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Pope Francis: Vulnerability threatens the ‘culture of efficiency’

Sickness and vulnerability is scary because it is a threat to the culture of efficiency, Pope Francis said
Archbishop Georg Gänswein and Pope Francis | Daniel Ibanez/CNA

Pope Francis meets with Benedict XVI’s longtime secretary, Archbishop Gänswein

The private audience with the pope took place shortly before the public release of Gänswein’s forthcoming book detailing
Pope Francis addresses international diplomats to the Holy See on Jan. 9, 2023, in the Vatican's Blessing Hall. (photo: Vatican Media)

To counter ‘third world war,’ Pope Francis proposes ‘truth, justice, solidarity, and freedom’

Speaking of the necessity of religious freedom for peace, the Holy Father noted widespread religious persecution against Christian
Pope Francis baptized 13 babies in the Sistine Chapel on Jan. 8, 2023. | Vatican Media

Pope Francis: Celebrate the date of your baptism like a birthday

On the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord on Jan. 8, the pope baptized 13 babies and
Pope Francis delivers the Angelus address on Jan. 8, 2023. | Vatican Media

Pope Francis: God’s justice frees us from the snares of evil

On the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord, the pope said in his Angelus address that “Jesus
The Cardinals of the Holy Roman Church | | CNA

The College of Cardinals in 2023: 11 cardinals to turn 80 years old

As many as 11 Cardinal electors will turn 80 in 2023, losing their right to vote in any
Cardinal Joseph Zen. | Rock Li via Wikimedia (CC BY-SA 3.0).

Cardinal Zen meets Pope Francis, prays at Benedict XVI’s tomb

The 90-year-old cardinal was in Rome for two days after the Hong Kong authorities temporarily released his passport.
The coffin of Pope Benedict XVI is prepared for interment in the crypt of St. Peter's Basilica on Jan. 5, 2023. | Vatican Media

How to visit the tomb of Benedict XVI

The Vatican crypt will reopen to the public on Jan. 8. Benedict XVI was buried in the crypt
Pope Francis with some special visitors at the general audience, Dec. 21, 2022 | Vatican Media

Pope Francis on Epiphany: Get out of your comfort zone to seek God like the Magi

In his homily for the Church’s celebration of the three kings on Jan. 6, the pope warned that

A closer look at the ceremonial details of Benedict XVI’s funeral

Without question, Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI’s funeral was a pope’s funeral. But there were clear signals that it

How Benedict XVI was buried at the Vatican

Pope Benedict XVI has been laid to rest in the Vatican, in the same tomb where the remains

Missed Pope Benedict XVI’s funeral? Watch it here

Watch EWTNʼs live coverage of the funeral Mass for Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI. Tens of thousands of people
Cardinal Joseph Zen, former bishop of Hong Hong, attends the funeral Mass for Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI on Jan. 5, 2023, in St. Peter's Square. | Credit: Diane Montagna

Cardinal Zen attends Benedict XVI funeral after Hong Kong authorities release passport

The 90-year-old cardinal from Hong Kong arrived in St. Peter’s Square dressed in red and walking with a
Pope Francis delivers the homily at the funeral Mass for Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI in St. Peter's Square on Jan. 5, 2023. | Daniel Ibañez/CNA

FULL TEXT: Pope Francis’ homily at the Funeral Mass of Benedict XVI

Pope Francis presided over the funeral Mass of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI on January 5 in St. Peter’s

Benedict XVI – Joseph Ratzinger: his vocation, his path to priesthood to academic life

What led Benedict XVI to become a priest? Lets find out together. 

Pope Benedict XVI Childhood

Joseph Aloisius Ratzinger was born on April 16, 1927 in “Marktl am Inn,” a small German town belonging

The dark and oppressive period of Pope Benedict XVI as a soldier during World War II

Did you know that Pope Benedict was a soldier during WWII?  Learn more here!

Pope Benedict XVI, a Pope at the service of Truth

Pope Benedict was a faithful servant of Justice and of True… lets learn why!

The friendship and respect between Benedict XVI and Pope St. John Paul II

John Paul II and Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger, both giants of the faith, were bound by a sincere friendship

Pope Francis at Audience: Benedict XVI was a ‘great master’ of catechesis

On Wednesday morning, Pope Francis paid homage to Benedict XVI and said that “he always wanted to accompany
A table dedicated to Benedict XVI in his favorite Rome restaurant, Cantina Tirolese. | Daniel Ibáñez/CNA.

‘Flavors of home’: Benedict XVI’s favorite restaurant in Rome

Inside the cozy Cantina Tirolese in Rome, Benedict XVI knew he could always find the flavors of home.
Rosary beads entwined in the hands of the late Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI as his body lies in state on Jan. 3, 2023, in St. Peter's Basilica. | Daniel Ibañez/CNA

Here are the prayers and readings for Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI’s funeral Mass

Pope Francis will preside over the funeral of Benedict XVI on Thursday, Jan. 5, at 9:30 a.m. (Rome
Cardinal Joseph Zen preaches a sermon during a Mass at the Holy Cross Church on May 24, 2022, in Hong Kong, China. | Anthony Kwan/Getty Images

Cardinal Zen: Benedict XVI will be a ‘powerful intercessor in heaven’ for China

In a reflection posted on his blog on Jan. 3, Cardinal Joseph Zen remembered Benedict XVI as a
The mortal remains of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI were moved early in the morning on Jan. 2, 2023, from his former residence in the Vatican's Mater Ecclesiae Monastery to St. Peter's Basilica, where the late pope is lying in state through Jan. 4. Thousands waited in line to pay their respects. | Daniel Ibañez / EWTN

Funeral of Benedict XVI: Everything you need to know

Following the death of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, these are the details you should know about his funeral

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