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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
‘Flavors of home’: Benedict XVI’s favorite restaurant in Rome
Inside the cozy Cantina Tirolese in Rome, Benedict XVI knew he could always find the flavors of home. Read more
Cardinal Zen: Benedict XVI will be a ‘powerful intercessor in heaven’ for China
In a reflection posted on his blog on Jan. 3, Cardinal Joseph Zen remembered Benedict XVI as a “great defender... Read more
Funeral of Benedict XVI: Everything you need to know
Following the death of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, these are the details you should know about his funeral in the... Read more
Scenes from a day of grief and gratitude: 65,000 pay their respects to Benedict XVI
The body of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI was laid in state for the first time Monday, drawing a massive crowd... 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
The relationship between Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI and Pope Francis
Pope Francis visited Benedict frequently, including a final time three days before the pope emeritus' death. Read more
Five quotes from Pope Benedict XVI on faith
Pope Benedict XVI’s death marks the end of an era in which the prolific writer and speaker conveyed his reflections... Read more
Catholic converts: ‘Benedict XVI led me into the Catholic Church’
In the days after news spread that Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI was nearing the end of his life, a number... Read more
‘We love Benedict’: Catholics flock to the Vatican to say goodbye to Benedict XVI
Approximately 40,000 people visited Benedict XVI in the first five hours he was lying in state on Monday, according to... Read more
Remembering Pope Benedict XVI’s visit to the United States
Pope Benedict XVI, who died Dec. 31, visited the United States only once, but he left a lasting impression. Read more
Benedict XVI to be buried in first tomb of Pope John Paul II
Benedict XVI’s coffin will be carried to the crypt under the central part of St. Peter’s Basilica for interment after... Read more
Benedict XVI’s funeral: Only 2 countries will send official delegations
The Holy See’s announcement that delegations from Italy and Germany will attend the funeral answers one of the questions surrounding... Read more
In stepping down, Benedict XVI carved out new role as ‘contemplative’ pope
On Feb. 11, 2013, Pope Benedict XVI dropped a bombshell. Read more
