The Holy See Press Office, explained that Pope Francis visited Pope Emeritus at his residence, Mater Ecclesiae monastery in the Vatican gardens on Wednesday. He gave his Easter greetings and wished a Happy Birthday to Pope Benedict. Pope Benedict’s 90th birthday is on Sunday, April 16, 2017.
Mgsr. Georg GÄnswein, Prefect of the Pontifical Household, said "It will be celebrated privately at his home on Easter Monday, with a Bavarian touch, I cannot say more. Everything Bavarian does a lot of good to the pope's heart and also to us."
Pope Benedict XVI's mental state of health is in perfect condition: he writes letters and has visitors. However, physically he has vision problems and the logical difficulties of mobility. (RomeReports)
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