His Holiness Pope Emeritus Benedict has sent a short letter to the editor of the Italian news daily Il Corriere della Sera. The Pope Emeritus was responding to the many inquiries from readers as to how he is spending this last period of his life. In 2013, Benedict XVI became the first pope since Gregory XII in 1415 to resign the papacy.
As reported by Vatican Radio, His Holiness Pope Emeritus Benedict conveyed that “Interiorly, I am on a pilgrimage towards Home. This last stretch of the road is at times difficult but it is a great grace for me to be surrounded by a love and goodness that I could not have imagined.”
Pope Emeritus Benedict concluded his letter by remarking that he considers the concern of the readers for his well-being as an accompaniment for the journey and he expressed his gratitude and assures every one of his prayers.
