Articles by Hannah Brockhaus
The relationship between Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI and Pope Francis
Jan 2, 2023 / 13:00 pmPope Francis visited Benedict frequently, including a final time three days before the pope emeritus' death.
‘We love Benedict’: Catholics flock to the Vatican to say goodbye to Benedict XVI
Jan 2, 2023 / 11:00 amApproximately 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 to be buried in first tomb of Pope John Paul II
Jan 2, 2023 / 06:35 amBenedict XVI’s coffin will be carried to the crypt under the central part of St. Peter’s Basilica for interment after his funeral Mass on Jan. 5.
VIDEO AND PHOTOS: Thousands gather to pay final respects to body of Benedict XVI
Jan 2, 2023 / 04:54 amThe mortal remains of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI will lie in state in St. Peter’s Basilica through Jan. 4.
Pope Francis: Let Mary teach you what to do in the new year
Jan 1, 2023 / 08:31 amAn estimated 40,000 people gathered in St. Peter's Square for the pope’s New Year’s Day Angelus reflection.
Vatican shares first photos of Benedict XVI after death
Jan 1, 2023 / 05:28 amThe photos were taken at the Mater Ecclesiae Monastery, where the pope emeritus spent his retirement years and where he died on Dec. 31.
FULL TEXT: Benedict XVI shares his final thoughts with the Church
Dec 31, 2022 / 13:28 pmEach pope writes a spiritual testament to be made public only after his death. This is Benedict XVI’s.
Pope Francis gives thanks to God for Benedict XVI’s sacrifices for the Church
Dec 31, 2022 / 10:33 amPope 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
Dec 31, 2022 / 10:00 amThe tombs in the Vatican crypt are close to the remains of the Catholic Church’s first pope, St. Peter the Apostle.
Benedict XVI’s funeral: Here's what Catholics need to know
Dec 31, 2022 / 05:19 amThe Vatican has announced details about the funeral arrangements for Pope Benedict XVI.
PHOTOS: Key moments from Benedict XVI’s papacy
Dec 31, 2022 / 03:45 amA snapshot of Benedict XVI’s papacy in photos.
Rome Diocese to offer Mass for Benedict XVI
Dec 29, 2022 / 07:30 am“Let us accompany our dear bishop emeritus in his moment of suffering and trial,” Cardinal De Donatis said.
Vatican: Benedict XVI’s condition serious but stable
Dec 29, 2022 / 06:35 am“Although his condition remains serious, the situation at the moment is stable,” the Vatican said on Thursday.
Pope Francis on St. Francis de Sales: He taught that ‘devotion is meant for everyone’
Dec 28, 2022 / 10:30 am“I find that his flexibility and his far-sighted vision have much to say to us.”
Vatican shares prayer for Benedict XVI’s health
Dec 28, 2022 / 06:30 amPope Francis asked Catholics to pray for the “very ill” pope emeritus.
Pope Francis: The manger ‘is the throne of our King’
Dec 28, 2022 / 05:00 am“The manger and the cross, this is the throne of Jesus,” Pope Francis said.
Vatican: Benedict XVI under medical care as health takes sudden turn
Dec 28, 2022 / 03:48 amPope Francis visited the 95-year-old pope emeritus after his Wednesday general audience.
Pope Francis: Pray for a ‘very ill’ Benedict XVI
Dec 28, 2022 / 02:16 amPope emeritus Benedict XVI is 95 years old.
PHOTOS: Italian play recalls St. Francis’ Nativity in Greccio
Dec 27, 2022 / 08:50 amOn Dec. 26, actors in Greccio, Italy put on a play telling the story of how St. Francis of Assisi created the first living Nativity scene.
Pope Francis on Christmas: The manger is a sign that God is with us and loves us
Dec 24, 2022 / 12:20 pm“What does this night still have to say to our lives?” Pope Francis asked.