His Holiness Pope Francis has today informed the Universal Church that the health of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI has suffered a sudden and grave deterioration.
Bishop Peter has asked the entire diocesan family to pray for the physical and spiritual wellbeing of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI whilst entrusting him to the abiding care of God’s providential grace and mercy.
Pictured above is Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI. Please credit M.Mazur/www.thepapalvisit.org.uk