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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
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
‘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’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
Benedict XVI: thinker, preacher, saint? Scholars and former students discuss legacy
Some scholars and former students of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI raised the prospect of the late pontiff’s canonization and recognition... Read more
Here are the last words spoken by Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI
The retired pope spoke the words shortly after his longtime personal secretary Archbishop Georg Gänswein briefly stepped out of the... Read more
Benedict XVI: A look back at the cat-loving pope’s favorite feline friends
The late pope emeritus had a great love for cats was known to feed the many cats that lived in... Read more
The story behind Pope Benedict XVI’s red shoes
Benedict’s choice of shoes stands out because his predecessor and successor — St. John Paul II and Pope Francis —... Read more
