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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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Pope Francis Names New Auxiliary Bishop of Saint Paul and Minneapolis
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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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On New Year's, pope calls for taking the risk of changing the world
What can you do to make 2023 a happy new year? Celebrating Mass Jan. 1, Pope Francis said that "so many people, in the church and in society, are waiting for the good...
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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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Reflection of USCCB President on Death of Pope Benedict XVI