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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
Pope Francis: God’s justice frees us from the snares of evil
On the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord, the pope said in his Angelus address that “Jesus reveals God’s... Read more
Pope Francis: Celebrate the date of your baptism like a birthday
On the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord on Jan. 8, the pope baptized 13 babies and presided over... Read more
Pope Benedict XVI: Doctor of the Church?
There are currently 37 Doctors of the Church, from Irenaeus of Lyon in the third century to Thérèse of Lisieux... 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
FULL TEXT: Pope Francis’ homily for the Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord
Here is is the full text of Pope Francis’ homily for the Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord. Read more
Pope Francis: the Three Kings found God in poverty
The Solemnity of the Epiphany celebrates the arrival of the Magi who came with gifts to worship the Child Jesus... 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
The story behind the image hanging at Benedict XVI’s funeral
The image, which hung in front of the central entrance to St. Peter’s Basilica, appears to be a copy of... Read more
A Ratzinger reader: 5 books to help you encounter Pope Benedict XVI
Here are five suggestions for a Benedict reading list. They span decades and topics, but each has been chosen as... 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
FULL TEXT: Pope Francis’ homily at Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI’s funeral Mass
“Benedict, faithful friend of the Bridegroom, may your joy be complete as you hear his voice, now and forever!” Read more
