We will soon release more information.
The remains of Benedict will be displayed at St Peter’s Basilica starting Monday (January 2), where the faithful can pay their last respects.
Expressions of honor poured in on the late pope from religious and political figuresRishi Sunak is the Prime Minister, Keir starmer is the Labor Party leader, Primate of Roman Catholic Church of England, Wales, Cardinal Vincent Nicholls is the Primate, and Justin Welby, Archbishop of Canterbury, is the Archbishop of Canterbury.
Sunak tweeted that Benedict was “a great clergyman” and that his visit to the UK in 2010, was “a historic moment both for Catholics as well as non-Catholics throughout our country”.
Meanwhile, Nicholls said in his statement: “I remember with special affection the remarkable papal visit to these lands in 2010. We saw his kindness and gentleness, perceptiveness in mind, and openness for all those he met.
“He was through a gentleman. Through a scholar. Through and through the shepherd. And through a manof God – always near to the Lord and his humble servant.”
From 2005 until his resignation in 2013, Benedict was the leader of the Catholic Church. Pope Francis announced Wednesday that he was “very sick” and that his health had worsened in recent days.
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