It was during that visit that the world saw how frail Benedict had become in the three weeks since his emotional departure from the Apostolic Palace: Always a man with a purposeful walk, he shuffled tentatively that day, using his cane.

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The two countries have engaged in military and verbal jousts since his departure on Wednesday, despite assurances from both sides that they would seek peace through dialogue.

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