PM Narendra Modi Expresses Condolence on the Demise of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI

The Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi expressed his condolence on the death of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI. “Saddened by the passing away of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, who devoted his entire life to the Church and the teaching of the Lord Christ. He will be remembered for his life rich service to society. My thoughts are with the millions around the world who grieve his passing, Modi said in his Twitter message.”

Pope Emeritus Benedict spent his final years at the Mater Ecclesiae monastery within the walls of the Vatican.

Born Joseph Ratzinger in Germany, Benedict was 78 when in 2005 he became one of the oldest popes ever elected.

 

 

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