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Vatican to publish 'private' homilies of late Pope Benedict
Pope Benedict XVI lived in retirement for more than nine years, celebrating Mass each day with the members of his household. The Vatican will publish a collection of the...
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Jesus loves those who put their trust in him, pope says at memorial Mass
"The Lord was the center of their lives," Pope Francis said at a memorial Mass for Pope Benedict XVI, the six cardinals and 147 bishops from around the world who died in...
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Pope Benedict's theological 'sparring partner' remembers 'enriching' debate
In a tribute in the Vatican newspaper, Cardinal Walter Kasper, a well-known German theologian, bishop and Vatican official, recalled his very public debates with Cardinal...
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At funeral, pope remembers Benedict's 'wisdom, tenderness, devotion'
Pope Francis presided this morning over the funeral Mass for Pope Benedict XVI, who died Dec. 31 at the age of 95. After the Mass, Pope Francis blessed the casket and...
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Benedict XVI 'did theology on his knees,' Pope Francis says
Pope Francis has written the introduction to a new collection of the late Pope Benedict XVI's writings on "principal themes of the Christian faith."
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Funeral Mass for Pope Benedict XVI will be based on a papal funeral
Because Pope Benedict XVI resigned as pope in 2013, the funeral rites for a deceased pope needed to be adjusted a bit. The Vatican published the Mass booklet for the...
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Pope Benedict's body solemnly, lovingly carried to St. Peter's Basilica
The body of the late Pope Benedict XVI had rested in the chapel of his residence since his death Dec. 31. It was transferred Jan. 2 to St. Peter's Basilica where it was...
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Pope Benedict's spiritual testament: 'Stand firm in the faith'
The Vatican released the "spiritual testament" of the late Pope Benedict XVI Dec. 31. The document is a statement of faith and thanksgiving and a plea to Catholics to...
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Pope pays tribute to the late Pope Benedict, highlighting his gentleness
At the traditional evening prayer service marking the end of the year, Pope Francis focused on kindness and gentleness, pointing to the late Pope Benedict XVI as an...
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Pope Benedict: Eight years as pope capped long ministry as teacher of faith
Retired Pope Benedict XVI passed away Dec. 31 at 9:34 a.m. in his residence at the Mater Ecclesiae Monastery in the Vatican Gardens. Pope Francis is scheduled to preside...