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Benedict XVI’s funeral: How to watch, what to expect
The funeral of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI will be held on Thursday in Rome in St. Peter’s Square at 9:30... Read more
Benedict XVI’s theology summed up by his last words, says theologian
To theologian Chad Pecknold, the hallmark of all Benedict XVI’s teaching is “that encounter with Jesus Christ [that] is divine... Read more
Catholic bishops in Africa recall ‘great self-sacrifice’ of Pope Benedict XVI
Writing on behalf of Catholic bishops in Africa, Congolese Cardinal Ambongo said Benedict XVI invited Africa to “trust in itself... Read more
FDA changes policy to allow abortion pills to be sold at pharmacies
The Food and Drug Administration officially changed its policy to allow pharmacies, such as CVS and Walgreens, to sell mifepristone. Read more
Father Fessio on ‘Professor Ratzinger,’ the future Benedict XVI
Father Joseph Fessio, SJ, studied theology under Joseph Ratzinger and went on to found Ignatius Press, the main publisher of... Read more
Bolivia: Priest condemns police pursuit of protesters into church where they sought sanctuary
The pastor of Holy Cross parish in the Archdiocese of Santa Cruz de la Sierra in Bolivia said that a... Read more
Anglican Ordinariate converts express gratitude for Benedict XVI’s ‘prophetic’ vision of unity
The Personal Ordinariate of Our Lady of Walsingham was established in 2011 by Pope Benedict XVI to allow Anglicans to... Read more
President Joe Biden will not attend Benedict XVI’s funeral
The Vatican’s press office has confirmed that only two official state delegations — from Italy and Germany — were invited... Read more
Pope Francis: Benedict XVI brought us to ‘encounter with Jesus’
Pope Francis began his message Jan. 4 with a reference to his predecessor, Benedict XVI, who died on Dec. 31. Read more
Archbishop Broglio visits Ukraine, promises American solidarity
Archbishop Timothy Broglio, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, offered messages of encouragement and solidarity. Read more
Trump taken to task by pro-life groups for blaming midterm losses on abortion issue
Former president Donald Trump blamed Republican losses in the November midterm elections on candidates who opposed abortion for any reason. Read more
10 quotes from Pope Benedict XVI on the beauty of love and suffering
When Pope Benedict XVI published his first encyclical, he chose an everlasting topic: love. Read more
Cardinal Pell: Benedict XVI was complete opposite of the caricatures of his enemies
Australian Cardinal George Pell shared in an interview with EWTN News in Depth that Pope Benedict XVI was actually “a... Read more
Outpouring of prayers for NFL player Damar Hamlin from Catholic high school, fellow players
Damar Hamlin, a safety with the Buffalo Bills, is in critical condition after suffering cardiac arrest during an NFL football... Read more
PHOTOS: A look back at Pope Benedict XVI’s participation in World Youth Days
On each World Youth Day, the late pope exhorted young people to follow the guidance of the Gospel by using... Read more
Personal secretary of Benedict XVI set to publish new book: Who is he?
Pope Benedict XVI’s longtime personal secretary, Archbishop Georg Gänswein, has written a firsthand account of his friend and mentor’s papacy. Read more
Bells to ring for Benedict XVI in all Catholic churches in Germany
The bells of all Catholic churches of the 27 dioceses of Germany are expected to toll at 11 a.m. (local... Read more
Here are the prayers and readings for Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI’s funeral Mass
Pope Francis will preside over the funeral of Benedict XVI on Thursday, Jan. 5, at 9:30 a.m. (Rome time) in... Read more
‘Bethlehem Bells’ exhibit brings the Holy Land to America
The bells that once graced the ancient Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem have traveled from the Holy Land for... Read more
What did being a cardinal mean to Joseph Ratzinger?
The future Pope Benedict XVI wore the red cassock for almost 28 years. Read more
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