Benedict XVI news: Vatican gives update on former Pope’s condition
Pope Francis asks for prayers for ‘very sick’ predecessor Pope Benedict XVI For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails The Vatican has said former Pope Benedict’s condition remains “grave” but stable, after Pope Francis said the former pontiff is “very ill”. “The Pope Emeritus managed to rest well during the night, he is absolutely lucid and aware, and today, even…