Thousands pay last respects to Pope Benedict in St. Peter’s Basilica
By Carol Glatz, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY (CNS) — A quiet hush covered the vast expanse of St. Peter’s Square even though it…
Pope Benedict’s body solemnly, lovingly carried to St. Peter’s Basilica
By Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The consecrated women who cared for Pope Benedict XVI in his retirement gently stroked…
Pope pays tribute to the late Pope Benedict, highlighting his gentleness
By Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY — Keeping his appointment to celebrate vespers as 2022 was ending, Pope Francis also paid tribute to his predecessor,…
Pope Benedict saw Jews, Muslims as allies in defending belief in God
By Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY (CNS) — In trying to help people understand how belief in God is a natural part…
U.S. bishops call Catholics to unite in mourning the death of retired pope
By Julie Asher, Peter Jesserer Smith WASHINGTON — Across the U.S., Catholic bishops called on the faithful to unite in mourning for retired Pope…
Former doctrinal enforcer used pontificate to crack down on sex abuse
By Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY — The late Pope Benedict XVI’s disgust over the abuse scandals marring the church was made evident even before…
Pope Benedict’s 2008 U.S. visit a whirlwind with timely, pointed messages
By Mark Pattison, Catholic News Service WASHINGTON — When Pope Benedict came to the United States for a visit to Washington and New York…
Retired Pope Benedict’s funeral scheduled for Jan. 5
By Carol Glatz, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Just a few hours after retired Pope Benedict XVI died in his Vatican residence Dec….
Pope Benedict: Eight years as pope capped long ministry as teacher of faith
By Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Retired Pope Benedict XVI, who had an impressive record as a teacher and defender of…
Love comes first, pope says in letter on teaching of St. Francis de Sales
By Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The most important question a Christian can ask when making any decision in life is “where the…