Pope Francis and Benedict XVI met in a historic encounter on Saturday. They prayed together in the chapel of Castel Gandolfo before having a private meeting with each other that lasted around half an hour. Although the details of their conversation have not been disclosed, Vatican spokesman Fr Federico Lombardi described it as "a moment of profound communion" between the Pope and Pope Emeritus.
The Vatican has released these pictures from the meeting:
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For you who have been followers of Jesus Christ for a long time, maybe the pain and suffering of this world and the darkness you have had to live through this past year has gotten you down to the point of complete and utter discouragement. But all is not lost.
