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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.

Seminarian's cross made from an old pew part of new seminary's future

Everybody needs a hobby, as the saying goes, including seminarians.

Love comes first, Pope says in letter on teaching of St. Francis de Sales

The most important question a Christian can ask when making any decision in life is "where the greatest love is to be found," Pope Francis wrote in a letter marking the 400th anniversary of St. Francis de Sales, a doctor of the Church.

Pope Francis says retired Pope Benedict is 'very sick'

Saying that retired Pope Benedict XVI was "very sick," Pope Francis asked people to offer special prayers for him.

Listen to the cries of the newborn Prince of Peace, Pope says on Christmas

With the birth of Jesus, God became flesh to share ...

Bring hope to others, justice for the poor, Pope says at Christmas Mass

Christ was born to touch people's hearts and show that love is the power that changes the course of history, Pope Francis said.


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