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The death of Benedict XVI|The Catholic Diocese of Hong Kong expresses deep condolences

2022-12-31T11:57:27.446Z


Catholic Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI (Pope Benedict XVI) passed away today (31st). On behalf of the Hong Kong Diocese and all believers, Pope Benedict XVI passed away.


Catholic Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI (Pope Benedict XVI) passed away today (31st). On behalf of the Hong Kong Diocese and all believers, Bishop Zhou Shouren of the Catholic Diocese of Hong Kong, expressed his deep condolences and thoughts for Benedict XVI's death. He also pointed out that the arrangements for condolence and memorial mass will be announced later.


Benedict XVI: The picture shows on September 28, 2014, former Catholic Pope Benedict XVI attended an event in St. Peter's Square in the Vatican.

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Zhou Shouren deeply mourns the announcement of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI in the Catholic Diocese of Hong Kong. The 265th Pope of the Catholic Church resigned on February 28, 2013.

The release describes that Benedict XVI is proficient in multiple languages, has a profound theological foundation, and has quite influential posthumous works. He was respected and loved by church members during his tenure and after he left office.

On behalf of the Hong Kong Diocese and all the faithful, the Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Hong Kong, Zhou Shouren, expressed his deep condolences and thoughts on the death of Benedict XVI.

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A spokesman for the Vatican announced earlier today that Benedict XVI died on December 31 at the age of 95.

"It is with great sadness that I inform you that Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI passed away at 9:34 this morning at Mater Ecclesiae in the Vatican. We will provide more information as soon as possible," the spokesman said in a statement.

Benedict XVI: The picture shows on April 27, 2014, the former Catholic Pope Benedict XVI was preparing to attend the ceremony of the canonization of former Popes John Paul II and John XXIII in the Vatican .

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