FILE - Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI arrives in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican to attend the beatification ceremony of Pope Paul VI, on Oct. 19, 2014. Pope Francis on Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2022, said his predecessor, Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, is “very sick," and he asked the faithful to pray for the retired pontiff so God will comfort him “to the very end.” (AP Photo/Andrew Medichini, File)

FILE - Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI arrives in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican to attend the beatification ceremony of Pope Paul VI, on Oct. 19, 2014. Pope Francis on Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2022, said his predecessor, Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, is “very sick," and he asked the faithful to pray for the retired pontiff so God will comfort him “to the very end.” (AP Photo/Andrew Medichini, File) (Andrew Medichini/AP)

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Former Pope Benedict XVI served as the head of the Catholic Church from 2005-2013.

FILE---Emeritus Pope Benedict XVI arrives for his departure at Munich Airport in Freising, Germany, June 22, 2020. A long-awaited report on sexual abuse in Germany’s Munich diocese on Thursday faulted retired Pope Benedict XVI’s handling of four cases when he was archbishop in the 1970s and 1980s. (Sven Hoppe/dpa via AP, file)

FILE---Emeritus Pope Benedict XVI arrives for his departure at Munich Airport in Freising, Germany, June 22, 2020. A long-awaited report on sexual abuse in Germany’s Munich diocese on Thursday faulted retired Pope Benedict XVI’s handling of four cases when he was archbishop in the 1970s and 1980s. (Sven Hoppe/dpa via AP, file) (Sven Hoppe/AP)

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Emeritus Pope Benedict XVI is pushed in to a bus in a wheelchair, in Regensburg, Germany, Thursday, June 18, 2020. The Vatican says Emeritus Pope Benedict is in Germany to be with his brother, who is in poor health. Benedict on Thursday arrived in Regensburg, Germany, where his brother, the Rev. Georg Ratzinger, lives, and where “he will spend the necessary time,” the Vatican said in a statement. (Daniel Karmann/dpa via AP)

Emeritus Pope Benedict XVI is pushed in to a bus in a wheelchair, in Regensburg, Germany, Thursday, June 18, 2020. The Vatican says Emeritus Pope Benedict is in Germany to be with his brother, who is in poor health. Benedict on Thursday arrived in Regensburg, Germany, where his brother, the Rev. Georg Ratzinger, lives, and where “he will spend the necessary time,” the Vatican said in a statement. (Daniel Karmann/dpa via AP) (Daniel Karmann/AP)

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Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, right, born Joseph Ratzinger, is assisted by his personal secretary Georg Gaenswein, on his way of the Mater Ecclesiae (Mother of the Church) Monastery located inside the Vatican Gardens in Vatican City, April 17, 2017. Benedict argues the sexual revolution of 1968 and Western society's growing secularization are to blame for the Catholic Church's pedophilia crisis. (Lena Klimkeit/DPA/Zuma Press/TNS ** OUTS - ELSENT, FPG, TCN - OUTS **

Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, right, born Joseph Ratzinger, is assisted by his personal secretary Georg Gaenswein, on his way of the Mater Ecclesiae (Mother of the Church) Monastery located inside the Vatican Gardens in Vatican City, April 17, 2017. Benedict argues the sexual revolution of 1968 and Western society's growing secularization are to blame for the Catholic Church's pedophilia crisis. (Lena Klimkeit/DPA/Zuma Press/TNS ** OUTS - ELSENT, FPG, TCN - OUTS ** (Lena Klimkeit / DPA / TNS)

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FILE -- In this April 17, 2017 file photo, from left, Bavarian Prime Minister Horst Seehofer, Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI and his brother Georg have a glass of beer on the occasion of a party for Benedict's 90th birthday, at the Vatican. The Vatican says Emeritus Pope Benedict is in Germany to be with his brother, who is in poor health. Benedict on Thursday arrived in Regensburg, Germany, where his brother, the Rev. Georg Ratzinger, lives, and where “he will spend the necessary time,” the Vatican said in a statement. (L'Osservatore Romano/Pool Photo via AP)

FILE -- In this April 17, 2017 file photo, from left, Bavarian Prime Minister Horst Seehofer, Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI and his brother Georg have a glass of beer on the occasion of a party for Benedict's 90th birthday, at the Vatican. The Vatican says Emeritus Pope Benedict is in Germany to be with his brother, who is in poor health. Benedict on Thursday arrived in Regensburg, Germany, where his brother, the Rev. Georg Ratzinger, lives, and where “he will spend the necessary time,” the Vatican said in a statement. (L'Osservatore Romano/Pool Photo via AP) (AP)

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FILE - This Dec. 8, 2015 file photo shows Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI sitting in St. Peter's Basilica as he attends the ceremony marking the start of the Holy Year. Retired Pope Benedict XVI asked forgiveness Tuesday, Feb. 8, 2022, for any “grievous faults" in his handling of clergy sex abuse cases, but admitted to no personal or specific wrongdoing after an independent report criticized his actions in four cases while he was archbishop of Munich, Germany. (AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia)

FILE - This Dec. 8, 2015 file photo shows Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI sitting in St. Peter's Basilica as he attends the ceremony marking the start of the Holy Year. Retired Pope Benedict XVI asked forgiveness Tuesday, Feb. 8, 2022, for any “grievous faults" in his handling of clergy sex abuse cases, but admitted to no personal or specific wrongdoing after an independent report criticized his actions in four cases while he was archbishop of Munich, Germany. (AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia) (Gregorio Borgia/AP)

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Pope Francis hugs Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, right, before pushing open the Holy Door, seen in the background, during a ceremony marking the start of the Holy Year, at the Vatican, Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2015. Pope Francis pushed open the great bronze doors of St. Peter's Basilica on Tuesday to launch his Holy Year of Mercy, declaring that mercy trumps moralizing in his Catholic Church. (L'Osservatore Romano/Pool Photo via AP)

Pope Francis hugs Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, right, before pushing open the Holy Door, seen in the background, during a ceremony marking the start of the Holy Year, at the Vatican, Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2015. Pope Francis pushed open the great bronze doors of St. Peter's Basilica on Tuesday to launch his Holy Year of Mercy, declaring that mercy trumps moralizing in his Catholic Church. (L'Osservatore Romano/Pool Photo via AP) (Uncredited/AP)

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FILE - Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI arrives in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican to attend the beatification ceremony of Pope Paul VI, on Oct. 19, 2014. Pope Francis on Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2022, said his predecessor, Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, is “very sick," and he asked the faithful to pray for the retired pontiff so God will comfort him “to the very end.” (AP Photo/Andrew Medichini, File)

FILE - Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI arrives in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican to attend the beatification ceremony of Pope Paul VI, on Oct. 19, 2014. Pope Francis on Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2022, said his predecessor, Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, is “very sick," and he asked the faithful to pray for the retired pontiff so God will comfort him “to the very end.” (AP Photo/Andrew Medichini, File) (Andrew Medichini/AP)

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FILE - Pope Francis, right, hugs Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI prior to the start of a meeting with elderly faithful in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican, Sunday, Sept. 28, 2014. Pope Francis on Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2022, said his predecessor, Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, is “very sick," and he asked the faithful to pray for the retired pontiff so God will comfort him “to the very end.” (AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia, File)

FILE - Pope Francis, right, hugs Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI prior to the start of a meeting with elderly faithful in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican, Sunday, Sept. 28, 2014. Pope Francis on Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2022, said his predecessor, Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, is “very sick," and he asked the faithful to pray for the retired pontiff so God will comfort him “to the very end.” (AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia, File) (Gregorio Borgia/AP)

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VATICAN CITY, VATICAN - FEBRUARY 27: Pope Benedict XVI waves to the faithful as he arrives in St. Peter's Square for his final general audience on February 27, 2013 in Vatican City, Vatican. The Pontiff attended his last weekly public audience before stepping down tomorrow. Pope Benedict XVI has been the leader of the Catholic Church for eight years and is the first Pope to retire since 1415. He cites ailing health as his reason for retirement and will spend the rest of his life in solitude away from public engagements. (Photo by Franco Origlia/Getty Images)

VATICAN CITY, VATICAN - FEBRUARY 27: Pope Benedict XVI waves to the faithful as he arrives in St. Peter's Square for his final general audience on February 27, 2013 in Vatican City, Vatican. The Pontiff attended his last weekly public audience before stepping down tomorrow. Pope Benedict XVI has been the leader of the Catholic Church for eight years and is the first Pope to retire since 1415. He cites ailing health as his reason for retirement and will spend the rest of his life in solitude away from public engagements. (Photo by Franco Origlia/Getty Images) (Franco Origlia/Getty Images)

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VATICAN CITY, VATICAN - FEBRUARY 24: Pope Benedict XVI delivers his last Angelus Blessing from the window of his private apartment to thousands of pilgrims gathered in Saint Peter's Square on February 24, 2013 in Vatican City, Vatican. The Pontiff will hold his last weekly public audience on February 27, 2013 before he retires the following day. Pope Benedict XVI has been the leader of the Catholic Church for eight years and is the first Pope to retire since 1415. He cites ailing health as his reason for retirement and will spend the rest of his life in solitude away from public engagements. (Photo by Franco Origlia/Getty Images)

VATICAN CITY, VATICAN - FEBRUARY 24: Pope Benedict XVI delivers his last Angelus Blessing from the window of his private apartment to thousands of pilgrims gathered in Saint Peter's Square on February 24, 2013 in Vatican City, Vatican. The Pontiff will hold his last weekly public audience on February 27, 2013 before he retires the following day. Pope Benedict XVI has been the leader of the Catholic Church for eight years and is the first Pope to retire since 1415. He cites ailing health as his reason for retirement and will spend the rest of his life in solitude away from public engagements. (Photo by Franco Origlia/Getty Images) (Franco Origlia/Getty Images)

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VATICAN CITY, VATICAN - FEBRUARY 13: Pope Benedict XVI leads the Ash Wednesday service at the St. Peter's Basilica on February 13, 2013 in Vatican City, Vatican. Ash Wednesday opens the liturgical 40-day period of Lent, a time of prayer, fasting, penitence and alms giving leading up to Easter. (Photo by Franco Origlia/Getty Images)

VATICAN CITY, VATICAN - FEBRUARY 13: Pope Benedict XVI leads the Ash Wednesday service at the St. Peter's Basilica on February 13, 2013 in Vatican City, Vatican. Ash Wednesday opens the liturgical 40-day period of Lent, a time of prayer, fasting, penitence and alms giving leading up to Easter. (Photo by Franco Origlia/Getty Images) (Franco Origlia/Getty Images)

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VATICAN CITY, VATICAN - JANUARY 07: Pope Benedict XVI delivers his annual 'state of the world' address to accredited ambassadors at the Regia Hall on January 7, 2013 in Vatican City, Vatican. During his address Pope Benedict XVI appealed for an end to the conflict in Syria which he described as being "torn apart by endless slaughter". (Photo by Stefano Carofei - Vatican Pool via Getty Images)

VATICAN CITY, VATICAN - JANUARY 07: Pope Benedict XVI delivers his annual 'state of the world' address to accredited ambassadors at the Regia Hall on January 7, 2013 in Vatican City, Vatican. During his address Pope Benedict XVI appealed for an end to the conflict in Syria which he described as being "torn apart by endless slaughter". (Photo by Stefano Carofei - Vatican Pool via Getty Images) (Pool/Getty Images)

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VATICAN CITY, VATICAN - JANUARY 29: Pope Benedict XVI releases a dove from the window of his studio at the end of his Sunday Angelus prayer in St. Peter's Square on January 29, 2012 in Vatican City, Vatican. The Pontiff flanked by two children of the Catholic Action marked the Day for the Peace in the Middle East .(Photo by L'Osservatore Romano Vatican Pool via Getty Images)

VATICAN CITY, VATICAN - JANUARY 29: Pope Benedict XVI releases a dove from the window of his studio at the end of his Sunday Angelus prayer in St. Peter's Square on January 29, 2012 in Vatican City, Vatican. The Pontiff flanked by two children of the Catholic Action marked the Day for the Peace in the Middle East .(Photo by L'Osservatore Romano Vatican Pool via Getty Images) (Pool/Getty Images)

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Pope Benedict XVI (Right) holds the cross during the Celebration of the Lord's Passion on Good Friday on April 6, 2012 St Peter's basilica at The Vatican. Christians mark the crucifixion of Jesus Christ on Friday.

Pope Benedict XVI (Right) holds the cross during the Celebration of the Lord's Passion on Good Friday on April 6, 2012 St Peter's basilica at The Vatican. Christians mark the crucifixion of Jesus Christ on Friday. (VINCENZO PINTO/AFP/Getty Images)

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Pope Benedict XVI waves after mass in the morning of Holy Thursday on April 5, 2012 at St Peter's basilica at The Vatican.

Pope Benedict XVI waves after mass in the morning of Holy Thursday on April 5, 2012 at St Peter's basilica at The Vatican. (Vincenzo Pinto/AFP/Getty Images)

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GUANAJUATO, MEXICO - MARCH 24: Pope Benedict XVI (C) is welcomed by children upon his arrival at Silao's international airport on March 24, 2012 in Guanajuato, Mexico. After visiting Mexico, Pope Benedict XVI will travel to Cuba, fourteen years after Pope John Paul II toured the communist country. (Photo by L'Osservatore Romano Vatican-Pool/Getty Images)

GUANAJUATO, MEXICO - MARCH 24: Pope Benedict XVI (C) is welcomed by children upon his arrival at Silao's international airport on March 24, 2012 in Guanajuato, Mexico. After visiting Mexico, Pope Benedict XVI will travel to Cuba, fourteen years after Pope John Paul II toured the communist country. (Photo by L'Osservatore Romano Vatican-Pool/Getty Images) (Pool/Getty Images)

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FILE - The Sept. 22, 2011 file photo shows Pope Benedict XVI, left, who retired in 2013, speaking to Berlin's Archbishop Rainer Maria Woelki, right, at a mass at the Olympic Stadium in Berlin, Germany. On Friday, Jan 6, 2012 A report on decades of sexual abuse that shone an unflattering spotlight on retired Pope Benedict XVI has come on top of already strong pressure in Germany to reconsider Catholic rules on issues including homosexuality and women’s roles, adding to a mounting sense of impatience in the country's church. (AP Photo/Michael Sohn)

FILE - The Sept. 22, 2011 file photo shows Pope Benedict XVI, left, who retired in 2013, speaking to Berlin's Archbishop Rainer Maria Woelki, right, at a mass at the Olympic Stadium in Berlin, Germany. On Friday, Jan 6, 2012 A report on decades of sexual abuse that shone an unflattering spotlight on retired Pope Benedict XVI has come on top of already strong pressure in Germany to reconsider Catholic rules on issues including homosexuality and women’s roles, adding to a mounting sense of impatience in the country's church. (AP Photo/Michael Sohn) (Michael Sohn/AP)

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FILE -- Pope Benedict XVI in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican, May 1, 2011. Pope Francis asked those present at his weekly audience on Dec. 28, 2022 to pray for the retired Pope Benedict XVI, who Francis said was "very ill."

FILE -- Pope Benedict XVI in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican, May 1, 2011. Pope Francis asked those present at his weekly audience on Dec. 28, 2022 to pray for the retired Pope Benedict XVI, who Francis said was "very ill." (Ruth Fremson/The New York Times)

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SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA, SPAIN - NOVEMBER 06: Pope Benedict XVI greets a baby as he arrives at the Lavacolla airport on November 6, 2010 in Santiago de Compostela, Spain. The Pope is on a two-day visit to Spain which includes an open-air Mass and a visit to Barcelona tomorrow. (Photo by Carlos Alvarez/Getty Images)

SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA, SPAIN - NOVEMBER 06: Pope Benedict XVI greets a baby as he arrives at the Lavacolla airport on November 6, 2010 in Santiago de Compostela, Spain. The Pope is on a two-day visit to Spain which includes an open-air Mass and a visit to Barcelona tomorrow. (Photo by Carlos Alvarez/Getty Images) (Carlos Alvarez/Getty Images)

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VATICAN CITY, VATICAN - OCTOBER 16: Pope Benedict XVI meets with President of Poland Bronislaw Komorowski at his private library on October 16, 2010 in Vatican City, Vatican. (Photo by Alesssia Giuliani/Vatican Pool/Getty Images)

VATICAN CITY, VATICAN - OCTOBER 16: Pope Benedict XVI meets with President of Poland Bronislaw Komorowski at his private library on October 16, 2010 in Vatican City, Vatican. (Photo by Alesssia Giuliani/Vatican Pool/Getty Images) (Pool/Getty Images)

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EDINBURGH, UNITED KINGDOM - SEPTEMBER 16: Pope Benedict XVI, right, replaces his zucchetto as he meets with Queen Elizabeth II during day one of his four day state visit to the United Kingdom at Holyrood House on September 16, 2010 in Edinburgh, Scotland. Pope Benedict XVI is conducting the first state visit to the UK by a Pontiff. During the four day visit Pope Benedict will celebrate mass, conduct a prayer vigil as well as beatify Cardinal Newman at an open air mass in Cofton Park . His Holiness will meet The Queen as well as political and religious representatives. (Photo by Dave Thompson - WPA Pool/Getty Images)

EDINBURGH, UNITED KINGDOM - SEPTEMBER 16: Pope Benedict XVI, right, replaces his zucchetto as he meets with Queen Elizabeth II during day one of his four day state visit to the United Kingdom at Holyrood House on September 16, 2010 in Edinburgh, Scotland. Pope Benedict XVI is conducting the first state visit to the UK by a Pontiff. During the four day visit Pope Benedict will celebrate mass, conduct a prayer vigil as well as beatify Cardinal Newman at an open air mass in Cofton Park . His Holiness will meet The Queen as well as political and religious representatives. (Photo by Dave Thompson - WPA Pool/Getty Images) (WPA Pool/Getty Images)

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Pope Benedict XVI looks on from the deck of a boat as he arrives for a meeting with youths in Valletta's port, Malta, Sunday, April 18, 2010. The pope is in Malta for a two-day visit. (AP Photo/Andrew Medichini)

Pope Benedict XVI looks on from the deck of a boat as he arrives for a meeting with youths in Valletta's port, Malta, Sunday, April 18, 2010. The pope is in Malta for a two-day visit. (AP Photo/Andrew Medichini) ( / AP)

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VATICAN CITY - JULY 10: In this photo provided by The White House, U.S. President Barack Obama meets with Pope Benedict XVI on July 10, 2009 in the Vatican City, Italy. (Photo by Pete Souza/The White House via Getty Images)

VATICAN CITY - JULY 10: In this photo provided by The White House, U.S. President Barack Obama meets with Pope Benedict XVI on July 10, 2009 in the Vatican City, Italy. (Photo by Pete Souza/The White House via Getty Images) (The White House/Getty Images)

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Pope Benedict XVI places a note into a crack of the Western Wall, Judaism's holiest site in Jerusalem's Old City, Tuesday, May 12, 2009. The Pope is on a five-day visit to Israel and the Palestinian Territories.(AP Photo/Pier Paolo Cito, pool)

Pope Benedict XVI places a note into a crack of the Western Wall, Judaism's holiest site in Jerusalem's Old City, Tuesday, May 12, 2009. The Pope is on a five-day visit to Israel and the Palestinian Territories.(AP Photo/Pier Paolo Cito, pool) ( / AP)

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Pope Benedict XVI, left, and Sheikh Taysir Tamimi sit during an interfaith gathering at the Notre Dame Center in Jerusalem, Monday, May 11, 2009. The Pope is on a five day visit to Israel and the Palestinian Territories. (AP Photo/Tony Gentile, pool)

Pope Benedict XVI, left, and Sheikh Taysir Tamimi sit during an interfaith gathering at the Notre Dame Center in Jerusalem, Monday, May 11, 2009. The Pope is on a five day visit to Israel and the Palestinian Territories. (AP Photo/Tony Gentile, pool) ( / AP)

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Pope Benedict offers the Holy Communion to a nun as he celebrates Holy Thursday Mass at St. Peter's Basilica in April 2009.

Pope Benedict offers the Holy Communion to a nun as he celebrates Holy Thursday Mass at St. Peter's Basilica in April 2009. (Andrew Medichini/AP Photo)

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FILE - Pope Benedict XVI waves to faithful and to a group of soldiers in Coppito, near L'Aquila, Italy, Tuesday April 28, 2009. Pope Francis added fuel to rumors about the future of his pontificate on Saturday by announcing he would visit the central Italian city of L'Aquila in August for a feast initiated by Pope Celestine V, one of the few pontiffs who resigned before Pope Benedict XVI stepped down in 2013. (AP Photo/Sandro Perozzi, File)

FILE - Pope Benedict XVI waves to faithful and to a group of soldiers in Coppito, near L'Aquila, Italy, Tuesday April 28, 2009. Pope Francis added fuel to rumors about the future of his pontificate on Saturday by announcing he would visit the central Italian city of L'Aquila in August for a feast initiated by Pope Celestine V, one of the few pontiffs who resigned before Pope Benedict XVI stepped down in 2013. (AP Photo/Sandro Perozzi, File) (Sandro Perozzi/AP)

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Pope Benedict XVI holds his hat as he leaves after his weekly general audience on Saint Peter's Square at the Vatican on May 27, 2009. The pope insisted on Wednesday that poverty in the world could only be resolved by letting go of materialism and leading a more humble life. "We cannot depend on material property," he said.

Pope Benedict XVI holds his hat as he leaves after his weekly general audience on Saint Peter's Square at the Vatican on May 27, 2009. The pope insisted on Wednesday that poverty in the world could only be resolved by letting go of materialism and leading a more humble life. "We cannot depend on material property," he said. (Getty Images photo by Vincenzo Pinto)

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FILE- Angolan President Jose Eduardo dos Santos, right, walks with Pope Benedict XVI during the guard of honor ceremony at the Luanda International Airport in Angola, Friday March 20, 2009. Former Angolan president Jose Eduardo dos Santos has died in a clinic in Barcelona, Spain after an illness, the Angolan government said. He was 79 years old and died following a long illness, the government said Friday, July 8, 2022 in an announcement on its Facebook page. (AP Photo/Themba Hadebe, File)

FILE- Angolan President Jose Eduardo dos Santos, right, walks with Pope Benedict XVI during the guard of honor ceremony at the Luanda International Airport in Angola, Friday March 20, 2009. Former Angolan president Jose Eduardo dos Santos has died in a clinic in Barcelona, Spain after an illness, the Angolan government said. He was 79 years old and died following a long illness, the government said Friday, July 8, 2022 in an announcement on its Facebook page. (AP Photo/Themba Hadebe, File) (Themba Hadebe/AP)

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NEW YORK - APRIL 20: Pope Benedict XVI (Right, in white) walks down a long ramp into the heart of Ground Zero site April 20, 2008 in New York City. The pontiff lit a candle and offered a prayer for those who died or were injured in New York, at the Pentagon and in Shanksville, Pennsylvania in the 9/11 attacks. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

NEW YORK - APRIL 20: Pope Benedict XVI (Right, in white) walks down a long ramp into the heart of Ground Zero site April 20, 2008 in New York City. The pontiff lit a candle and offered a prayer for those who died or were injured in New York, at the Pentagon and in Shanksville, Pennsylvania in the 9/11 attacks. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images) (Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

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NEW YORK - APRIL 20: Cardinal Edward Egan (Left) watches Pope Benedict XVI (Center, in white) pray as (4th-Left to Right) New York Governor David Paterson, New Jersey Governor John Corzine, and New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg look on next to a select group of relatives of 9//11 victims during a Ground Zero ceremony April 20, 2008 in New York City. The pontiff will celebrate Mass in Yankee Stadium before departing New York later today. (Photo by Chris Hondros/Getty Images)

NEW YORK - APRIL 20: Cardinal Edward Egan (Left) watches Pope Benedict XVI (Center, in white) pray as (4th-Left to Right) New York Governor David Paterson, New Jersey Governor John Corzine, and New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg look on next to a select group of relatives of 9//11 victims during a Ground Zero ceremony April 20, 2008 in New York City. The pontiff will celebrate Mass in Yankee Stadium before departing New York later today. (Photo by Chris Hondros/Getty Images) (Chris Hondros/Getty Images)

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NEW YORK - APRIL 20: Pope Benedict XVI delivers Communion during Mass held at Yankee Stadium April 20, 2008 in the Bronx borough of New York City. The Yankee Stadium mass concludes The Pontiff's visit to the United States. (Photo by Chris McGrath/Getty Images)

NEW YORK - APRIL 20: Pope Benedict XVI delivers Communion during Mass held at Yankee Stadium April 20, 2008 in the Bronx borough of New York City. The Yankee Stadium mass concludes The Pontiff's visit to the United States. (Photo by Chris McGrath/Getty Images) (Chris McGrath/Getty Images)

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NEW YORK - APRIL 18: United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon (R) watches Pope Benedict XVI reach to touch a UN flag at United Nations headquarters April 18, 2008 in New York City. The flag was flying over the UN headquarters in Baghdad, Iraq August 19, 2003 when a truck bomb killed 17 people. (Photo by Lucas Jackson-Pool/Getty Images)

NEW YORK - APRIL 18: United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon (R) watches Pope Benedict XVI reach to touch a UN flag at United Nations headquarters April 18, 2008 in New York City. The flag was flying over the UN headquarters in Baghdad, Iraq August 19, 2003 when a truck bomb killed 17 people. (Photo by Lucas Jackson-Pool/Getty Images) (LUCAS JACKSON/Getty Images)

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US President George W. Bush and First Lady Laura Bush stand alongside Pope Benedict XVI on the South Portico of the White House in Washington, DC, on April 16, 2008. Pope Benedict XVI, making the first White House papal visit in nearly 30 years, pleaded Wednesday for a peaceful end to global disputes as thousands of joyful well-wishers sang him "happy birthday." AFP PHOTO/SAUL LOEB (Photo credit should read SAUL LOEB/AFP via Getty Images)

US President George W. Bush and First Lady Laura Bush stand alongside Pope Benedict XVI on the South Portico of the White House in Washington, DC, on April 16, 2008. Pope Benedict XVI, making the first White House papal visit in nearly 30 years, pleaded Wednesday for a peaceful end to global disputes as thousands of joyful well-wishers sang him "happy birthday." AFP PHOTO/SAUL LOEB (Photo credit should read SAUL LOEB/AFP via Getty Images) (SAUL LOEB/AFP via Getty Images)

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VATICAN CITY- MARCH 16: Pope Benedict XVI attends Palm Sunday Mass in St. Peter's Square, March 16 , 2008, in Vatican City. The Pontiff opened the week-long religious celebrations, or Holy week at the Vatican. (Photo by Stefano Dal Pozzolo/Vatican Pool/ Getty Images)

VATICAN CITY- MARCH 16: Pope Benedict XVI attends Palm Sunday Mass in St. Peter's Square, March 16 , 2008, in Vatican City. The Pontiff opened the week-long religious celebrations, or Holy week at the Vatican. (Photo by Stefano Dal Pozzolo/Vatican Pool/ Getty Images) (Stefano Dal Pozzolo/pool/Getty Images)

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CASTELGANDOLFO, ITALY: Pope Benedict XVI greets former US secretary of state Henry Kissinger during a private meeting at his summer residence in Castelgandolfo, 28 September 2006. AFP PHOTO / OSSERVATORE ROMANO (Photo credit should read OSSERVATORE ROMANO/AFP via Getty Images)

CASTELGANDOLFO, ITALY: Pope Benedict XVI greets former US secretary of state Henry Kissinger during a private meeting at his summer residence in Castelgandolfo, 28 September 2006. AFP PHOTO / OSSERVATORE ROMANO (Photo credit should read OSSERVATORE ROMANO/AFP via Getty Images) (OSSERVATORE ROMANO / AFP via Getty Images)

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FILE -- In this May 28, 2006 file photo Pope Benedict XVI puts a candle in front of the death wall at the former Nazi concentration camp Auschwitz in Oswiecim, Poland. Pope Francis will also visit Auschwitz-Birkenau during his forthcoming pilgrimage to Poland, as his predecessors John Paul II and Benedict XVI did. (AP Photo/Jens Meyer-file)

FILE -- In this May 28, 2006 file photo Pope Benedict XVI puts a candle in front of the death wall at the former Nazi concentration camp Auschwitz in Oswiecim, Poland. Pope Francis will also visit Auschwitz-Birkenau during his forthcoming pilgrimage to Poland, as his predecessors John Paul II and Benedict XVI did. (AP Photo/Jens Meyer-file) (JENS MEYER/AP)

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VATICAN CITY - MAY 11: Pope Benedict XVI (R) meets President of Venezuela Hugo Chavez at his private library May 11, 2006 in Vatican City. President Chavez is on an official trip to the area. (Photo by Gregor Galazka-Vatican Pool/Getty Images)

VATICAN CITY - MAY 11: Pope Benedict XVI (R) meets President of Venezuela Hugo Chavez at his private library May 11, 2006 in Vatican City. President Chavez is on an official trip to the area. (Photo by Gregor Galazka-Vatican Pool/Getty Images) (Pool/Getty Images)

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VATICAN CITY - APRIL 24: Pope Benedict XVI leads his inaugural mass in Saint Peter's Square on April 24, 2005 in Vatican City. Thousands of pilgrims attended the mass led by the 265th Pope of the Roman Catholic Church. (Photo by Franco Origlia/Getty Images)

VATICAN CITY - APRIL 24: Pope Benedict XVI leads his inaugural mass in Saint Peter's Square on April 24, 2005 in Vatican City. Thousands of pilgrims attended the mass led by the 265th Pope of the Roman Catholic Church. (Photo by Franco Origlia/Getty Images) (Franco Origlia/Getty Images)

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VATICAN CITY - APRIL 24: Pope Benedict XVI leads his inaugural mass in Saint Peter's Square on April 24, 2005 in Vatican City. Thousands of pilgrims attended the mass led by the 265th Pope of the Roman Catholic Church. (Photo by Franco Origlia/Getty Images)

VATICAN CITY - APRIL 24: Pope Benedict XVI leads his inaugural mass in Saint Peter's Square on April 24, 2005 in Vatican City. Thousands of pilgrims attended the mass led by the 265th Pope of the Roman Catholic Church. (Photo by Franco Origlia/Getty Images) (Franco Origlia/Getty Images)

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FILE - In this Sunday, April 24, 2005 file photo, Pope Benedict XVI greets the crowd after celebrating his installation Mass in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican. Pope Benedict XVI announced Monday, Feb. 11, 2013, he would resign Feb. 28 because he is simply too old to carry on. (AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia, File)

FILE - In this Sunday, April 24, 2005 file photo, Pope Benedict XVI greets the crowd after celebrating his installation Mass in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican. Pope Benedict XVI announced Monday, Feb. 11, 2013, he would resign Feb. 28 because he is simply too old to carry on. (AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia, File) (Gregorio Borgia/AP)

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VATICAN CITY, Vatican: A crowd of people gathers in St Peter's Square during Pope Benedict XVI first mass at the Vatican 24 April 2005. Hundreds of thousands of pilgrims flocked to the Vatican early Sunday for the inaugural mass of Pope Benedict XVI, who was to be installed as the Roman Catholic Church's 265th pope. AFP PHOTO Andreas SOLARO (Photo credit should read ANDREAS SOLARO/AFP via Getty Images)

VATICAN CITY, Vatican: A crowd of people gathers in St Peter's Square during Pope Benedict XVI first mass at the Vatican 24 April 2005. Hundreds of thousands of pilgrims flocked to the Vatican early Sunday for the inaugural mass of Pope Benedict XVI, who was to be installed as the Roman Catholic Church's 265th pope. AFP PHOTO Andreas SOLARO (Photo credit should read ANDREAS SOLARO/AFP via Getty Images) (ANDREAS SOLARO/AFP via Getty Images)

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VATICAN CITY, Vatican: Pope Benedict XVI speaks during a meeting with the cardinals of the Roman Catholic Church 22 April 2005 in the Vatican City. The Popewarmly thanked the cardinals telling them he needed their advice and support to complete his mission. "Your spiritual closeness, your wise counsel, and your active cooperation will be for me a gift for which I will always be grateful," the newly-elected pontiff told the cardinals in a speech in the Clementine Hall. AFP PHOTO POOL ARTURO MARI (Photo credit should read ARTURO MARI/AFP via Getty Images)

VATICAN CITY, Vatican: Pope Benedict XVI speaks during a meeting with the cardinals of the Roman Catholic Church 22 April 2005 in the Vatican City. The Popewarmly thanked the cardinals telling them he needed their advice and support to complete his mission. "Your spiritual closeness, your wise counsel, and your active cooperation will be for me a gift for which I will always be grateful," the newly-elected pontiff told the cardinals in a speech in the Clementine Hall. AFP PHOTO POOL ARTURO MARI (Photo credit should read ARTURO MARI/AFP via Getty Images) (ARTURO MARI/AFP via Getty Images)

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VATICAN CITY, Vatican: Germany's Joseph Ratzinger, the new Pope Benedict XV, appears at the window of St Peter's Basilica's main balcony after being elected the 265th pope of the Roman Catholic Church 19 April 2005 at the Vatican City. AFP PHOTO THOMAS COEX (Photo credit should read THOMAS COEX/AFP via Getty Images)

VATICAN CITY, Vatican: Germany's Joseph Ratzinger, the new Pope Benedict XV, appears at the window of St Peter's Basilica's main balcony after being elected the 265th pope of the Roman Catholic Church 19 April 2005 at the Vatican City. AFP PHOTO THOMAS COEX (Photo credit should read THOMAS COEX/AFP via Getty Images) (THOMAS COEX/AFP via Getty Images)

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** FILE ** Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger, center, blesses the coffin containing the body of Pope John Paul II, during the funeral mass in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican, in this April 8, 2005 file photo. Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger of Germany, a longtime guardian of doctrinal orthodoxy, was elected the new pope Tuesday April 19, 2005 in the first conclave of the new millennium. He chose the name Pope Benedict XVI. (AP Photo/Andrew Medichini/File)

** FILE ** Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger, center, blesses the coffin containing the body of Pope John Paul II, during the funeral mass in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican, in this April 8, 2005 file photo. Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger of Germany, a longtime guardian of doctrinal orthodoxy, was elected the new pope Tuesday April 19, 2005 in the first conclave of the new millennium. He chose the name Pope Benedict XVI. (AP Photo/Andrew Medichini/File) (ANDREW MEDICHINI/ASSOCIATED PRESS)

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FILE - The Vatican's Prefect for the Doctrine of the Faith, Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger, later to become Pope Benedict XVI, waves to faithful following a mass on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of his priest ordination in the cathedral of Munich, southern Germany, July 8, 2001. The Vatican on Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2022 strongly defended Pope Benedict XVI’s record in fighting clergy sexual abuse and cautioned against looking for “easy scapegoats and summary judgments,” after an independent report faulted his handling of four cases of abuse when he was archbishop of Munich, Germany. (AP Photo/Diether Endlicher, File)

FILE - The Vatican's Prefect for the Doctrine of the Faith, Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger, later to become Pope Benedict XVI, waves to faithful following a mass on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of his priest ordination in the cathedral of Munich, southern Germany, July 8, 2001. The Vatican on Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2022 strongly defended Pope Benedict XVI’s record in fighting clergy sexual abuse and cautioned against looking for “easy scapegoats and summary judgments,” after an independent report faulted his handling of four cases of abuse when he was archbishop of Munich, Germany. (AP Photo/Diether Endlicher, File) (DIETHER ENDLICHER/AP)

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FILE - In this 1979 file photo, Pope John Paul II, left, poses with Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger, who was elected Pope on April 19, 2005 and chose Benedict XVI as his papal name. Emeritus Pope Benedict XVI is honoring St. John Paul II on the centenary of his birth and floating the idea that he should be called “the Great,” as only two other popes have been. (AP Photo/File)

FILE - In this 1979 file photo, Pope John Paul II, left, poses with Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger, who was elected Pope on April 19, 2005 and chose Benedict XVI as his papal name. Emeritus Pope Benedict XVI is honoring St. John Paul II on the centenary of his birth and floating the idea that he should be called “the Great,” as only two other popes have been. (AP Photo/File) (uncredited/AP)

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TUTZING, GERMANY: (FILES) -- A file photo taken 27 April 1979 during the Evangelic Academy in Tutzing, shows Russian orthodox archbishop Wladimir Dimitrowskij (L) and German Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger. Ratzinger was elected the 265th pope of the Roman Catholic Church 19 April 2005 at the Vatican City, becoming Pope Benedict XVI. AFP PHOTO/KNA-BILD/GERMANY SWITZERLAND AND AUSTRIA OUT (Photo credit should read -/AFP via Getty Images)

TUTZING, GERMANY: (FILES) -- A file photo taken 27 April 1979 during the Evangelic Academy in Tutzing, shows Russian orthodox archbishop Wladimir Dimitrowskij (L) and German Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger. Ratzinger was elected the 265th pope of the Roman Catholic Church 19 April 2005 at the Vatican City, becoming Pope Benedict XVI. AFP PHOTO/KNA-BILD/GERMANY SWITZERLAND AND AUSTRIA OUT (Photo credit should read -/AFP via Getty Images) (-/AFP via Getty Images)

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FILE - In this Oct. 22, 1978 file photo, Pope John Paul II places his hands on the shoulders of West German Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger, archbishop of Munich and Freising, during the solemn inauguration of his ministry as universal Pastor of the Church in Vatican City. Ratzinger, who later became Pope Benedict XVI, announced Monday, Feb. 11, 2013 that he will resign on Feb. 28. The 85-year-old pope announced his decision in Latin during a meeting of Vatican cardinals. (AP Photo)

FILE - In this Oct. 22, 1978 file photo, Pope John Paul II places his hands on the shoulders of West German Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger, archbishop of Munich and Freising, during the solemn inauguration of his ministry as universal Pastor of the Church in Vatican City. Ratzinger, who later became Pope Benedict XVI, announced Monday, Feb. 11, 2013 that he will resign on Feb. 28. The 85-year-old pope announced his decision in Latin during a meeting of Vatican cardinals. (AP Photo) (Anonymous/AP)

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FILE - This mid-1970s file photo shows the archbishop of Munich and Freising, Joseph Ratzinger, who is to be elevated to cardinal by Pope Paul VI. Ratzinger was elected Pope, April 19, 2005 and chose Benedict XVI as his papal name. Pope Benedict XVI announced Monday, Feb. 11, 2013, he would resign Feb. 28 because he is simply too old to carry on. (AP Photo/File)

FILE - This mid-1970s file photo shows the archbishop of Munich and Freising, Joseph Ratzinger, who is to be elevated to cardinal by Pope Paul VI. Ratzinger was elected Pope, April 19, 2005 and chose Benedict XVI as his papal name. Pope Benedict XVI announced Monday, Feb. 11, 2013, he would resign Feb. 28 because he is simply too old to carry on. (AP Photo/File) ( / AP)

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Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger of Germany has been elected pope to lead the Roman Catholic Church, a cardinal announced on April 19, 2005. He has chosen Pope Benedict XVI as his papal name, the cardinal said. Cardinal Ratzinger is seen when he was a professor at the University of Regensburg in this September 14, 1965 file photo. FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY NO THIRD PARTY SALES B/W ONLY REUTERS/KNA Bild/File Original Filename: 0621_91892_POPE.jpg

Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger of Germany has been elected pope to lead the Roman Catholic Church, a cardinal announced on April 19, 2005. He has chosen Pope Benedict XVI as his papal name, the cardinal said. Cardinal Ratzinger is seen when he was a professor at the University of Regensburg in this September 14, 1965 file photo. FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY NO THIRD PARTY SALES B/W ONLY REUTERS/KNA Bild/File Original Filename: 0621_91892_POPE.jpg (STRINGER/GERMANY/REUTERS)

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A portrait taken in 1959 shows Joseph Ratzinger at this time professor of dogmatic theology in Freising. German Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger was elected the 265th pope of the Roman Catholic Church 19 April 2005 at the Vatican City, becoming Pope Benedict XVI. AFP PHOTO / KNA-BILD / GERMANY SWITZERLAND AND AUSTRIA OUT (Photo credit should read /AFP via Getty Images)

A portrait taken in 1959 shows Joseph Ratzinger at this time professor of dogmatic theology in Freising. German Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger was elected the 265th pope of the Roman Catholic Church 19 April 2005 at the Vatican City, becoming Pope Benedict XVI. AFP PHOTO / KNA-BILD / GERMANY SWITZERLAND AND AUSTRIA OUT (Photo credit should read /AFP via Getty Images) (AFP/AFP via Getty Images)

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A photo taken during the summer 1952 near Ruhpolding, shows German priest Joseph Ratzinger, center, praying during an open-air mass. German Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger was elected the 265th pope of the Roman Catholic Church 19 April 2005 at the Vatican City, becoming Pope Benedict XVI. AFP PHOTO / KNA-BILD / GERMANY SWITZERLAND AND AUSTRIA OUT (Photo credit should read /AFP via Getty Images)

A photo taken during the summer 1952 near Ruhpolding, shows German priest Joseph Ratzinger, center, praying during an open-air mass. German Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger was elected the 265th pope of the Roman Catholic Church 19 April 2005 at the Vatican City, becoming Pope Benedict XVI. AFP PHOTO / KNA-BILD / GERMANY SWITZERLAND AND AUSTRIA OUT (Photo credit should read /AFP via Getty Images) (AFP/AFP via Getty Images)

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JULY 8, 1951: (FILE PHOTO) Joseph Ratzinger (2nd Right) is shown with his family; brother Georg (2nd Left), father Josef (Right), sister Maria (Left), and mother Maria on the day of the two brothers' ordination to the priesthood July 8, 1951. Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger was elected Pope April 19, 2005 and has taken the name Benedict XVI. (Photo by German Catholic News Agency KNA via Getty Images)

JULY 8, 1951: (FILE PHOTO) Joseph Ratzinger (2nd Right) is shown with his family; brother Georg (2nd Left), father Josef (Right), sister Maria (Left), and mother Maria on the day of the two brothers' ordination to the priesthood July 8, 1951. Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger was elected Pope April 19, 2005 and has taken the name Benedict XVI. (Photo by German Catholic News Agency KNA via Getty Images) (Handout/Getty Images)

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FILE - In this June 29, 1951 file photo, Joseph Ratzinger, right, and his brother Georg after their ordination to priesthood in Freising, southern Germany. Ratzinger, who later became Pope Benedict XVI, announced Monday, Feb. 11, 2013 that he will resign on Feb. 28. The 85-year-old pope announced his decision in Latin during a meeting of Vatican cardinals. (AP Photo/dpa, Archdiocese Munich, File)

FILE - In this June 29, 1951 file photo, Joseph Ratzinger, right, and his brother Georg after their ordination to priesthood in Freising, southern Germany. Ratzinger, who later became Pope Benedict XVI, announced Monday, Feb. 11, 2013 that he will resign on Feb. 28. The 85-year-old pope announced his decision in Latin during a meeting of Vatican cardinals. (AP Photo/dpa, Archdiocese Munich, File) ( / AP)

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FILE - In this June 29, 1951 file photo, Cardinal Michael von Faulhaber, top, blesses Joseph Ratzinger during his ordination to the priesthood in the Freising, southern Germany, cathedral. Ratzinger, who later became Pope Benedict XVI, announced Monday, Feb. 11, 2013 that he will resign on Feb. 28. The 85-year-old pope announced his decision in Latin during a meeting of Vatican cardinals. (AP Photo/dpa, Archdiocese Munich)

FILE - In this June 29, 1951 file photo, Cardinal Michael von Faulhaber, top, blesses Joseph Ratzinger during his ordination to the priesthood in the Freising, southern Germany, cathedral. Ratzinger, who later became Pope Benedict XVI, announced Monday, Feb. 11, 2013 that he will resign on Feb. 28. The 85-year-old pope announced his decision in Latin during a meeting of Vatican cardinals. (AP Photo/dpa, Archdiocese Munich) ( / AP)

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A photo taken in 1943 during World War II shows Joseph Ratzinger as a German Air Force assistant. Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger was elected the 265th pope of the Roman Catholic Church 19 April 2005 at the Vatican City, becoming Pope Benedict XVI. AFP PHOTO/KNA-BILD/AUSTRIA OUT SWITZERLAND OUT GERMANY OUT (Photo credit should read STF/AFP via Getty Images)

A photo taken in 1943 during World War II shows Joseph Ratzinger as a German Air Force assistant. Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger was elected the 265th pope of the Roman Catholic Church 19 April 2005 at the Vatican City, becoming Pope Benedict XVI. AFP PHOTO/KNA-BILD/AUSTRIA OUT SWITZERLAND OUT GERMANY OUT (Photo credit should read STF/AFP via Getty Images) (AFP/AFP via Getty Images)

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