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Pope pays tribute to the late Pope Benedict, highlighting his gentleness

Keeping his appointment to celebrate vespers as 2022 was ending, Pope Francis also paid tribute to his predecessor, Pope Benedict XVI, who died early Dec. 31.

World leaders express condolences, appreciation for Pope's legacy

Highlighting Pope Benedict XVI's great intellect, love and kindness, many of the world's political ...

Former doctrinal enforcer used pontificate to crack down on sex abuse

The late Pope Benedict XVI's disgust over the abuse scandals marring the Church was made evident even before his election as Pope.

Pope Benedict saw Jews, Muslims as allies in defending belief in God

In trying to help people understand how belief in God is a natural part of life and provides...

Pope Benedict forged ecumenical friendships even as dialogue slowed

During his many years at the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith as well as during his pontificate, Pope Benedict XVI made incisive contributions to the search for Christian unity, although some of his teaching also was read as ecumenically insensitive.

Important events in the life of Pope Benedict XVI

Here are some important events in the life of Pope Benedict XVI.

Pope Benedict's 2008 U.S. visit a whirlwind with timely, pointed messages

When Pope Benedict came to the United States for a visit to Washington and New York spanning six days in mid-April 2008, some news accounts called the pace of his schedule "grueling."

UPDATE: Pope Benedict: Eight years as Pope capped long ministry as teacher of faith

Retired Pope Benedict XVI, who had an impressive record...

UPDATE: Pope Benedict's funeral will respect his wishes to be simple

In accordance with Pope Benedict XVI's wishes, his funeral and moments of prayer surrounding it will be simple, according to the Vatican press office.

On ground in Eastern Europe, U.S. Catholics aid Ukraine on various fronts

Nelson Mejia said he was stressed watching news....

Vatican agency pays tribute to 18 missionaries killed in 2022

Most of the 18 Catholic missionaries murdered in 2022...

Papal message for World Peace Day: War, hunger, turmoil are connected

The interconnected "moral, social, political and economic crises" facing the world cannot be ...

Eritrean authorities free Catholic bishop held 75 days in prison

Eritrean authorities have freed Catholic Bishop Fikremariam Hagos Tsalim..

UPDATE: Pope Francis asks prayers for ailing Pope Benedict

The day after Pope Francis told people retired Pope Benedict was "very sick" and ...

Papal calendar: 2023 holds important events for Pope Francis

Pope Francis will soon pack his bags for his first foreign trip of 2023, a year that promises to be as busy as ever.


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