The retires Pope failing from Germany, called to rest at age of 95, after having served for more than eight years as Pope from 2005 to 2013. He has been in retirement for nearly 10 years.

The President, who visited His Eminence Brian Udaigwe, Vatican Apostolic Ambassador to Sri Lanka, engaged in brief conversation with him.

President Ranil Wickremesinghe also paid tribute to the photograph of Pope Benedict XVI, and marked his condolences by highlighting Pope Benedict XVI’s great intellect, love and kindness. The President made a note in the special condolence book, which was placed at the Embassy.

President’s Media Division