BREAKING: The Vatican says former Pope Benedict's condition is serious but stable, adding he is 'absolutely lucid and alert'. Latest: 📺 Sky 501, Virgin 602, Freeview 233 and YouTube
Former Pope Benedict is"absolutely lucid and alert" and his condition is serious but stable, the Vatican has said.
The update comes a day after Pope Francis said his predecessor Benedict XVI is"very sick" and asked the faithful to pray for the retired pontiff so God will comfort him"to the very end". The Vatican said in a statement today:"The Pope Emeritus was able to rest well last night. He is absolutely lucid and alert today, although his condition remains serious, the situation at the moment is stable. Pope Francis renews his invitation to pray for him and accompany him in these difficult hours."
Pope Francis did not elaborate on Benedict's condition as he made the surprise appeal for people to pray for him at the end of his general audience yesterday.
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