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March 19, 2023, 9:17 PM

Pope Benedict XVI's aide acknowledges criticism over memoir

The longtime secretary to Pope Benedict XVI has acknowledged that his tell-all memoir has been criticized for casting Pope Francis in an unfavorable light
March 19, 2023, 9:17 PM
Pope Benedict XVI's aide acknowledges criticism over memoir
March 19, 2023, 12:32 PM

Pope offers prayer for earthquake victims in Ecuador, Peru

Pope Francis has offered prayers for the victims of the earthquake that shook vast swaths of territory in Ecuador and parts of Peru
March 19, 2023, 12:32 PM
Pope offers prayer for earthquake victims in Ecuador, Peru
March 18, 2023, 4:47 PM

Vatican closes embassy in Nicaragua after Ortega's crackdown

Nicaragua's government proposed suspending diplomatic relations.
March 18, 2023, 4:47 PM
March 12, 2023, 11:32 PM

Nicaragua proposes suspending Vatican ties after comments

Pope Francis compared President Ortega’s administration to communists or Nazis.
March 12, 2023, 11:32 PM
March 9, 2023, 7:32 PM

John Paul abuse claims trigger angry reactions in Poland

The fallout from an explosive Polish TV report alleging that St. John Paul II covered up clergy sex abuses cases is escalating
March 9, 2023, 7:32 PM
John Paul abuse claims trigger angry reaction from Poland
March 7, 2023, 7:32 PM

Polish TV report: John Paul II knew of abuse as archbishop

A television news report claims that St. John Paul II knew about sexual abuse of children by priests under his authority when he was an archbishop in his native Poland
March 7, 2023, 7:32 PM
February 27, 2023, 2:03 PM

Pope to visit Hungary in April, migration and war on agenda

Pope Francis will visit Hungary at the end of April
February 27, 2023, 2:03 PM
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Pope Francis underlines that papacy is a lifetime post

Pope Francis has made clear in comments published by a Jesuit journal that he believes being pope is a lifetime position and that the late Pope Benedict XVI’s resignation was an exception
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Pope worried about Nicaraguan bishop sentenced to 26 years

An outspoken critic of the Nicaraguan government sentenced to 26 years in prison
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Pope seeks release of Cubans arrests during 2021 protests

Pope Francis special envoy says the pontiff hopes Cuban authorities will release and grant amnesty to people arrested and sentenced following the historic protests that took place in 2021
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Pope makes final bid for peace, forgiveness in South Sudan

Pope Francis has made a final appeal for peace in South Sudan
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Pope makes final bid for peace, forgiveness in South Sudan
2 months ago

Pope accuses critics of exploiting Pope Benedict XVI's death

Pope Francis accused some of his critics Sunday of taking advantage of retired Pope Benedict XVI’s death to score ideological points in the latest salvo in the partisan divide of the Catholic Church
2 months ago
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Pope in South Sudan warns leaders as peace process stalls

Pope Francis is warning South Sudan’s political leaders that history will judge them harshly if they continue to drag their feet implementing a 2018 peace accord
2 months ago
Pope heads to South Sudan to urge peace as fighting kills 27
2 months ago

Pope in South Sudan warns leaders as peace process stalls

Pope Francis is warning South Sudan’s political leaders that history will judge them harshly if they continue to drag their feet implementing a 2018 peace accord
2 months ago
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Pope urges Congo youth to reject corruption and they respond

Pope Francis has led Congo’s young people in a rousing denunciation of political corruption
2 months ago
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Pope consoles Congolese victims: 'Your pain is my pain'

On his trip to Congo, Pope Francis has heard firsthand accounts of atrocities some people have endured during years of fighting in the eastern part of the country
2 months ago
Before a crowd of 1 million, Pope urges Congolese to forgive
2 months ago

Pope clarifies homosexuality and sin comments in note

Pope Francis has clarified his comments about homosexuality and sin
2 months ago
Pope clarifies homosexuality and sin comments in note
2 months ago

The AP Interview: Pope says homosexuality not a crime

Pope Francis has criticized laws that criminalize homosexuality as “unjust.”
2 months ago
Pope Francis: 'Homosexuality not a crime'
2 months ago

The AP Interview takeaways: Pope decries expanding gun use

Pope Francis is lamenting that the use of guns by civilians to defend themselves is becoming a “habit.”
2 months ago
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Pope makes plea for end of violence, start of talks in Peru

Pope Francis has made an impassioned plea, including in his native Spanish language, for an end to violence in Peru
2 months ago
Pope makes plea for end of violence, start of talks in Peru
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Cardinal says book by Benedict XVI's secretary 'unseemly'

The archbishop of Austria has confirmed that it was he who wrote a letter to the future Pope Benedict XVI urging him to accept election as pontiff in 2005 if the votes went his way
2 months ago
Cardinal says book by Benedict XVI's secretary 'unseemly'
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Pope invites all Christians to event in St. Peter's Square

Pope Francis has invited Christians of all dominations to gather in St. Peter's Square in September to help further the cause of Christian unity
2 months ago
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Pope denounces Iran death penalty following protests

Pope Francis has broken his silence on the nationwide protests convulsing Iran
2 months ago
Pope denounces Iran death penalty following protests
2 months ago

Pope denounces Iran death penalty following protests

Pope Francis has broken his silence on the nationwide protests convulsing Iran
2 months ago
Pope denounces Iran death penalty following protests
2 months ago

Pope meets with Benedict's aide amid revelations in new book

Pope Francis has met with Archbishop Georg Gaenswein, the longtime secretary of Pope Benedict XVI
2 months ago
Pope meets with Benedict's aide amid funeral, book fallout
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Public now can see Benedict's tomb at St. Peter's Basilica

The Vatican is allowing the public to visit the new tomb of Pope Benedict XVI under St. Peter's Basilica
2 months ago
Public now can see Benedict's tomb at St. Peter's Basilica
2 months ago

Pope Benedict XVI laid to rest

Pope Francis presided over the funeral procession for Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI on Thursday in a first for the Catholic Church.
2 months ago
Pope Benedict XVI laid to rest
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Pope Francis presides over Benedict's funeral, speaks of friendship in historic moment

A funeral mass for Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI is scheduled to begin 9:30 a.m. on Thursday at the Vatican.
2 months ago
Pope Francis presides over Benedict's funeral, as faithful flock to Vatican
3 months ago

Thousands gather for Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI funeral

ABC News senior correspondent Terry Moran discusses the latest on Pope Benedict's funeral as the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops calls for nine days of prayer in his memory.
3 months ago
Thousands gather for Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI funeral
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Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI in pop culture

The former pontiff wrote a total of 66 books, three encyclicals and four apostolic exhortations. He was even portrayed by Anthony Hopkins in the film “The Two Popes.”
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Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI in pop culture
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Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI laid to rest

Pope Francis paid homage to his retired predecessor by presiding over his funeral mass at the Vatican on Thursday.
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Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI laid to rest
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Some 200,000 turn out over 3 days to view Benedict's body

Pope Francis has praised Pope Emeritus’ Benedict XVI’s “acute and gentle thought” on the final day of public viewing of his body in St. Peter’s Basilica before his funeral
3 months ago
Pope praises 'gentle' Benedict ahead of funeral
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US bishops' rifts unlikely to ease after Benedict's death

Many of the conservative prelates who dominate the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops were appointed by Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI
3 months ago
US bishops' rifts unlikely to ease after Benedict's death
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Thousands pay respects to Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI

Over 135,000 people came to see the former pontiff over the last two days as he lies in state at St. Peter's Basilica, the Vatican said.
3 months ago
Thousands pay respects to Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI
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An account of Benedict's papacy to be sealed in his coffin

Mourners are gathering for a second day.
3 months ago
Benedict's admirers keep streaming to Vatican to honor him
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Body of Pope Emeritus Benedict lies in state at Vatican

Benedict died Saturday morning in the monastery on the grounds of the Vatican where he had lived quietly since stepping down as leader of the Catholic Church in 2013.
3 months ago
Body of Pope Emeritus Benedict lies in state at Vatican
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Mourners pay respects to Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI

Tens of thousands of mourners waited to pay their respects to the late pope who is lying in state ahead of his Thursday funeral mass.
3 months ago
Mourners pay respects to Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI
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Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI lies in state at Vatican

Over 60,000 mourners passed through St. Peter’s Basilica on Monday to pay their respects to Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, who died Saturday at 95.
3 months ago
Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI lies in state at Vatican
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Former Pope Benedict lying in state at St. Peter’s Basilica

The Rev. James Martin, an ABC News Vatican contributor, and ABC News’ Terry Moran weigh in on the legacy of former Pope Benedict XVI as he lies in state at St. Peter’s Basilica in Vatican City.
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Former Pope Benedict lying in state at St. Peter’s Basilica
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Former Pope Benedict lying in state at St. Peter’s Basilica

ABC News’ Ines de la Cuetara reports on the atmosphere in Vatican City as former Pope Benedict XVI lies in state at St. Peter’s Basilica in Vatican City.
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Former Pope Benedict lying in state at St. Peter’s Basilica
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The life and legacy of Pope Benedict XVI

People line up to pay final respects to the former pontiff, who made history by being the first pope in over 600 years to retire.
3 months ago
The life and legacy of Pope Benedict XVI
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Pope Benedict XVI lies in state at St. Peter’s Basilica

Benedict, who resigned from the papacy in 2013 citing his declining health, was the first pope to step down in 600 years.
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Pope Benedict XVI lies in state at St. Peter’s Basilica
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65,000 view Benedict XVI's body lying in state at Vatican

Thousands lined up across St. Peter’s Square hours before dawn on Monday.
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Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI body lying in state at Vatican
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'Lord, I love you': Aide recounts Benedict's last words

Pope Francis has marked the New Year by presiding over Mass.
3 months ago
Pope marks New Year as Vatican prepares to mourn Benedict
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The world mourns Pope Benedict XVI

Pope Francis remembered his predecessor during New Year's mass at the Vatican. The funeral for former Pope Benedict XVI will be Thursday.
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The world mourns Pope Benedict XVI
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Pope Benedict XVI dies at 95

The retired pontiff died Saturday at his home in the Vatican at the age of 95.
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Pope Benedict XVI dies at 95
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World leaders pay tribute to Pope Benedict XVI after his death

Following Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI's death, world leaders are offering their condolences and remembrances.
3 months ago
World leaders pay tribute to Pope Benedict XVI after his death
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Highlights from the life of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI

Highlights from the life of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI
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Highlights from the life of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI
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The life of Pope Benedict XVI

ABC's Ines de La Cuetara discusses the first pope to step down in nearly 600 years.
3 months ago
The life of Pope Benedict XVI
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Pope Emeritus Benedict’s final arrangements

The former pope received his last rites on Wednesday and the Vatican press office says he will lie in state at Saint Peter’s Basilica starting on Monday for the faithful to pay their respects.
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Pope Emeritus Benedict’s final arrangements