Pope Francis: Former pope Benedict is 'very sick'

Name: Pope Francis: Former pope Benedict is 'very sick'
Uploaded: 2022-12-28T18:58:07+04:00
Description: Pope asks for special prayers in appeal at the end of general audience

Pope asks for special prayers in appeal at the end of general audience

Last updated: December 28, 2022 | 18:58

Video courtesy of VATICAN MEDIA via Reuters Connect

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Pope Francis asked for prayers for former pope Benedict on Wednesday, saying he is “very sick”.

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