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Pope Benedict’s kiss goodbye
The infant son of a former Catholic News Agency editor received a farewell kiss on his forehead from Pope Benedict... Read more
How to visit the tomb of Benedict XVI
The Vatican crypt will reopen to the public on Jan. 8. Read more
A look back: Benedict XVI’s life as pope emeritus
Pope Benedict XVI spent the final years of his life largely out of the public eye, living in retirement as... Read more
Pope Francis reorganizes Diocese of Rome in face of ‘epochal change’
The constitution goes into effect on Jan. 31. Read more
Cardinal Zen meets Pope Francis, prays at Benedict XVI’s tomb
The 90-year-old cardinal was in Rome for two days after the Hong Kong authorities temporarily released his passport. Read more
Pope Francis on Epiphany: Get out of your comfort zone to seek God like the Magi
In his homily for the Church’s celebration of the three kings on Jan. 6, the pope warned that today’s world... Read more
Analysis: A closer look at the ceremonial details of Benedict XVI’s funeral
Without question, Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI’s funeral was a pope’s funeral. But there were clear signals that it was not... Read more
People attending Benedict XVI’s funeral recall their personal memories of a ‘humble pope’
More than 50,000 people attended the Jan. 5 funeral for the pope emeritus who died at the age of 95... Read more
PHOTOS: Scenes from the funeral of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI
Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI was laid to rest Thursday following a funeral Mass attended by tens of thousands of people. Read more
PHOTOS: Solemn images of the closing of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI’s coffin
The casket was closed in a private ceremony in St. Peter’s Basilica on the evening of Jan. 4 after three... Read more
PHOTOS: Benedict XVI laid to rest in private ceremony
Benedict’s wooden coffin was placed in the crypt under the central part of St. Peter’s Basilica, in the first tomb... Read more
Missed Pope Benedict XVI’s funeral? Watch it here
Watch EWTN's live coverage of the funeral Mass for Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI. Read more
Benedict XVI’s funeral: Tens of thousands attend simple, solemn liturgy for beloved pope emeritus
Royalty, cardinals, patriarchs, government officials, and many Catholic families and religious attended the funeral of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI on... 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
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
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
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
What did being a cardinal mean to Joseph Ratzinger?
The future Pope Benedict XVI wore the red cassock for almost 28 years. Read more
Meet 7 of the best-known saints canonized by Pope Benedict XVI
During his pontificate, Pope Benedict XVI beatified 870 people and canonized a total of 45 saints. Read more
