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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... Read more
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... Read more
‘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... Read more
Vatican: Benedict XVI has rested well, his condition is stable
The Vatican said on Friday that Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI had rested well and that his condition was unchanged. Read more
Benedict’s serious illness raises questions about pope emeritus protocols
The end of a reigning pope’s life is observed by a series of very well-timed and well-understood rites. But what... Read more
Rome Diocese to offer Mass for Benedict XVI
“Let us accompany our dear bishop emeritus in his moment of suffering and trial,” Cardinal De Donatis said. Read more
Vatican: Benedict XVI’s condition serious but stable
“Although his condition remains serious, the situation at the moment is stable,” the Vatican said on Thursday. Read more
Pope Francis on St. Francis de Sales: He taught that ‘devotion is meant for everyone’
“I find that his flexibility and his far-sighted vision have much to say to us.” Read more
Vatican shares prayer for Benedict XVI’s health
Pope Francis asked Catholics to pray for the “very ill” pope emeritus. Read more
Pope Francis: The manger ‘is the throne of our King’
“The manger and the cross, this is the throne of Jesus,” Pope Francis said. Read more
Vatican: Benedict XVI under medical care as health takes sudden turn
Pope Francis visited the 95-year-old pope emeritus after his Wednesday general audience. Read more
Pope Francis: Pray for a ‘very ill’ Benedict XVI
Pope emeritus Benedict XVI is 95 years old. Read more
Pope Francis, renewing his prayers for peace in Ukraine, calls on Catholics to learn from the martyrs
Pope Francis on Monday called on Catholics to pray for those who have harmed them — and those persecuted —... Read more
Full text: Pope Francis’ Christmas Urbi et Orbi blessing 2022
The following is the full text of the pope’s Christmas “Urbi et Orbi” address delivered from the central balcony overlooking... Read more
On Christmas Day, Pope Francis prays for Prince of Peace to end ‘third world war’
Speaking from the central balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica on Dec. 25, the pope offered the traditional “Urbi et Orbi”... Read more
Full text: Pope Francis’ homily for Christmas 2022
Pope Francis celebrated Christmas Eve Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica. Read more
Pope Francis on Christmas: The manger is a sign that God is with us and loves us
“What does this night still have to say to our lives?” Pope Francis asked. Read more
Father Rupnik ‘egocentric and violent,’ a sister from his former community alleges
The sister told CNA she did not know anything about sexual abuse or allegations of abuse, but that her experience... Read more
What does it mean to be laicized, defrocked, or dismissed from the clerical state?
Father Frank Pavone was laicized Nov. 9 for “blasphemous communications on social media” and “persistent disobedience of lawful instructions of... Read more
Pope Francis to Roman Curia: Be vigilant against ‘the evil that quietly lurks among us’
Pope Francis warned the Roman Curia on Thursday that they need to be vigilant in the face of temptation by... Read more
