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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
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
