Pope Francis has visited his predecessor Benedict XVI as the Vatican said that the 95-year-old former pope’s health worsened on Wednesday morning. Francis described Benedict as being “very sick” during a general audience at the Vatican earlier in the day. He urged the faithful to ask God “to comfort and support” the retired pontiff. Vatican spokesperson Matteo Bruni attributed Benedict’s condition to his advanced age, without providing further details. “The situation is under control for the moment,” Bruni said. “The situation is certainly very serious,” said long-time companion and theologian…