Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, a German theologian who was the first Supreme Pontiff in nearly six centuries to resign from the papacy, died on Saturday, Dec. 31, at his residence in the Vatican. He was 95. Matteo Bruni, a Vatican spokesman, confirmed Benedict’s death in a statement. Pope Francis on Wednesday had sought prayers for … Continue reading Benedict XVI, first pontiff to resign in 6 centuries, dies at 95