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Vatican: Benedict in stable condition, participated in Mass

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Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI was in stable condition Friday after experiencing a health decline and was able to participate in a private Mass in his room, the Vatican said, as the faithful in Rome prepared to honor “this last stretch of his pilgrimage.”

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  1. Religion News

    Vatican: Benedict XVI lucid, stable, but condition 'serious' (opens Religion News)

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    VATICAN CITY (AP) — The diocese of Rome scheduled a special Mass in honor of Benedict on Friday at St. John Lateran.

  2. Washington Times

    Benedict ‘stable’ as special Mass for ailing retired pontiff planned in Rome (opens Washington Times)

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    Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI is “stable,” the official Vatican News agency reported Friday, hours before a special Mass was to be said in Rome for his health.

  3. WTOP Washington DC

    Vatican: Benedict in stable condition, participated in Mass (opens WTOP Washington DC)

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    Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI was in stable condition Friday after experiencing a health decline and was able to participate in a private Mass in his room, the Vatican said, as the faithful in Rome prepared to honor “this last stretch of his pilgrimage.”

  4. UPI

    Vatican: Ailing Benedict XVI participated in Mass on Friday (opens UPI)

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    Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI felt well enough on Friday to celebrate Mass in his room as his condition remained stable, the Vatican said.

  5. NBC News

    Pope Emeritus Benedict in stable condition and participates in Mass (opens NBC News)

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    Former pontiff “always demonstrated a great trust in Providence,” Cardinal Angelo De Donatis told a special mass in Benedict's honor.

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