Rumors about Benedict XVI’ health “Alarmism”

Vatican insiders said that recent claims that Benedict XVI had deteriorated sharply in the past 15 days was "alarmist", but conceded that he had become weaker, dnaindia.com writes. "Anyone who has watched the pope over the last few months has seen that he has deteriorated," said a senior insider. "At his final public appearances, it was evident that Benedict was having difficulty walking. The overall decline has been steady."

(Photo: Pope Benedict XVI celebrates his 81st birthday with U.S. President George W. Bush and his wife, Laura. The White House, Washington D.C.)

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