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Pope emeritus Benedict XVI to provide defense in abuse trial
Lawyers will present his defense against accusations of cover-up at a civil trial in Bavaria.
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Benedict XVI to theologians: “Vatican II not only meaningful, but necessary”
The Pope emeritus says that the “positive power of [Vatican II] is slowly emerging.”
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Best of Benedict XVI's trips
He traveled from Italy a total of 24 times and holds the record as the oldest pope to have traveled.
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A look back at fun moments in Benedict XVI's pontificate
From quirky remarks to intriguing answers, the pope emeritus saw it all.
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The soundtrack to Benedict XVI's life
He is an avid fan of classical and sacred music, and plays the piano himself.
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What was Benedict XVI like as Prefect of Congregation for Doctrine of Faith?
The head of the Inquisition Archives tells what it was like to work with Joseph Ratzinger.
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Top 10 quotes by Pope Benedict XVI
In his nearly eight years as pope, he gave historic master lessons.
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Jesus ties between faith and reason at the center of Benedict XVIs teachings
As a professor, he kept in touch with some students, after 30 years.
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Joseph Ratzinger, shy professor who Pope John Paul II prepared for papacy
Through theology, he found a way to get to know the man and become enthusiastic about God.
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Benedict XVI: Seven key points of his Pontificate
He was pope for seven years. Here are seven moments that marked his papacy.
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The 20 new cardinals greet Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI together with Pope Francis
Presenting the new cardinals to Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI is a custom that Pope Francis initiated and continues to do whenever he creates new cardinals.
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¿Por qué sí puede haber dos papas eméritos?
El Papa ha querido responder activamente en los últimos días a los rumores sobre una posible renuncia, a corto plazo. El hecho de que los problemas de rodilla hayan afectado a su agenda en los últimos meses, cancelando algunos eventos y un viaje a África, habían sembrado desconcierto en el Vatica...
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Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI turns 95 this Saturday
He remains as lucid as ever, although age has physically taken a toll on him.
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How will Benedict XVI's response to the Munich report affect his legacy?
Fr. Roberto Regoli says Benedict will still be remembered positively for the actions he took to combat the Church’s abuse crisis throughout his pontificate.
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Why is Benedict XVI the media's least favorite pope?
“This image that exists in the media... does not coincide with the reputation he has in the cultural sphere,” explains public opinion expert, Prof. Norberto González Gaitano.
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Benedict XVI denies accusations of misconduct, defends his innocence
A report accuses him of failing to act in four cases of abuse during his time as archbishop of Munich.
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Benedict XVI accused of failing to respond to abuse as a bishop
The allegations come from a report commissioned by the archdiocese of Munich and Freising, which analyzes how abuses were handled between 1945 and 2019.
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Pope Francis: Ratzinger is a theologian that encouraged reflection and dialogue
The Pope spoke highly of his predecessor at the presentation ceremony for the Joseph Ratzinger prize.
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New book on Benedict XVI explores "juridical gap" of the pope's emeritus status
"Benedict XVI. The First Pope Emeritus of History" was presented in the Italian Parliament.
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The last time a pope visited Notre Dame Cathedral
Benedict XVI visited Paris in September 2008.
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Keys to Benedict XVI's resignation
Five years after his resignation, “Benedict XVI, in honor of the truth,” a documentary by Rome Reports and TV 2000, presents the key reasons for his decision
Benedict's resignation, which then seemed like an impossible act, is now viewed five years later as the wisest one. It was another lesso...
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Pope emeritus Benedict XVI turns 92
He will celebrate his birthday in private, after Pope Francis visited him on the eve of his birthday.
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Benedict XVI publishes study on sexual abuse
“Ultimately, the reason is the absence of God. We Christians and priests also prefer not to talk about God, because this speech does not seem to be practical,” he said.
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Benedict XVI's decision that changed the Catholic Church
On Monday, it will be six years since Benedict XVI resigned.