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Pope emeritus Benedict XVI traveling during his last trip to Germany on June 21, 2020.

Pope Benedict XVI is ‘Very Frail’ and Has Been Sick Since His Visit to Germany

German journalist said despite his illness, Pope Benedict was optimistic and stated he might take up writing again if his strength returns.

Hannah Brockhaus/CNA Vatican August 3, 2020

Pope Benedict XVI listens to classical music during a concert at the Vatican on February 20, 2012.

Pope Benedict XVI Praises ‘Glorious Music’ of Bach in Festival Message

Pope Benedict’s message said: “The faith that produced this music and which Bach, as a musician, loyally served, is now extinguished and continues to have an effect only as a cultural force.”

Catholic News Agency Vatican July 28, 2020

Benedict XVI on the Here-and-Now Reality of the Sacraments

Joseph Ratzinger’s homilies highlight that only the eternal can always be relevant.

Father Paul Scalia Books July 18, 2020

Pope emeritus Benedict XVI waves at the airport in Munich, southern Germany, before his departure on June 22, 2020.

Pope Benedict XVI Returns Home to Rome After Visiting Ill Brother in Germany

According to the Regensburg diocese, Pope Benedict stayed at his Pentling home and in its garden for about 45 minutes, and was reportedly moved by old family portraits.

Courtney Mares/CNA. Vatican June 22, 2020

Pope Benedict XVI hugs a boy during his weekly General Audience.

Benedict XVI to Return to Rome June 22 After Visit with Ailing Brother in Germany

Christian Schaller, deputy head of the Pope Benedict XVI Institute, told Regensburg diocese that during the pope emeritus’ visit to his former home “memories awoke.”

Catholic News Agency Vatican June 22, 2020

Pope emeritus Benedict XVI walking in the gardens at Castel Gandolfo.

Pope Benedict XVI to Pray at His Family's Gravesite in Germany

According to a June 20 statement from the Diocese of Regensburg, the former pope will visit the residence where he lived as “Professor Ratzinger” from 1970 to 1977.

Catholic News Agency Vatican June 20, 2020

Pope Benedict XVI Celebrates Mass with His Ill Brother on Feast of the Sacred Heart

The brothers celebrated Mass together at the house in Regensburg and the pope emeritus then traveled to the diocesan seminary in the afternoon to rest.

Catholic News Agency Vatican June 19, 2020