HomeBenedict’s death clears path for Pope Francis to retire of old age in futurePope Francis leads the Angelus prayer, on World Peace Day,

Pope Francis leads the Angelus prayer, on World Peace Day,

Pope Francis leads the Mass to mark the World Day of Peace in St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican, January 1, 2023. Vatican Media/Handout via REUTERS

FILE PHOTO: Pope Francis leads the Angelus prayer, on World

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