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Some news from the Pope emeritus, via the Vatican:<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Pope emeritus Benedict has sent a short letter to the editor of the Italian news daily Il Corriere della Sera<\/i>.<\/p>\n

The Pope emeritus was responding to the many inquiries from readers as to how he is spending \u201cthis last period of his life.\u201d Noting the \u201cslow decline\u201d of his \u201cphysical strength,\u201d Benedict says in the letter that \u201cinteriorly, I am on a pilgrimage towards Home.\u201d The former Roman Pontiff admits that \u201cthis last stretch of the road\u201d is \u201cat times difficult,\u201d but says, \u201cIt is a great grace for me to be surrounded by a love and goodness that I could not have imagined.\u201d<\/p>\n

Concluding his letter, Benedict said he considers the concern of the readers for his well-being as an \u201caccompaniment\u201d for the journey. In closing, he expresses his gratitude, and assures everyone of his prayers.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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