These are some of the first pilgrims to bid farewell to the Pope emeritus, but more are expected to arrive in the coming days.

People have been lining up in St. Peter's Square from the early morning to bid the Pope emeritus a final farewell before the funeral on Thursday.

After his closest companions kept vigil at the Matter Ecclesiae monastery, the Pope emeritus' body was placed into a car and taken to the Basilica.

The body of the late Pope emeritus will be moved to St. Peter's Basilica tomorrow morning to allow pilgrims to say their final farewell.

The Pope also prayed for the Pope emeritus at the Angelus in St. Peter's Square.

The Vatican has released some details regarding the Pope emeritus' funeral on January 5.

The text, which was written on August 29, 2006, describes the Pope emeritus as he reflects on his life.

Pope Francis said the late Pope emeritus was an example of kindness and "social friendship."

At the first press conference following the death of Pope emeritus Benedict XVI, Matteo Bruni explained that the Pope emeritus' body will be moved to the Basilica on Monday, so the faithful can bid him a final farewell.

The world closely monitored the situation of the Pope emeritus' after Pope Francis asked for prayers at the end of his General Audience.

Cardinal Angelo De Donatis spoke of Joseph Ratzinger's resemblance to St. Joseph—his baptismal namesake.

Holy See Press Office Director, Matteo Bruni, releases new statement.

With the death of the Pope emeritus, typical Vatican protocol is likely to differ.

"Every day, I begin with the Lord and end with the Lord. And we'll see how long it lasts."

The Pope emeritus has been in poor health for many years. When he was Prefect of the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith, he presented his resignation to Pope John Paul II, citing health problems.

The Holy See Press Office Director describes Pope emeritus Benedict XVI as “stable” at the moment.

His unexpected announcement broke with centuries of tradition and shocked the world, but it also paved the way for his immediate successor...

Despite stepping down from the pontificate in 2013, Pope emeritus Benedict XVI has remained involved in the life of the Church.

The Press Office emphasizes that the situation "remains under control, constantly being monitored by doctors."

The Pope said of the Pope Emeritus that "in silence he is sustaining the Church."

In her portraits, Tsarkova tries to give a little window into the lives of the popes.

At Christmas in 1934, when he was just seven years old, Joseph Ratzinger wrote a letter to the Baby Jesus.

This year's two recipients are Fr. Michel Fédou, a French theologian, and Professor Joseph Weiler, a Jewish lawyer and author.

For his extensive writing in the field of Theology and for promoting Theology on social media, Dr. Joseph Weiler is being awarded the Ratzinger Prize on December 1.