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Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI
Benedict XVI Worked to “reveal” God’s Magnificence, Truth’s Beauty, Life: Nuncio in Kenya
The representative of the Holy Father in Kenya has eulogized Pope emeritus Benedict XVI who passed on in Rome on New Year eve as one who set out to reveal the beauty of God, truth, and “the deep sense of life”.
Late Pontiff “impacted Church through spiritual commitment”: Nuncio in Burkina Faso
The late Pope emeritus Benedict XVI who was laid to rest Thursday, January 5 in Rome, impacted the Catholic Church through his “intellectual, spiritual and pastoral commitment”, the Apostolic Nuncio in Burkina Faso has said.
South Sudanese Catholic Archbishop Eulogizes Former Pope as “defender of doctrine, truth”
The Catholic Archbishop of Juba in South Sudan has eulogized Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI who passed on in Rome on New Year 2023 eve as a defender of Catholic Church doctrine and the truth.
Archbishop in Sierra Leone Remembers “good grandpa” in Tribute to Pope Benedict XVI
The Archbishop of Freetown in Sierra Leone has paid tribute to Pope emeritus Benedict XVI, describing him as a loving grandfather of the Church who left a treasure for upcoming theologians.
People Attending Benedict XVI’s Funeral Recall their Personal Memories of a "humble pope"
Catholics from Germany, France, Ghana, India, Australia, Uganda, and many more countries who attended the funeral Mass for Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI on Thursday have shared their favorite memories of the late pope and why some decided to join in the chants of “santo subito” at the end of the ceremony.
The Story Behind the Image Hanging at Benedict XVI’s Funeral
A large banner of the resurrection of Christ provided the decorative backdrop to the altar during Benedict XVI’s funeral on Thursday.
A Ratzinger Reader: 5 Books to Help You Encounter Pope Benedict XVI
Pope Benedict XVI — especially during his extraordinary career and ministry as a theologian and professor — was not only one of the towering intellects in global Catholicism but also one of the most prolific.
PHOTOS: Benedict XVI Laid to Rest in Private Ceremony
Benedict XVI was buried in the Vatican on Thursday in a strictly private ceremony.
FULL TEXT: Pope Francis’ Homily at Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI’s Funeral Mass
At 9:30 a.m. this morning Pope Francis presided over the funeral Mass of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI.
Benedict XVI’s Funeral: Tens of Thousands Attend Simple, Solemn Liturgy for Pope Emeritus
Tens of thousands of people were present in St. Peter’s Square for the funeral Thursday of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, a leading theologian of the 20th century and the first pope to resign from office in nearly 600 years.
Benedict XVI’s Funeral: How to Watch, What to Expect
The funeral of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI will be held on Thursday in Rome in St. Peter’s Square at 9:30 a.m. local time.
Funeral of Benedict XVI: Everything You Need to Know
Following the death of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, these are the details you should know about his funeral in the Vatican.
Scenes From a Day of Grief and Gratitude: 65,000 Pay their Respects to Benedict XVI
Some 65,000 pilgrims waited in line to pay their respects to Benedict XVI Monday, providing moving scenes of grief and gratitude on the first day the pope emeritus' body lay in state in St. Peter's Basilica.
Bells to Ring for Benedict XVI in All Catholic Churches in Germany
A peal of Church bells will ring out across Germany in mourning for Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI on Thursday, the day of his funeral.
10 Quotes From Pope Benedict XVI on the Beauty of Love and Suffering
When Pope Benedict XVI published his first encyclical, he chose an everlasting topic: love.
"Flavors of home": Benedict XVI’s favorite restaurant in Rome
The personnel of Cantina Tirolese in Rome will pay their final respects to Benedict XVI in St. Peter’s Basilica on Jan. 4. The Austrian eatery was, “without a doubt, his favorite restaurant,” its manager told CNA on Tuesday.
Catholic Bishops in Africa Eulogize Pope Emeritus as Servant with “great self-sacrifice”
Members of the Symposium of Episcopal Conference of Africa and Madagascar (SECAM) have paid glowing tribute to Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI who passed on in Rome on December 31, eulogizing him as a Catholic Church leader who served with “great self-sacrifice”.
"We love Benedict" Catholics Flock to the Vatican to Say Goodbye to Benedict XVI
Approximately 40,000 people visited Benedict XVI in the first five hours he was lying in state on Monday, according to the Vatican gendarmes.
Benedict XVI to be Buried in First Tomb of Pope John Paul II
Benedict XVI will be interred in the Vatican crypt in the same spot where Pope John Paul II was buried before his beatification.
Benedict XVI’s Funeral: Only 2 Countries Will Send Official Delegations
Just two official state delegations — from Italy and Germany — will attend the funeral of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, the Vatican’s press office has confirmed, answering one of the many novel protocol questions posed by the death of a pope emeritus.
