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Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI

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From ‘real life’: Papal artist unveils painting of Benedict XVI as pope emeritus

November 3, 2022 Catholic News Agency 1

Natalia Tsarkova works on a portrait of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI in her studio in central Rome. / Daniel Ibáñez / CNA

Rome Newsroom, Nov 3, 2022 / 07:03 am (CNA).
Natalia Tsarkova, official portrait artist to the popes for more than 20 years,… […]

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Benedict XVI writes about ‘inner drama of being a Christian’ in new letter

September 23, 2022 Catholic News Agency 5

Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI / Vatican Media

Rome Newsroom, Sep 23, 2022 / 05:29 am (CNA).
In a new letter, Benedict XVI praised the story of a woman who lived “the inner drama of being a Christian” and dedicated her life to the spiritual encount… […]

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Cardinal Nichols prays for Queen Elizabeth II amid concerns about her health

September 8, 2022 Catholic News Agency 0

Cardinal Vincent Nichols of the Archdiocese of Westminster, England. / Daniel Ibáñez/CNA

St. Louis, Mo., Sep 8, 2022 / 10:03 am (CNA).
Cardinal Vincent Nichols of Westminster, England, offered prayers on Thursday for Queen Elizabeth II, who is … […]

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International website dedicated to Benedict XVI aims to be a ‘beacon in stormy seas’

August 30, 2022 Catholic News Agency 3

Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI / Vatican Media

CNA Newsroom, Aug 30, 2022 / 05:15 am (CNA).
After a website dedicated to Benedict XVI received thousands of congratulations in 24 languages on the occasion of his 95th birthday this year, the org… […]

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A question of ‘delicate balance’: How might Pope Francis reform the rules of the conclave?

August 25, 2022 Andrea Gagliarducci, Catholic News Agency 4

Pope Francis in April 2022 / Daniel Ibáñez / CNA

Rome Newsroom, Aug 25, 2022 / 04:46 am (CNA).
Who will manage the Vatican when a pope resigns, is unable to govern, or passes away? And according to which rules and regulations?In addition to the… […]

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Former Vatican spokesman: Benedict XVI is ready to meet the Lord

August 24, 2022 Catholic News Agency 1

Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI / Vatican Media

Denver Newsroom, Aug 24, 2022 / 14:00 pm (CNA).
Father Federico Lombardi, director of the Vatican Press Office from 2006 to 2016, said that Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI is ready for “the definitive encou… […]

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The Pope Emeritus Puzzle: Will Pope Francis rewrite the Rules of Resignation?

July 20, 2022 Andrea Gagliarducci, Catholic News Agency 3

Pope Francis with Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI at the Monastery of Mater Ecclesiae in Vatican City on June 30, 2015. / null

Rome Newsroom, Jul 20, 2022 / 03:55 am (CNA).
With speculation running rife whether Pope Francis could resign, and whether… […]

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What to do when there’s fake news such as the ‘death’ of Benedict XVI: A priest responds

July 14, 2022 Catholic News Agency 1

Father Juan Manuel Góngora of Almería, Spain, speaks with EWTN Spanish News July 12, 2022, about the need for better verification criteria for online news. / Credit: EWTN Spanish News screenshot

Denver Newsroom, Jul 14, 2022 / 15:27 pm (CNA).
F… […]

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Twitter hoaxer raises alarm with false report of Benedict XVI’s passing

July 11, 2022 Catholic News Agency 0

Credit: © L’Osservatore Romano / Pope Benedict XVI in Vatican City on August 28, 2010.

Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Jul 11, 2022 / 20:18 pm (CNA).
A bogus Twitter account using the name of Georg Bätzing, the head of the German Bishops’ Conference… […]

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Archbishop Gänswein moved to tears over Benedict XVI’s comment about journey to heaven

July 5, 2022 Catholic News Agency 1

Archbishop Gänswein and Pope emeritus Benedict XVI / Credit: EWTN/Paul Badde, Mazur/www.thepapalvisit.org.uk

Denver Newsroom, Jul 5, 2022 / 18:10 pm (CNA).
The personal secretary of Pope Benedict XVI, Archbishop Georg Gänswein, could not hold b… […]

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