MANCHESTER — The Most Rev. Peter A. Libasci, Bishop of Manchester, on Saturday issued a statement on the passing of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, who died on Saturday, Dec. 31, at age 95.

Benedict’s death was announced by the Vatican. No cause was given. Over the preceding week, the Vatican said that Benedict’s health had taken a turn for the worse “due to advancing age.”

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