Pope Benedict XVI dies at the age of 95

Pope Benedict XVI had been living a life of retirement in the Vatican grounds since he resigned from the papacy February 28, 2013. His reign as pope was just under 8 years.

VATICAN CITY (LifeSiteNews) –– Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI has died aged 95.

The Holy See Press Office announced the news this morning, with director Matteo Bruni writing: "With sorrow I inform you that the Pope Emeritus, Benedict XVI, passed away today at 9:34 in the Mater Ecclesiae Monastery in the Vatican." Bruni added that "[f]urther information will …