Pope, Benedict

Benedict, who has died at his Vatican residence, became the first pope to resign for 600 years in 2013.

Like the rest of the Church we will always remember him," Annamaria told the BBC. This situation is unprecedented; there are no protocols to follow for what will happen now. In a statement he said: "I remember with particular affection the remarkable Papal Visit to these lands in 2010. What will happen now? "We came here to pray. The head of the Catholic Church in England and Wales, Cardinal Vincent Nichols, said Pope Benedict was "one of the great theologians of the 20th century".

The UN chief paid tribute to Pope Emeritus Benedict on Saturday, who has died, aged 95, after standing down as head of the Catholic Church nearly a decade ...

Benedict was ordained in 1951 and became archbishop of Munich and Freising in 1977. Ascending to the papacy following his election in 2005, Pope Benedict XVI, formerly Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger, became the first pope to step down in six centuries. And we feel in our hearts so much gratitude.”

The body of former Pope Benedict XVI, who died on Saturday, will lie in state in St. Peter's Basilica on Monday and remain there for three days before his ...

Peter's Basilica and buried in the Vatican Grottoes, beneath the church, where more than 90 popes have found their final resting place. The ceremony will start at 9:30 a.m. (1800 GMT) on Jan. [Pope Benedict XVI](/world/obituary-former-pope-benedict-was-first-pontiff-resign-600-years-2022-12-31/), who [died on Saturday](/world/former-pope-benedict-has-died-spokesman-2022-12-31/), will lie in state in St. (0800 GMT) to 7 p.m. No official visits to see his body, or public prayers, will be held during this time.

Across the world, political and religious leaders, activists, friends, and former colleagues, are remembering the life and legacy of the late Pope Benedict ...

Citing what she said was a slowness in acting and in defrocking known abuser priests at the beginning, Doyle argued that Benedict “ended up hurting the faith he cherished. “He loved Christ and His church till death. “He was a pope of love (caritas) filled with kindness. His legacy will continue to have effects.” Once his physical strength waned, he continued to serve through the power of his prayers.” “His stature as a fine scholar matched his meekness. Benedict was similarly praised by Russian Orthodox Patriarch Kirill as a defender “of traditional values.” Russian President Vladimir Putin hailed Benedict as “an eminent religious and state figure, a convinced defender of traditional Christian values. He was a warm personal friend,” Gracias said, saying Benedict through his papacy “completed what Pope John Paul II had sown and thought.” I’m amazed at the variety of subjects that he spoke on and his depth of understanding of the scriptures,” he said, and also praised Benedict’s reflections on the liturgy. Other faith leaders also conveyed their sorrow and remembrances, with World Jewish Congress President Ronald S. History will judge him very, very favorably as someone who has contributed to the progress of theology.

Benedict's body displayed in chapel of the Vatican monastery and will lie in state at St Peter's Basilica.

Benedict died on Saturday, aged 95, almost 10 years after shocking the Roman Catholic church by becoming the first pope for six centuries to retire. His funeral in St Peter’s Square will be a simple, solemn and sober ceremony in keeping with his wishes, the Vatican said. The pope has suffered from pain in his right knee since straining ligaments earlier last year.

At the traditional evening prayer service marking the end of the year, Pope Francis focused on kindness and gentleness, pointing to the late Pope Benedict ...

After the service, Pope Francis joined thousands of people in St. "With emotion we remember him as such a noble, such a gentle person," the pope said. 31 and Pope Francis remembered him in his homily. "It would be good for us to think about using 'please,' 'sorry' and 'thank you' often." Pope Francis embraces a child as he arrives to lead a traditional New Year's Eve vespers service in St. Retired Pope Benedict XVI died in that morning Dec.