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Thousands pay last respects to Pope Benedict in St Peter’s Basilica
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 Peter’s Basilica to pay their last respects to the late Pope Benedict XVI.
Church in Australia mourns death of Pope Benedict XVI
Pope Benedict XVI will long be remembered fondly in Australia as the Pontiff who led young people from around the globe in prayer at World Youth Day in Sydney in 2008.
Benedict XVI exhibition showcases pontiff’s photographs, objects
An exhibition of photographs and objects belonging to Emeritus Pope Benedict XVI is displayed at Poli Art Gallery, Rome, and online from 29 June to 22 December 2021.
MOVIE REVIEW: The Two Popes
In The Two Popes (Netflix), their glossy but highly speculative account of supposedly real events, screenwriter Anthony McCarten and director Fernando Meirelles ill-advisedly try to extol Pope Francis (Jonathan Pryce) by trashing retired Pope Benedict XVI (Anthony Hopkins).
INTERNATIONAL: Pope Francis strengthened, encouraged by talks with Benedict XVI
Pope Francis said that he continues to visit retired Pope Benedict XVI, 92, who is “like a grandfather” who continues to encourage him and give him strength.
Retired Pope Benedict publishes reflection on abuse crisis
Pope Benedict XVI delivers a blessing at the conclusion of a Mass for the Knights of Malta in St Peter's Basilica at the Vatican on 9 February 2013, two days before he announced his resignation. The retired pope marked his 92nd birthday on 16 April. Photo: Paul Haring/CNS.
By Carol Glatz
Retired Pope Benedict XVI, acknowledging his role in helping the Catholic Church come to terms with t...
Keeping the Monsignor’s memories of a priestly life alive
The eRecord this week recounts the life and priestly vocation of an extraordinary man and priest. One who, upon his retirement after 51 years of service, received both an Apostolic Blessing and the Papal Award ‘Pro Ecclesia et Pontifice’ (For Church and Pope) from Emeritus Pope Benedict XVI.
Book Review: Inside stories about John Paul II, also told by his successor Benedict XVI
On the evening of 2 April, 2005, Wlodzimierz Redzioch, a Polish journalist who worked for more than 30 years for the Vatican newspaper L’Osservatore Romano, was with the thousands praying in St Peter’s Square.
Outgoing Vatican secretary of state stresses continuity between popes
Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone, who as Vatican secretary of state drew rising criticism for failures of the Vatican bureaucracy he oversaw, stepped down Oct. 15 with a speech praising the pontificate of retired Pope Benedict XVI and stressing its continuity with that of Pope Francis.
Pope Benedict returns to public eye for Mass with former students
ope Benedict XVI emerged briefly from prayerful retreat to celebrate Mass with a group of his former doctoral students.
