#  Retired pope thanks reigning pope for his focus on mercy 

 





July 01, 2016

 

 

> VATICAN CITY (AP) - Retired Pope Benedict XVI thanked Pope Francis and endorsed his mercy-filled ministry Tuesday during an unprecedented Vatican ceremony featuring the reigning pope honoring the retired one on the 65th anniversary of his ordination as a priest.

Source: *[Retired pope thanks reigning pope for his focus on mercy](http://www.naplesnews.com/news/world/384663101.xhtml)*



 

 

 



 

 See also:- [ Pope Benedict XVI ](/news-stories/pope-benedict-xvi)
- [ Pope Francis ](/news-stories/pope-francis)
- [ Christianity ](/religions/christianity)
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