Pope remembers predecessor as a ‘great teacher of catechesis’
byBy Justin McLellan, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Pope Benedict XVI was a “great teacher of catechesis” whose “sharp and gentle thinking” led…
Pro-life leaders regroup after post-Dobbs ballot initiative losses
byBy Kate Scanlon WASHINGTON — After voters in states across the U.S. last November either rejected ballot measures meant to restrict abortion or voted…
Thousands pay last respects to Pope Benedict in St. Peter’s Basilica
byBy 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
byBy Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The consecrated women who cared for Pope Benedict XVI in his retirement gently stroked…
Obispos llaman a los católicos a unirse en duelo por la muerte del Papa retirado
byBy Julie Asher, Peter Jesserer Smith WASHINGTON — Alrededor de los Estados Unidos, obispos católicos hicieron un llamado a los fieles para que se…
El funeral del papa retirado Benedicto XVI está programado para el 5 de enero
byPor Carol Glatz, Catholic news Service CIUDAD DEL VATICANO — Apenas unas horas después de que el papa retirado Benedicto XVI muriera en…
Pope pays tribute to the late Pope Benedict, highlighting his gentleness
byBy 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
byBy 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
byBy 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
byBy Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY — The late Pope Benedict XVI’s disgust over the abuse scandals marring the church was made evident even before…