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Thousands pay last respects to Pope Benedict in St. Peter's Basilica

Monday, January 2, 20230148 A quiet hush covered the vast expanse of St. Peter's Square even though it was filled with thousands of people slowly winding their way around the colonnade into St....

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Pope Benedict's funeral will respect his wishes to be simple

Sunday, January 1, 20230237 In accordance with Pope Benedict XVI's wishes, his funeral and moments of prayer surrounding it will be simple, according to the Vatican press office.

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Church leaders remember Pope Benedict with gratitude

Saturday, December 31, 20220171 Catholic leaders around the world who had been praying for retired Pope Benedict XVI reacted with sorrow to news of his death Dec. 31 but expressed gratitude for his...

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Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI dies at age 95

Saturday, December 31, 202201555 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...

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UPDATE: Pope Francis asks prayers for ailing Pope Benedict

Thursday, December 29, 20220224 Two days after Pope Francis told people retired Pope Benedict was "very sick" and in need of prayers, the Vatican said he again had had a restful night and was able to...

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Pope Francis asks for prayers, says retired Pope Benedict is 'very sick'

Wednesday, December 28, 20220504 Saying that retired Pope Benedict XVI was "very sick," Pope Francis asked people to offer special prayers for him.

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Jesus' birth is not 'fairy tale,' but call to live the Gospel, pope says

Tuesday, December 27, 20220100 The day after Christmas the Catholic Church celebrates the feast of St. Stephen, the first Christian martyr, which emphasizes how the story of Jesus' birth is not a...

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Bishop Burns: May Christ's peace be with you and your families this Christmas

Monday, December 19, 20220355 This Christmas let us welcome the Lord, the King of Kings, the Prince of Peace, into our world and our lives. God loved us so much that He sent us His Son to give us His...

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Papal message for World Peace Day: War, hunger, turmoil are connected

Friday, December 16, 20220152 The interconnected "moral, social, political and economic crises" facing the world cannot be solved if individuals and nations continue to focus only on their own,...

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