As the nation celebrates its 250th anniversary, few could forget the many visits from the church’s last three popes — Pope Francis, Pope Benedict XVI and Pope John Paul II — and the invaluable contributions they made to the church in the U.S., and the U.S. government.
As news of the death of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI spread Dec. 31, people began sharing their encounters and impressions of the pope who
A large banner of the resurrection of Christ provided the decorative backdrop to the altar during Pope Benedict XVI’s funeral Jan. 5. The image, which
The U.S. bishops are calling on American Catholics to join them in praying a novena for the soul of the late Pope Benedict XVI, beginning
The “humility, gentleness and joyful spirit” of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI were qualities visible throughout his pontificate, said Bishop Michael F. Burbidge at a memorial
The Vatican released details on the private ritual for the closing of Pope Benedict XVI’s coffin. The casket was closed in St. Peter’s Basilica on
Pope Francis presided over the funeral Mass of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI Jan. 5. This is the full text of his homily: “Father, into your
VATICAN CITY — Pope Benedict XVI “spread and testified to” the Gospel his entire life, Pope Francis told tens of thousands of people gathered Jan.
A Mass of Christian burial for Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, who died Dec. 31, will be offered by Pope Francis Jan. 5 in St. Peter’s
