At the end of the Pope's final audience of the year, he asked people to "pray a special prayer for Pope Emeritus Benedict". The Vatican then said the ex-Pope's health had worsened in recent hours.

Nothing is known of his family background. At the age of seven he was entrusted to the care of Benedict Biscop, who is 674 AD had founded the monastery of St Peter at Wearmouth. In 682 AD ...

The trust’s chief executive Jo Heaton OBE said: “We are delighted with Benedict Biscop’s Ofsted report which demonstrates the high standards of inclusive provision our school ensures every ...