However, Vatican spokesman Federico Lombardi said this week that Emeritus Pope Benedict was not ill.
Vatican spokesman Federico Lombardi told reporters that was because Mexican bishops didn't make a direct request.
Peter's and then deliver the traditional Angelus blessing, said Vatican spokesman Father Federico Lombardi.
Federico Lombardi declined to comment on La Repubblica's article in a media briefing on Thursday.
Papal spokesman Federico Lombardi said the article did not express the views of the Italian bishops.
And he intends to go on living there for the foreseeable future, according to the Vatican spokesman Federico Lombardi.
Federico Lombardi, the Vatican's lead spokesman, dismissed the claims as false and defamatory.
Federico Lombardi, said the Pope was not necessarily referring to the Castros.
The cardinals may to be able to pull it off before March 15, according to Vatican spokesman, Father Federico Lombardi.
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Federico Lombardi, has acknowledged Benedict's post-retirement decline but insists the 86-year-old German isn't suffering from any ailment and is just old.
Federico Lombardi said he understands Benedict offered his pledge of obedience to the new pope, while Francis thanked Benedict for his ministry.
Ahead of this year's conclave, spokesman Father Federico Lombardi said the chemical technique had been improved to ensure a clear color signal.
Federico Lombardi, said Pope Francis is closely following the events in Syria.
Federico Lombardi took time during his daily press briefings to address it.
Vatican spokesman Federico Lombardi confirmed the trial would end on Saturday just hours before a major Vatican conference of the world's bishops.
Federico Lombardi, a Vatican spokesman, dismissed the claims as false and defamatory.
For now, Gabriele is being held in a special cell within Vatican City, a walled enclave within Rome, according to Vatican spokesman Federico Lombardi.
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At the Vatican, Father Federico Lombardi, a spokesman for the church, told reporters that Pope Benedict XVI has been informed of the allegations.
Gabriele is "very likely" to be pardoned by Pope Benedict, Vatican spokesman Federico Lombardi said, though it is not clear when this might happen.
Federico Lombardi said it was likely Francis, at least for the moment, given the off-the-cuff style, was sticking with Italian, a language he's comfortable with.
Vatican spokesman Father Federico Lombardi said the Pope was considering changes to two documents approved by his predecessor, but did not specify the possible alterations.
"He packed his bags and then he went to pay the bill for his room so as to set a good example, " said Vatican spokesman Federico Lombardi.
Federico Lombardi, said Saturday that 75 cardinals normally live in Rome and another 66 had arrived or were in the process of arriving, making 141 in total.
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Federico Lombardi said Saturday that 75 cardinals normally live in Rome and another 66 have arrived or are in the process of arriving, making 141 in total.
"He packed his bags and then he went to pay the bill for his room so as to set a good example, " said Vatican spokesman Father Federico Lombardi.
Federico Lombardi said, adding that it was a "spiritual" decision.
Federico Lombardi, a Vatican spokesman, said at a news conference.
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Federico Lombardi, suggested the pope's decision didn't come entirely as a surprise to those close to him, since they had noticed the pope getting more frail in recent months.
Vatican spokesman Federico Lombardi said it was "perfectly normal" for there to be no result at this stage of the conclave, and not a sign of division among the cardinals.
Federico Lombardi said the pope accepted Cardinal O'Brien's resignation "in light of the conclave, " saying the pope aimed to address an "unclear situation" before cardinals were formally summoned to Rome.
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