The last moving words of Pope Benedict XVI before his death

Today we want to bring you back the sweet words that Pope Benedict XVI he reserved for the Lord before dying, which show his great love and his boundless devotion. The world remained silent and waiting in the last moments of the Pontiff's life, hoping for a recovery, but in the end after struggling, he surrendered and abandoned himself in the loving arms of Christ to be accompanied to Heaven.

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Pope ratzinger he was the pontiff of the Catholic Church from 2005 to 2013, under the name of Benedict XVI. During his pontificate, Ratzinger faced various challenges but always sought to promote unity among Christians and interreligious dialogue. In the 2013, he surprised the faithful by announcing his withdrawal for health reasons.

Pope Benedict XVI's love for God

Until the end this extraordinary servant of God surprised the world with his passwords, reported bynurse who was by his side until his last breath. Love for God accompanied Pope Benedict XVI throughout his existence. A unshakable faith who did not waver for a moment even in moments of suffering.

They were the 3 am on December 31st. From there, in a few hours, the whole world's wait would be over, like the Pope's earthly life. The nurse who was next to him collected his last words, spoken in a faint voice, but clear and clear "God I love you".

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In an interview with Vatican News, the secretary of the Pope Emeritus reported these precious words, bequeathed to him by the nurse. A few letters full of meaning that make it clear how much the pontiff felt safe and secure, ready to abandon himself in the arms of that God who he had loved and venerated his entire life.

Ratzinger, on the day of his election as Pontiff, described himself as a humble worker in the Lord's vineyard. We are certain that heaven has opened its doors to this tireless and devoted worker.