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Benedict XVI Dead at 95: The "humble worker" and His Legacy of Hope to the Catholic Church
Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI has died at the age of 95, bringing to a close the momentous life of a Churchman who proclaimed the “eternal joy” of Jesus Christ and called himself a “humble worker” in the vineyard of the Lord.
Pope Francis Gives Thanks to God for Benedict XVI’s Sacrifices for the Church
Pope Francis gave thanks for the good works and sacrifices of Benedict XVI, hours after the pope emeritus’ death on Saturday at the age of 95.
Funeral Mass of Benedict XVI to be Held Jan. 5
The Vatican announced Saturday that the funeral Mass of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI will take place at 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 5, 2023, in St. Peter’s Square.
A Timeline of Pope Benedict XVI’s Extraordinary Life
A Timeline of Pope Benedict XVI’s Extraordinary Life
BREAKING: Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI Dies at Age 95
Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, a leading theologian of the 20th century and the first pope to resign from office in nearly 600 years, has died at the age of 95, the Vatican announced.
"Trust in Providence": Faithful Pray for Benedict XVI at Special Mass in Rome
In a special Mass for Benedict XVI at the Basilica of St. John Lateran on Friday afternoon, the faithful joined in prayer for the ailing pope emeritus.
Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI’s Condition Serious but Stable: Vatican
Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI’s condition is serious but stable, the Vatican said on Thursday.
Benedict XVI Under Medication As Health Takes Sudden Turn: Vatican
The Vatican confirmed Wednesday that pope emeritus Benedict XVI has experienced a sudden decline in his health, but is stable and under medical care.
Pray for a "very ill" Benedict XVI: Pope Francis
Pope Francis on Wednesday asked for prayers for a “very ill” Benedict XVI.
Vatican Shares Prayer for Benedict XVI’s Health
The Vatican’s news service posted a prayer for the health of Benedict XVI on Wednesday, after Pope Francis asked Catholics to pray for the “very ill” pope emeritus.
Pope Francis Renews Prayers for Peace in Ukraine, Calls on Catholics to Learn from Martyr
Pope Francis on Monday called on Catholics to pray for those who have harmed them — and those persecuted — as he renewed his Christmas call for peace in Ukraine and worldwide.
Pope Francis on Christmas: The Manger is a Sign that God is with us and Loves us
A manger, the Christ Child’s first resting place, can teach us a lot about the meaning of Christmas, Pope Francis said in his Christmas homily.
Pope Francis: Let us Think of the Ukrainian Children Without Heat this Christmas
Pope Francis has urged Catholics not to forget the many children in Ukraine this Christmas who are suffering without electricity and heating amid the war.
Pope Francis: St. Joseph Shows us How to Respond to disappointed Dreams
St. Joseph shows us how to “welcome surprises” when things do not go the way we expected, Pope Francis said Sunday in his weekly Angelus message.
4 Things to Know About Pope Francis on his 86th Birthday
“There is only one thing that really makes us age, grow old interiorly: not age, but sin,” Pope Francis said in 2017 during a speech about the Virgin Mary.
In World Peace Day message, Pope Francis asks, "What did we learn from the pandemic?"
In a message sent to heads of state across the world, Pope Francis has asked leaders to reflect on what lessons can be learned three years after the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.
This is Why Pope Francis Wants You to Spend Less Money this Christmas
Pope Francis is inviting everyone to have “a more humble Christmas” this year.
Pope Francis: Remain Vigilant Against Pride and "well-mannered demons"
Pope Francis encouraged Christians Wednesday to be vigilant against spiritual pride and the temptations of “well-mannered demons.”
Pope Francis to Ask Heads of State to Pardon Prisoners as Christmas Gesture
Pope Francis will send a letter to the world’s heads of state asking them to pardon prisoners, the Vatican announced Monday.
Pope Francis: Our Lady of Guadalupe "wants to stay with us"
Pope Francis celebrated Mass in Spanish in St. Peter’s Basilica Dec. 12 to mark the feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe, patroness of the Americas and the unborn.
