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Benedict XVI to be buried in first tomb of Pope John Paul II
Benedict XVI’s coffin will be carried to the crypt under the central part of St. Peter’s Basilica for interment after... Read more
Benedict XVI’s funeral: Only 2 countries will send official delegations
The Holy See’s announcement that delegations from Italy and Germany will attend the funeral answers one of the questions surrounding... Read more
In stepping down, Benedict XVI carved out new role as ‘contemplative’ pope
On Feb. 11, 2013, Pope Benedict XVI dropped a bombshell. Read more
VIDEO AND PHOTOS: Thousands gather to pay final respects to body of Benedict XVI
The mortal remains of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI will lie in state in St. Peter’s Basilica through Jan. 4. Read more
Benedict XVI: thinker, preacher, saint? Scholars and former students discuss legacy
Some scholars and former students of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI raised the prospect of the late pontiff’s canonization and recognition... Read more
Here are the last words spoken by Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI
The retired pope spoke the words shortly after his longtime personal secretary Archbishop Georg Gänswein briefly stepped out of the... Read more
Benedict XVI: A look back at the cat-loving pope’s favorite feline friends
The late pope emeritus had a great love for cats was known to feed the many cats that lived in... Read more
The story behind Pope Benedict XVI’s red shoes
Benedict’s choice of shoes stands out because his predecessor and successor — St. John Paul II and Pope Francis —... Read more
Pope Francis: Let Mary teach you what to do in the new year
An estimated 40,000 people gathered in St. Peter's Square for the pope’s New Year’s Day Angelus reflection. Read more
Vatican shares first photos of Benedict XVI after death
The photos were taken at the Mater Ecclesiae Monastery, where the pope emeritus spent his retirement years and where he... Read more
Pope Francis entrusts the late Benedict XVI to the Blessed Virgin Mary
At the first papal Mass of 2023, thousands of Catholics gathered in St. Peter’s Basilica prayed for the late Pope... Read more
WATCH: Benedict's longtime secretary, Archbishop Georg Gänswein, reflects on the late pope's life, legacy
One of the people closest to Benedict XVI granted an exclusive interview to EWTN last month. Read more
Benedict’s XVI’s spiritual testament underlines ‘the reasonableness of faith’
In the final thoughts he wished to share with the Church, Benedict XVI wrote: “Do not let yourselves be confused!” Read more
FULL TEXT: Benedict XVI shares his final thoughts with the Church
Each pope writes a spiritual testament to be made public only after his death. This is Benedict XVI’s. Read more
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... Read more
Benedict XVI’s final resting place decided: He will be buried in Vatican crypt
The tombs in the Vatican crypt are close to the remains of the Catholic Church’s first pope, St. Peter the... Read more
LIVE UPDATES: Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI dies at age 95
Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, a leading theologian of the 20th century, has died at the age of 95. Follow here... Read more
Benedict XVI’s funeral: Here's what Catholics need to know
The Vatican has announced details about the funeral arrangements for Pope Benedict XVI. Read more
PHOTOS: Key moments from Benedict XVI’s papacy
A snapshot of Benedict XVI’s papacy in photos. Read more
A timeline of Pope Benedict XVI’s extraordinary life
Pope Benedict XVI led an extraordinary life that included a wartime childhood in Nazi Germany, a key role at the... Read more
