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December 31, 2022

Media dunk on Pope Benedict XVI after his death: ‘Good riddance’ to ‘cartoonish’ and ‘troubled legacy’

Major news outlets marked the news of Pope Benedict XVI's death on Saturday with coverage critical of his "rigid" and "cartoonish" commitment to Catholic tradition.

December 31, 2022

Pope Benedict left us a lot of thinking to do

It is no easy feat to summarize the life of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, who died on Saturday at age 95. His life spanned some of the most significant events of the Catholic world.

December 31, 2022

Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI funeral to be held Thursday in St. Peter's Square, with Pope Francis presiding

Pope Francis will lead the celebration of a funeral mass in St. Peter's Square for the late Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, who passed away Saturday at 95 years old.

December 31, 2022

Photo Gallery: The life of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, age 95

The spiritual and diplomatic life of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI in photos during his time as Pope from 2005-2013 and photos during Benedict's youth; he passes away at age 95.

December 31, 2022

Pope Benedict's vision of Catholicism, Vatican II, and the future of the Church endure through his teachings

Pope Benedict XVI was a framer of the Second Vatican Council and a staunch defender of orthodoxy who clashed with both conservatives and progressives in the church.

December 31, 2022

Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI dead at 95, Vatican says

The Vatican announced Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI died Saturday morning at the age of 95, making him older than any previous pope at his time of death.

December 29, 2022

Chicago church robbed of Christmas Day donations collected to help homeless people

Chicago police are investigating the theft of thousands of dollars in donations that a church had collected for its community outreach efforts at their Christmas services.

December 28, 2022

Pope Emeritus Benedict is 'very sick,' Pope Francis reveals

Pope Francis announced Wednesday during his general audience that his predecessor, Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, has taken a sudden turn for the worse.

December 25, 2022

Christmas is God 'with us' in Bethlehem, and the New York Stock Exchange

There is something about Christmas that invites us to reflect back to a younger version of ourselves.

December 24, 2022

Many churches cancel services on Christmas day: Enjoy some 'time with your family'

Many protestant pastors are opting not to host Christmas day services this year, since the holiday falls on a Sunday, opting for Christmas Eve services instead.