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‘A renowned theologian, a holy man’: President Biden, Cardinal Dolan, other U.S. Catholics respond to Pope Benedict XVI’s death
Michael J. O’Loughlin
In the wake of the death of pope emeritus Benedict XVI earlier today, U.S. Catholics offered public condolences and prayers.
Pope Benedict XVI blesses the faithful as he arrives in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican to bless the nativity scene on Dec. 31, 2011. Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, the German theologian who will be remembered as the first pope in 600 years to resign, has died, the Vatican announced Saturday. He was 95. (AP Photo/Pier Paolo Cito, File)
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Pope Benedict XVI’s last words: ‘Jesus, I love you.’
Gerard O’Connell
These were the final words that Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI uttered before he died, a powerful final expression of love and faith.
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Pope Francis will preside at Benedict’s funeral in St. Peter’s Square on Jan. 5
Gerard O’Connell
Pope emeritus Benedict XVI will be laid to rest on Jan. 5, 2023, at a Mass in St. Peter's Square at which Pope Francis will preside.
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Vatican update: Benedict’s condition continues to be serious but stable
Gerard O’Connell
While former pope Benedict's XVI's health condition remains serious, the Vatican reported "his situation is stable at the moment" on Dec. 30.
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Vatican update: Benedict XVI is ‘lucid and alert,’ but condition remains serious
Gerard O’Connell
Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI's medical condition remains serious, but the Vatican reported Thursday that he is "lucid and alert."
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Pope Francis asks for special prayer for ‘very ill’ Benedict XVI
Gerard O’Connell
The emeritus pope Benedict XVI has suffered a decline in health, Pope Francis said today at the end of his general audience. He asked for prayers for the 95-year-old former pontiff.
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