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Two popes attend gathering for elderly at Vatican

2014-09-28 31 Dailymotion

Pope Francis walks out onto St. Peter's Square Sunday...<br/> <br />...and embraces former Pope Benedict -- as Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli performs "Con Te Partiro".<br/> <br />This is only the third time the former pontiff has made a public appearance since his resignation in February 2013.<br/> <br />During the event for elderly people, Pope Francis pays heed to the 87-year-old Benedict.<br/> <br />(SOUNDBITE) (Italian) POPE FRANCIS SAYING:<br/> <br />"I have said many times that I really like him living here in the Vatican, because it is like having a wise grandfather at home. Thank you! "<br/> <br />Addressing some 40,000 elderly people, the Pope denounces the neglect and abandonment of the old.<br/> <br />(SOUNDBITE) (Italian) POPE FRANCIS SAYING:<br/> <br />"How many times are old people just discarded, victims of an abandonment that is tantamount to hidden euthanasia. This is the result of a throw-away culture that is hurting our world so much,"<br/> <br />After the event, Benedict makes his way back home...<br/> <br />...whil

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