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matrixmann† Joseph Ratzinger, formally known as "Pope Benedict XVI"
(The first pope to resign and not serve until the end of his life in hundreds of years dies aged 95.)
(The first pope to resign and not serve until the end of his life in hundreds of years dies aged 95.)
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Date: 31 December 2022 12:55 pm (UTC)I won't be missing him!
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Date: 31 December 2022 01:16 pm (UTC)And, pragmatically speaking, this is something that was supposed to happen sooner or later. At an age of 95 years, you're not going to live another 20 years.
Though, it's also a bit that he's still made it that far, that he still lasted that long after his resignment. It could have as well happened 1 or 2 years after that.
It's something different than as stubborn Pope John Paul II died who still remained in office as he was visibly sick for long.