A life of missteps and scandals: Former Pope Bendict XVI dies at 95, a look at his life and times
Edited By WION Video Desk
Published: Jan 01, 2023, 06:55 IST | Updated: Jan 01, 2023, 06:55 IST
The 95-year-old Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI passed away in Vatican City after a period of poor health. In a statement from the Vatican, Benedict, who was the first pope in almost 600 years to resign from office rather than keep it for life, passed away on Saturday. Former Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI leaves behind a contested legacy, lets at some episodes of his life and times.
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