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Gerard O’Connell is America’s Vatican correspondent and author of The Election of Pope Francis: An Inside Story of the Conclave That Changed History. He has been covering the Vatican since 1985.
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Thousands pay their final respects to Benedict XVI as his body lies in state in St. Peter's Basilica
There was not the air of sadness that pervaded those who paid their last respects to John Paul II when he died. It seems that the mourning for Benedict took place around the time of his resignation.
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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 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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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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Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI's medical condition remains serious, but the Vatican reported Thursday that he is "lucid and alert."
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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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Pope Francis’ message to the Roman Curia has often been challenging, even provocative, and this year’s address was no exception.
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The great Jesuit missionary to China, Matteo Ricci, was declared "Venerable" by Pope Francis today, the first step on the path to canonization.
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In a stunning move, Cardinal Marc Ouellet, 78, has filed a lawsuit for defamation against a Canadian woman for making “unfounded accusations of alleged sexual assault” against him.
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As the new prefect, Maximino Caballero Ledo becomes the second lay man to hold a top position in the Vatican.