London, United Kingdom: King Charles on Saturday (Sunday in Manila) led Britain's tributes to former pope Benedict 16th, who has died aged 95, praising his efforts to "promote peace" between Catholic and Protestant communities.

The king acknowledged the former pontiff's "constant efforts to promote peace" and to "strengthen the relationship between the global Anglican Communion and the Roman Catholic Church," adding he received the news with "deep sadness."

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