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Pope Benedict would have banned same-sex blessings, aide says on anniversary of his death
"It never would have happened (under Benedict) because it was so ambiguous," Mueller said on the sidelines of the event.
Vatican to publish never-before-seen homilies by Pope Benedict XVI written during his 10-year retirement
Thirty of the homilies date from Benedict’s pontificate, while around 100 more are from his retirement, said a statement from the publisher.
Public now can see Benedict's tomb at St. Peter's Basilica
The Vatican announced on Saturday that the public could visit the tomb starting Sunday morning.
Benedict XVI funeral brings tens of thousands of mourners to Vatican City
Mourners poured into St. Peter’s Square early Thursday for the funeral of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, hoping to pay final respects to the German theologian who made history by retiring.
Gentle seeker of peace: Meeting the man who became Pope Benedict
Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger was the keynote speaker at a Vatican conference on the traditional Latin Mass in October 1998, seven years before he would become Pope Benedict XVI.
Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI's final words before death revealed
Archbishop Georg Gaenswein quoted a nurse who helped the 95-year-old and heard the four words shortly before his death on New Year’s Eve.
Pope Francis prays for Benedict's 'passage' to heaven at mass
“Today we entrust to our Blessed Mother our beloved Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, so that she may accompany him in his passage from this world to God,” Francis said.
Pope Benedict: Defender of sacred tradition
Pope Benedict XVI should not be remembered as the pontiff who resigned but as a champion of faith — against fanaticism and cold materialism alike.
Looking back at Pope Benedict XVI's historic 2008 visit to New York and DC
April 20, 2008 marked the conclusion of the late Pope Benedict XVI's historic six-day pilgrimage to the United States, which included spending the last three days in the Empire State...
World leaders praise late Pope Benedict XVI as 'erudite, wise, and holy'
Bells rang out over Jerusalem and the Palestinian territories and in cities the world over as leaders from Japan to Russia praised the late Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI.
Benedict XVI, first pontiff in 600 years to resign, dead at 95
Pope Benedict XVI, a fierce defender of church dogma who became the first pontiff in six centuries to abdicate the papacy, has died.
Ex-Pope Benedict 'lucid and conscious' but still in 'serious' condition
The former pope remains "lucid and conscious," the Vatican said, as his successor, Pope Francis, again called for prayers to "accompany him in these difficult hours.”
Joe Rogan says the Vatican is 'filled with pedophiles, stolen art'
Spotify podcaster Joe Rogan took aim at the Catholic Church during a broadcast of his wildly popular podcast, "The Joe Rogan Experience."
Pope Francis resigning? Declining health, canceled Africa trip fuel rumors
Speculations are swirling whether the 85-year-old Pope Francis plans to retire due to his worsening mobility issues and persistent health problems.
Cardinal Angelo Sodano, Vatican power who dismissed sexual abuse, dies
Sodano, who had been ill for some time and died on Friday night, was secretary of state under two popes -- John Paul II and Benedict XVI.
Retired pope asks pardon for abuse, but admits no wrongdoing
The report faulted Benedict’s handling of four cases during his time as archbishop, accusing him of misconduct for having failed to restrict the ministry of the priests in the cases...
Ex-Pope Benedict failed to act on child sex abuse, probe finds
The long-awaited report on sexual abuse in the Catholic Church faulted the since-retired pope's handling of four cases when he was archbishop in the 1970s and 1980s.
Pope Francis reverses Benedict, reimposes restrictions on Latin Mass
Pope Francis cracked down on the spread of the old Latin Mass, reversing one of Pope Benedict XVI’s signature decisions from 2007 in a major challenge to traditionalist Catholics.
Pope Francis expects to die in Rome, won't be buried in Argentina
Don't cry for him Argentina, but Pope Francis expects to die in Rome. "I will not go back to Argentina.” the 84-year-old Pontiff told Argentine journalist and doctor Nelson Castro,...
Pope Francis, former Pope Benedict both get COVID-19 vaccine
VATICAN CITY - Both Pope Francis and ex Pope Benedict have received the first dose of a vaccine against coronavirus, the Vatican said on Thursday. The 84-year-old pope and the...