Former Pope Benedict XVI dies at 95

[Deleted member 137406]

RIP Pope Benedict XVI.

Benedict XVI, the first to resign the papacy in 600 years, dies at 95

Benedict's resistance to what he saw as campaigns to secularize the church, promote women as priests and "normalize" homosexuality led to his characterization as “God’s Rottweiler.”

www.nbcnews.com

Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI dead at 95, Vatican says

The Vatican announced Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI died Saturday morning at the age of 95, making him older than any previous pope at his time of death.

www.foxnews.com

'Lord, I love you': Pope Benedict XVI's last words recounted by aide

Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI's last words were "Lord, I love you," his longtime secretary said Sunday.

www.usatoday.com

Former Pope Benedict XVI asks for forgiveness, thanks God in final published letter | CNN

Former Pope Benedict XVI, who died Saturday in a monastery in the Vatican at the age of 95, asked for forgiveness for those he has "wronged" in the spiritual testament published following his death.

www.cnn.com

Pope Benedict XVI

Benedict XVI served as pope of the Roman Catholic Church from 2005 to 2013. He is best known for his rigid views on Catholicism and topics such as birth control and homosexuality.

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[KGIII]

The thread is perfectly fine and violates no rules. Heck, I almost posted it.

But, before we're off and running...

Remember that *religion* is strictly verboten.

(I figure you all know this, but I'm just gonna post a friendly reminder.)

 

[Deleted member 137406]

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[KGIII]

This is an informational post only and if it becomes a problem then take whatever steps necessary as per forum rules I will not be offended.

With the friendly warning, I'm 99.9% certain that the thread will be just fine. (Thus the 'likes'.)

You're good with posting it. It can be discussed, noted, remarked upon, etc...

I'm watching the Niners blow it. They're fine. They're in the playoffs no matter what.