Thursday morning’s funeral will be led by Pope Francis at St. Peter’s Square.
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Pope marks new year as Vatican prepares to mourn Benedict
Pope Francis has marked the new year by presiding over Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica and praying for his late retired predecessor.
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In U.S., sharply contrasting views on Benedict XIV’s legacy
Some U.S. Catholics, on learning of his death Saturday, recalled him as an obstacle to progress in combating clergy sex abuse and expanding the role of women in the church.
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Benedict XVI, first pope to retire in 600 years, dies at 95
Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, who will forever be remembered as the first pontiff in 600 years to resign has died
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Pope Benedict XVI lucid, stable, but in serious condition
In 2013, he became the first pope in 600 years to resign, and he chose to live out his retirement in seclusion in a converted monastery in the Vatican Gardens.
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Anti-abortion priest Pavone defrocked for blasphemous posts
The Vatican cited Frank Pavone’s ‘blasphemous communications on social media’ as well as ‘persistent disobedience’ of his bishop.
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Hanukkah begins in Ukraine as battles rage
Dozens gathered in Maidan Independence Square in the capital, Kyiv, at sundown for the lighting of the first candle of what local Jewish leaders say is Europe’s tallest menorah.
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After pandemic hiatus, Maine’s Jews looking forward to Hanukkah celebrations
There will be several events around southern Maine during the eight-day holiday, which begins at sundown on Sunday.
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Jesuits admit artist excommunicated before new sex abuse claims
The Rev. Marko Ivan Rupnik is one of the church’s most sought-after muralists.
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Devotion to Our Lady of Guadalupe draws millions to Mexico City shrine
Last year, even with some COVID restrictions still in place, attendance for the December celebrations rose to at least 3.5 million.