Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI's passing has prompted condolences and remembrances from leaders the world over.
December 31, 2022, 4:28 PMIn this May 31, 2008, file photo, Pope Benedict XVI arrives to celebrate a mass for the end of the Month of Mary in Saint Peter's square at the Vatican.has prompted condolences and remembrances from leaders the world over.
"I had the privilege of spending time with Pope Benedict at the Vatican in 2011 and will always remember his generosity and welcome as well as our meaningful conversation," Biden said in a statement. "As he remarked during his 2008 visit to the White House, 'the need for global solidarity is as urgent as ever, if all people are to live in a way worthy of their dignity.' May his focus on the ministry of charity continue to be an inspiration to us all.
In this April 27, 2009, file photo, Pope Benedict XVI welcomes Britain's Prince Charles prior to their meeting in his private library in the Vatican.Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu sent a message of the "deepest condolences to the Christian world" on behalf of the citizens of Israel.