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Cardinal George Pell’s Final Years in Rome
Cardinal George Pell arrived in Rome on Sept. 30, 2020, in the midst of Vatican financial scandals and the immediate aftermath of the resignation of his once-rival, Cardinal Angelo Becciu.
Funeral of Cardinal George Pell to be at Vatican on Saturday
The funeral Mass of Cardinal George Pell will be held in St. Peter’s Basilica at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 14, the Vatican announced Thursday.
Pope Francis Praises Cardinal George Pell’s Dedication to the Church
Pope Francis has praised the witness, dedication, and faith of Cardinal George Pell, who died in Rome on Tuesday at the age of 81.
Pope Francis: We Don’t Have to be Perfect to Evangelize
We do not have to be perfect already to live in a way that gives witness to Christ and attracts others to him, Pope Francis said on Wednesday.
Investigation into "Vatican Girl" Cold Case Reopened Amid Rekindled Public Interest
The Vatican promoter of justice announced Monday that the investigation into the vanishing of Emanuela Orlandi, a teenaged Vatican citizen whose disappearance in the 1980s has since spawned myriad conspiracy theories, will be reopened.
This is Pope Francis’ Prayer Intention for the Month of January
Pope Francis’ prayer intention for the month of January is for educators.
Pope Francis: Vulnerability Threatens the "culture of efficiency"
Sickness and vulnerability is scary because it is a threat to the culture of efficiency, Pope Francis said on Tuesday in a message published ahead of the World Day of the Sick.
How to Visit the Tomb of Benedict XVI
Benedict XVI was buried in the crypt under St. Peter’s Basilica after his funeral Mass on Jan. 5.
Pope Francis Reorganizes Diocese of Rome in Face of "epochal change"
Pope Francis on Friday issued a document reorganizing the Vicariate of Rome in what he called a time of “epochal change.”
Pope Francis on Epiphany: Get Out of Your Comfort Zone to Seek God Like the Magi
On the Solemnity of the Epiphany, Pope Francis said that if the Magi had remained comfortable, they never would have encountered the Lord in Bethlehem.
People Attending Benedict XVI’s Funeral Recall their Personal Memories of a "humble pope"
Catholics from Germany, France, Ghana, India, Australia, Uganda, and many more countries who attended the funeral Mass for Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI on Thursday have shared their favorite memories of the late pope and why some decided to join in the chants of “santo subito” at the end of the ceremony.
PHOTOS: Benedict XVI Laid to Rest in Private Ceremony
Benedict XVI was buried in the Vatican on Thursday in a strictly private ceremony.
Benedict XVI’s Funeral: Tens of Thousands Attend Simple, Solemn Liturgy for Pope Emeritus
Tens of thousands of people were present in St. Peter’s Square for the funeral Thursday of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, a leading theologian of the 20th century and the first pope to resign from office in nearly 600 years.
Benedict XVI Brought us to "encounter with Jesus": Pope Francis
Benedict XVI “always wanted to accompany us in the encounter with Jesus,” Pope Francis said at the start of his weekly public audience on Wednesday.
10 Quotes From Pope Benedict XVI on the Beauty of Love and Suffering
When Pope Benedict XVI published his first encyclical, he chose an everlasting topic: love.
"We love Benedict" Catholics Flock to the Vatican to Say Goodbye to Benedict XVI
Approximately 40,000 people visited Benedict XVI in the first five hours he was lying in state on Monday, according to the Vatican gendarmes.
Benedict XVI’s Funeral: Only 2 Countries Will Send Official Delegations
Just two official state delegations — from Italy and Germany — will attend the funeral of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, the Vatican’s press office has confirmed, answering one of the many novel protocol questions posed by the death of a pope emeritus.
Here Are the Last Words Spoken by Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI
The last words of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI as he lay on his deathbed were “Lord, I love you!” according to the late pope’s longtime personal secretary Archbishop Georg Gänswein, Vatican News reported.
Benedict XVI: Thinker, Preacher, Saint? Scholars and Former Students Discuss Legacy
The death of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI prompted his former students and other Catholic scholars to reflect on his importance for the Catholic Church as a theologian, a scholar, and a preacher. Some even raised the prospect of the late pontiff’s canonization and recognition as a doctor of the Church.
Benedict XVI: A Look Back at the Cat-loving Pope’s Favorite Feline Friends
The late Benedict XVI was known for his intellectual acumen as a theologian and philosopher, but perhaps his most relatable quality was that he was a cat person.
