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I hope that I can join them soon': Benedict XVI sends condolence message after friend's death | Catholic News Agency
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Pope Benedict XVI has thanked the media for their coverage of the papal transition following the death of John Paul II during a press conference held in Vatican on April 23, 2005.
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Pope emeritus Benedict XVI pens emotional letter for funeral of his brother, Georg Ratzinger - Vatican News
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