However, Vatican spokesman Federico Lombardi said this week that Emeritus Pope Benedict was not ill.
In the wake of the row, Pope Benedict XVI expressed "full and indisputable solidarity" with Jews.
His trip comes at the same time Pope Benedict is scheduled to visit the Caribbean island.
Norah O'Donnell about the legacy of Pope Benedict XVI on the announcement of his impending resignation.
Vatican Secretary of State Tarcisio Bertone on Wednesday thanked Pope Benedict for his service.
Pope Benedict was forced to issue an apology in response to the angry reactions.
Pope Benedict has always put the Church first and views himself as its servant.
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Separately, Pope Benedict XVI on Sunday implored the Syrian regime to heed international demands.
So is Pope Benedict XVI, with whom Mr Pera once wrote a book on the subject.
Sylvia, what is the mood in Turkey just two days ahead of Pope Benedict's arrival?
The four complained in the week before 11 February, when Pope Benedict announced his resignation.
The Vatican confirmed that Pope Benedict XVI had decided to make the resignation effective immediately.
Looking tired and drawn, Pope Benedict thanked the crowd for their warm greeting and their sympathy.
Even worse for the church are two issues that may directly involve Pope Benedict XVI himself.
Pope Benedict felt change was warranted at the highest level of the Catholic Church.
However, he remains a Cardinal Elector which will enable him to vote for Pope Benedict's successor.
Pope Benedict XVI has approved the launch of a new Latin language college in the Vatican.
His case has caused huge embarrassment to the Vatican authorities and to Pope Benedict in person.
It was something Pope Benedict warned about on his state visit to Britain last year.
Pope Benedict can claim that his remarks last Tuesday were not intended to provoke.
During President Obama's inauguration and a visit to the U.S. by Pope Benedict last year, Washington, D.
Under Pope Benedict, Father Lombardi was a mere functionary who had no direct access to the pontiff.
Pope Benedict XVI landed in Ankara Tuesday, making his first visit to a Muslim country as pontiff.
Cardinal O'Brien has confirmed he will not take part in the conclave to elect Pope Benedict's successor.
He said that Pope Benedict would, just like his immediate predecessors, be visiting Jerusalem as a pilgrim.
Mr. Leones said he thought Pope Benedict's visit might give further space for religious groups on the island.
Mr Brown said he had invited Pope Benedict XVI to visit the UK as soon as he wanted.
Pope BENEDICT XVI: (Through Translator) Yes, I'd like to show them how beautiful it is to be Christian.
Pope Benedict XVI today returns to his homeland, Germany, to take part in World Youth Day in Cologne.
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