Former Pope Benedict XVI, the first pontiff to voluntarily step down in about 600 years, died Saturday at a Vatican monastery, a spokesperson for the Holy See said. He was 95.Benedict shocked the world in February 2013 when he announced at age 85 that he no longer had the strength to carry out his duties due to his advanced age. Pontiffs are normally expected to serve until death.His papacy was plagued by scandals including a series of revelations on sexual abuse of minors by members of the clergy worldwide. His butler has also been charged with theft over having leaked Vatican documents.Be…READ FULL ARTICLE
