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Pope Francis visits Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI with 19 freshly installed cardinals

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By Samantha Allen
Published: August 27, 2022 | 9:04 PM GMT
Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI greets Colombian Cardinal Jorge Enrique Jiménez Carvajal at the retired pope’s Vatican residence on Aug. 27, 2022. / Screenshot from EWTN video

Pope Francis and 19 of the 20 newly installed cardinals visited Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI at his Vatican residence on Saturday.

Vatican Media supplied video and photographs of Pope Francis and the cardinals receiving the retiring pope, who was sitting and 95 years old, personally. The cardinals joined Francis and Benedict in singing the Salve Regina after receiving their blessings.

Cardinal Richard Kuuia Baawobr of Ghana was unable to attend the visit for health reasons.

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Samantha Allen is a seasoned journalist and senior correspondent at TDPel Media, specializing in the intersection of maternal health, clinical wellness, and public policy. With a background in investigative reporting and a passion for data-driven storytelling, Samantha has become a trusted voice for expectant mothers and healthcare advocates worldwide. Her work focuses on translating complex medical research into actionable insights, covering everything from prenatal fitness and neonatal care to the socioeconomic impacts of healthcare legislation. At TDPel Media, Samantha leads the agency's health analytics desk, ensuring that every report is grounded in accuracy, empathy, and scientific integrity. When she isn't in the newsroom, she is an advocate for community-led wellness initiatives and an avid explorer of California’s coastal trails.