President Sahle-Work extends condolences over passing away of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI

Addis Ababa, January 1, 2023 (FBC) – President Sahle-Work Zewde has extended condolences over the passing away of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI.

“I am saddened to learn of the passing away of His Holiness Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI. My condolences to His Holiness Pope Francis, Catholics in Ethiopia and around the world.”

Former Pope Benedict XVI has died, aged 95, almost a decade after he stood down because of ailing health.

He led the Catholic Church for fewer than eight years until, in 2013, he became the first Pope to resign since Gregory XII in 1415.