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Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI
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.
The Relationship Between Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI and Pope Francis
In the first hours after his election on March 13, 2013, Pope Francis thought of his predecessor, Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI.
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.
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.
Benedict XVI’s Final Resting Place Decided: He will be Buried in Vatican Crypt
Benedict XVI will be buried in the crypt under St. Peter’s Basilica, the Vatican said Saturday afternoon.
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.
Rome Diocese to Offer Mass for Benedict XVI
The Diocese of Rome will offer a special Mass for Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI at the Basilica of St. John Lateran on Friday afternoon.
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.
The Most Frequently Asked Questions About Pope Benedict XVI
On Dec. 28 the press office of the Holy See announced that Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI’s condition had taken a turn for the worse and that he was receiving medical care at his residence at the Mater Ecclesiae Monastery in the Vatican.
Pope Francis: Benedict XVI was "leader" in Responding to Sexual Abuse
In a recent interview Pope Francis said his predecessor Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI was a leader in “taking responsibility” and responding with transparency to clerical sexual abuse — the latest defense by the Holy Father of his predecessor, who is facing criticism in his native Germany for his handling of several abuse cases as an archbishop decades ago.
Benedict XVI Reflects on Vatican II in New Letter
In a new letter, Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI characterizes the Second Vatican Council as “not only meaningful, but necessary.”
