msc 18,534 Posted October 16, 2017 Sucking in energy and blood from everything around you is tiring after all. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
msc 18,534 Posted October 16, 2017 Although i'm guessing Benny is actually in a bad way as the "please pray for" stuff is coming out. Complete with some Catholics using it as a stick to bash Francis with, that he hasn't public told folk to pray for the sod... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deadpool 166 Posted October 17, 2017 Before I was thinking to remove him from the next year list... but after this photo I thought he is a good candidate... for now on he is undropable (like Prince Philip of Edinburgh, Stan Lee, Kirk Douglas, George H.W Bush,...) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CoffinLodger 1,248 Posted October 18, 2017 It's worth noting that his brother will be 94 in January and is still going strong! https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Georg_Ratzinger Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mercarte 151 Posted October 18, 2017 Benedict XVI's secretary denies rumors that he is close to deathVatican City, Oct 17, 2017 / 11:52 am (CNA/EWTN News).- Archbishop Georg Ganswein, the personal secretary of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, has rejected reports that the former pontiff is nearing death.Rumors of Benedict XVI being close to death circulated on social media following a quote attributed to Ganswein, which reads, “Pope Benedict is like a candle that fades slowly. He is serene, at peace with God, with himself and the world. He can no longer walk without help and can no longer celebrate Mass.”However, Archbishop Ganswein called this quote “pure invention.”“It is false and wrong! I would like to know who the author of this is,” he said, according to German media outlet kath.net.“I have received in the last two days many messages that refer to this phrase, and people are worried,” he said.Last week, Ratzinger’s brother was at the Vatican to visit, and he has now returned home, Ganswein confirmed, adding, “Both had a good time.”https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/n...to-death-11102 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CoffinLodger 1,248 Posted October 18, 2017 Still, there's no doubt he has become noticeably more frail in the past few months. He should definitely be kept on the list for next year! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gcreptile 11,055 Posted October 22, 2017 The brother also says he's ok, and only has age-typical ailments: http://www.pulse.ng/news/world/pope-benedict-xvi-pontiff-s-brother-denies-rumoured-ill-health-id7489335.html German source: https://www.frankenpost.de/region/bayern/Papst-Bruder-Georg-Ratzinger-Benedikt-XVI-geht-es-gut;art2832,5788611 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gcreptile 11,055 Posted October 30, 2017 He had a fall 10 days ago and was left with a black eye, says this German article and cites a tweet of a bavarian bishop: http://www.stuttgarter-zeitung.de/inhalt.papst-benedikt-xvi-ex-kirchenoberhaupt-hat-blaues-auge-nach-sturz.e5af9555-06a5-42c9-a672-792cb9a01d12.html Is he running out of power? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Ashes Urn 1,359 Posted October 30, 2017 37 minutes ago, gcreptile said: He had a fall 10 days ago and was left with a black eye, says this German article and cites a tweet of a bavarian bishop: http://www.stuttgarter-zeitung.de/inhalt.papst-benedikt-xvi-ex-kirchenoberhaupt-hat-blaues-auge-nach-sturz.e5af9555-06a5-42c9-a672-792cb9a01d12.html Is he running out of power? I don't see this man living past 95. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Life Is Beautiful 718 Posted November 1, 2017 Posed with two nuns, and one of them is clearly wanting his Holy Water all over her face. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Ashes Urn 1,359 Posted November 1, 2017 3 hours ago, Life Is Beautiful said: Posed with two nuns, and one of them is clearly wanting his Holy Water all over her face. At least, the photo doesn't show the giant holy erection of light. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
msc 18,534 Posted November 1, 2017 Brain bleach required in the Pope Benedict thread... 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grim Up North 3,770 Posted November 1, 2017 At least she has the tissue ready in her other hand. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
msc 18,534 Posted November 2, 2017 I note Davey Jones hasnt been on the forum for 4 months. I think Benedict's men got him... 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ceatach 18 Posted December 5, 2017 http://www.ncregister.com/blog/dblackman/pint-ifex-maximus-a-brand-new-beer-to-honor-benedict-xvi I wonder whether they will serve this special beer on his funeral. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Book 3,590 Posted February 7, 2018 Former Pope Benedict XVI says he is increasingly frail and in last phase of his life: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2018/02/07/former-pope-benedict-xvi-says-increasingly-frail-last-phase/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,178 Posted February 7, 2018 2 hours ago, Book said: Former Pope Benedict XVI says he is increasingly frail and in last phase of his life: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2018/02/07/former-pope-benedict-xvi-says-increasingly-frail-last-phase/ Couldn't make it this month? Just for the Cup? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
msc 18,534 Posted February 7, 2018 7 minutes ago, YoungWillz said: Couldn't make it this month? Just for the Cup? I can never keep track if you actually want to win your ties or not in the Cup. Hey, you never know what can happen in a month - after all, Grims team of ill folk is currently losing to a team of old people. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Ashes Urn 1,359 Posted February 7, 2018 At least, Benedict enjoyed life to the fullest: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-rbxov7CVi8 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Body Snatcher 44 107 Posted February 8, 2018 19 hours ago, Book said: Former Pope Benedict XVI says he is increasingly frail and in last phase of his life: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2018/02/07/former-pope-benedict-xvi-says-increasingly-frail-last-phase/ So another 10 years in him then? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
drol 12,122 Posted February 15, 2018 Georg Ratzinger said his brother is suffering from a degenerative illness which is progressively paralyzing him. Anyway he is confident Joseph will celebrate his 91th birthday in April. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
drol 12,122 Posted February 15, 2018 1 minute ago, drol said: Georg Ratzinger said his brother is suffering from a degenerative illness which is progressively paralyzing him. Anyway he is confident Joseph will celebrate his 91th birthday in April. Vatican denies all of this. Ratzinger has no illness and his brother is a dick. Phew, that was quick! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Ashes Urn 1,359 Posted February 22, 2018 New photo of Benedict, he looks gaunt: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Prophet 251 Posted February 22, 2018 He looks okay for his age. I think he will survive the year. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,178 Posted February 22, 2018 Looks like he's first in line for that Rubettes concert coming up... 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
