Live updates: Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI dies

International leaders are paying homage to Benedict XVI, the Pope Emeritus, who died Saturday in Vatican Metropolis on the age of 95.

Benedict, who was the primary pontiff in virtually 600 years to resign his place, slightly than maintain workplace for all times, handed away on Saturday, in accordance with an announcement from the Vatican.

“Saddened to be taught of the demise of His Holiness Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI,” European Parliament President Roberta Metsola tweeted Saturday.

“Europe mourns him. Might he relaxation in peace.” 

European Fee President Ursula von der Leyen stated Saturday that the previous pope “set a robust sign by means of his resignation.” 

“Pope Benedict’s passing saddens me. My sympathy goes out to all Catholics,” von der Leyen stated in a tweet, including, “He had set a robust sign by means of his resignation. He noticed himself first as a servant for God and his Church.” 

“As soon as his bodily energy waned, he continued to serve by means of the facility of his prayers,” she continued.  

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak additionally paid tribute. “I’m saddened to be taught of the dying of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI,” Sunak tweeted Saturday.

“He was a terrific theologian whose UK go to in 2010 was an historic second for each Catholics and non-Catholics all through our nation.

“My ideas are with Catholic individuals within the UK and world wide right now,” Sunak added.

UK Parliament Speaker Lindsay Hoyle stated, “On behalf of the UK Home of Commons, I want to convey my heartfelt condolences and sorrow on receiving the information of the dying of Pope Emeritus Benedict.”

Italy’s new Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni voiced her admiration for the previous pope.

“Benedict XVI was a large of religion and motive. He put his life on the service of the common Church and spoke, and can proceed to talk, to the hearts and minds of males with the non secular, cultural and mental depth of his Magisterium,” she tweeted Saturday. 

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz stated the previous pope “was a particular church chief for a lot of.”

“As a ‘German’ Pope, Benedict XVI was a particular church chief for a lot of, not solely on this nation. The world loses a formative determine of the Catholic Church, an argumentative persona and a intelligent theologian. My ideas are with Pope Francis,” Scholz tweeted.  

Responding to Benedict’s passing, Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer tweeted: “Collectively we Catholics mourn the dying of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI.  

“He was a outstanding historic determine, a terrific scholar even at a younger age. Benedict XVI was one of many few German-speaking heads of the Church and the primary Pope of recent instances, who resigned from workplace of his personal accord. 

“He had a very appreciative relationship with Austria; I keep in mind nicely his go to to our nation in 2007. Might he relaxation in peace,” Nehammer added.

French President Emmanuel Macron on Saturday stated his “ideas” have been with Catholics world wide after the previous pope’s dying.

“My ideas are with the Catholics of France and the world, mourning the departure of His Holiness Benedict XVI, who labored with soul and intelligence for a extra fraternal world,” Macron tweeted.

Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte stated Catholics world wide have misplaced “an necessary non secular and mental chief.”

“With the dying of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, the Roman Catholic Church and all Catholics worldwide lose an necessary non secular and mental chief. We keep in mind him with respect,” Rutte tweeted.  

Maltese Prime Minister Robert Abela additionally despatched his condolences to the Holy See on behalf of Malta’s authorities in a tweet, including, “The individuals of Malta recall the go to of His Holiness, the place he conveyed a message of unity.” 

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated the previous Pope shall be remembered for his “wealthy service to society.” 

“Saddened by the passing away of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, who devoted his total life to the Church and the teachings of Lord Christ. He shall be remembered for his wealthy service to society. My ideas are with the thousands and thousands world wide who grieve his passing,” Modi stated in a tweet. 

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese stated he was “saddened” by the previous pope’s dying.

“Saddened to listen to of the passing of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, this night. Might he relaxation in everlasting peace,” Albanese tweeted.

CNN’s Stephanie Halasz contributed reporting.