Former Pope Benedict, 93, is 'seriously ill with shingles and his voice is barely audible' after returning to the Vatican from a visit to see his dying brother in Germany according to his biographer.

Benedict's 'mind and memory are active but his voice is barely audible at the moment,' author Peter Seewald told German newspaper Passauer Neue Presse.

Seewald said Benedict was optimistic when the pair spoke on Saturday, when he said he might pick up writing again if his strength returns.

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He is old enough naw

But his condition has since 'become extremely fragile', the newspaper reported.

Benedict came to his native Bavaria in June to pay his ailing brother Georg Ratzinger a final visit.

Georg Ratzinger, aged 96, died on June 29 after suffering a 'serious illness' which his church did not name.

It was Benedict's first trip outside Italy since 2013, the year he resigned the papacy due to health concerns.

Benedict had previously praised his elder brother for being a 'companion' and 'trustworthy guide' during his life.

The pair had been ordained together on the same day in 1951 after deciding from a young age that they would dedicate their lives to the church.

Georg, who was an organist and choirmaster as well as a priest, confessed that he was 'disappointed' after hearing his brother had been made pope in April 2005 because it would mean they would see less of each-other.

Benedict, who until his appointment had been theological enforcer to John Paul II, held the role until 2013, when he became the first to resign the title in 600 years.

Since his resignation he has lived in a small, former monastery inside the Vatican.

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He recently returned from Germany where he visited his ailing brother who ended up dying. It's really sad to see loved ones ill or die. Hopefully he gets well soon.

I thought it was Covid-19 anyways get well soon.

She was very healthy and her voice was like that of those men that preach early in morning. But her bones were too weak to carry

He's aged 93 if he should die now I believe he has no regrets.

Hope is not corona..

God grant him strength

Wish u speedy recovery...
..at Least become a Centenarian....

handsomeyinka:
Hope is not corona..

He's old enough even if its Coro na virus

I pray[i][/i] he dies

Chai

He's had a long life.

God bless the Pope.

ICAMETOCAUSETRO:
I pray[i][/i] he dies

Go and modify that rubbish you posted before Catholican's swear for you!

Nonsense..

Righteousness89:
My Prayer is that he Makes Peace Completely with Jesus Christ.

I Pray he Repents from any form of sin, Hidden or Open! and seek for Forgiveness from God.

Once He has Made Peace with God, then with Joy, Happiness and Sweetness he can Close his eyes , say Good bye to the World and open his Eyes in Glory in Heaven

I am sure he has.

And I pray the same for every mortal at the point of their death.

So much Pope Benedict., Get well soon Papal, we love you

He is the original Pope

He was removed to give way to that LGBT supporter pope

He's been gifted with long life.
Farewell padre

Remind me why he seized to be the Pope again?

Get well soon Pope

My best Pope after Pope John Paul the

Righteousness89:
My Prayer is that he Makes Peace Completely with Jesus Christ.

I Pray he Repents from any form of sin, Hidden or Open! and seek for Forgiveness from God.

Once He has Made Peace with God, then with Joy, Happiness and Sweetness he can Close his eyes , say Good bye to the World and open his Eyes in Glory in Heaven

Lol..

May God strengthen you Papa

Quick recovery sir

Pope Emeritus, 93 nor be beans ooh

May the Lord grant you strength

With all due respect brother, you’re a graduate of the great covenant university, please behave like one. Go back to elementary literature, read the works of Koofi Awoonor Williams, wole Soyinka to mention a few. Better still read David diop Africa my Africa. Stop displaying ignorance on every thread in disguise of preaching repentance. It’s becoming stale. Allow your common sense do the thinking for you.
Every now and then you spam topics preaching only Christ . I’m a Christian but then do you think it’s only Christians that would make heaven ? Argue intelligently my man. Not every time you attribute spirituality to everything. You’re one of the reason the black nation is backward. No room for invention and growth because we attribute everything to a supreme being

Righteousness89:
My Prayer is that he Makes Peace Completely with Jesus Christ.

I Pray he Repents from any form of sin, Hidden or Open! and seek for Forgiveness from God.

Once He has Made Peace with God, then with Joy, Happiness and Sweetness he can Close his eyes , say Good bye to the World and open his Eyes in Glory in Heaven

The Secrets he's going to be taking to his grave are enormous i tell u........
Always wanted to visit the underground Vatican museum, heard is bigger than the Smithsonian.
And contains history and artifacts from every century

Wishing you Quick recovery sir

May God grant him healing