"Every day, I begin with the Lord and end with the Lord. And we'll see how long it lasts."
The Pope emeritus has been in poor health for many years. When he was Prefect of the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith, he presented his resignation to Pope John Paul II, citing health problems.
The Holy See Press Office Director describes Pope emeritus Benedict XVI as “stable” at the moment.
His unexpected announcement broke with centuries of tradition and shocked the world, but it also paved the way for his immediate successor...