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Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI dies at 95

Former Pope Benedict XVI died on Saturday at age 95. Born Joseph Alois Ratzinger, the German Cardinal who succeeded Pope John Paul II served as pope for eight years before stepping down, becoming the first pope in 600 years to resign his office. Correspondent Chris Livesay is at the Vatican with the latest.
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