Pope, Benedict

2022 - 12 - 31

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Former Pope Benedict XVI dies age 95 (CNN)

Benedict XVI, the Pope Emeritus, has died in Vatican City at the age of 95 following a period of ill health.

The report found that while in the post he had been informed of four cases of sexual abuse involving minors – including two that had occurred during his time in office – but failed to act. Born Joseph Ratzinger in Germany in 1927, he was the son of a policeman. He also issued a general apology to survivors of abuse. “I want to ask you all for a special prayer for Pope Emeritus Benedict who sustains the Church in his silence. In January 2020, Benedict was forced to distance himself from a book widely seen as undercutting Francis as he considered whether or not to allow married men to become priests in certain cases. We ask the Lord to console and sustain him in this witness of love for the Church to the very end,” Francis said at his general audience on Wednesday.

Retired Pope Benedict XVI dies at 95 (WJCT NEWS)

Born April 16, 1927, in Germany's Bavaria, Joseph Ratzinger was a theologian by training. Following the death of Pope John Paul II in 2005, Ratzinger was ...

O'Connell of America magazine said that in Benedict's final remarks to the cardinals before leaving the Vatican, he said his successor was among them. The [pope emeritus acknowledged](https://www.npr.org/2022/02/09/1079655013/pope-benedict-xvi-apologizes-for-handling-of-sexual-abuse-cases-but-denies-wrong) abuses and errors had taken place when he was Munich archbishop. "Benedict XVI's decision to resign was a very radical interpretation of Vatican II," Faggioli said. The pope added that he learned to be more attentive to the Internet for information. "Because to be pope you are not the theologian-in-chief, you are the pastor-in-chief. He was During that time, one of his most controversial documents was " [Dominus Jesus](http://www.vatican.va/roman_curia/congregations/cfaith/documents/rc_con_cfaith_doc_20000806_dominus-iesus_en.html)," which emphasized the primacy of the Catholic Church and branded non-Christian religions as "gravely deficient" — potentially undermining Vatican II achievements toward dialogue between Catholicism and other denominations and religions. In a 1986 document, he called homosexuality an "objective disorder and an Ratzinger was ordained a priest in 1951 and began his career teaching theology. In 1943, he was drafted into the military and served briefly in an anti-aircraft battalion. [interview book](https://www.bloomsbury.com/us/last-testament-9781472944672/)," O'Connell said, referring to Last Testament: In His Own Words. Ratzinger entered a seminary when he was 12.

Former Pope Benedict XVI dies at 95 (BBC News)

Benedict, who has died at his Vatican residence, became the first pope to resign for 600 years in 2013.

Like the rest of the Church we will always remember him," Annamaria told the BBC. This situation is unprecedented; there are no protocols to follow for what will happen now. In a statement he said: "I remember with particular affection the remarkable Papal Visit to these lands in 2010. What will happen now? "We came here to pray. The head of the Catholic Church in England and Wales, Cardinal Vincent Nichols, said Pope Benedict was "one of the great theologians of the 20th century".

'Tireless' in pursuit of peace: Guterres pays tribute to former Pope ... (UN News)

The UN chief paid tribute to Pope Emeritus Benedict on Saturday, who has died, aged 95, after standing down as head of the Catholic Church nearly a decade ...

Benedict was ordained in 1951 and became archbishop of Munich and Freising in 1977. Ascending to the papacy following his election in 2005, Pope Benedict XVI, formerly Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger, became the first pope to step down in six centuries. And we feel in our hearts so much gratitude.”

Factbox: Former Pope Benedict to have simple funeral after lying in ... (Reuters)

The body of former Pope Benedict XVI, who died on Saturday, will lie in state in St. Peter's Basilica on Monday and remain there for three days before his ...

Peter's Basilica and buried in the Vatican Grottoes, beneath the church, where more than 90 popes have found their final resting place. The ceremony will start at 9:30 a.m. (1800 GMT) on Jan. [Pope Benedict XVI](/world/obituary-former-pope-benedict-was-first-pontiff-resign-600-years-2022-12-31/), who [died on Saturday](/world/former-pope-benedict-has-died-spokesman-2022-12-31/), will lie in state in St. (0800 GMT) to 7 p.m. No official visits to see his body, or public prayers, will be held during this time.

World mourns loss of complicated, controversial and cerebral Pope ... (Crux: Covering all things Catholic)

Across the world, political and religious leaders, activists, friends, and former colleagues, are remembering the life and legacy of the late Pope Benedict ...

Citing what she said was a slowness in acting and in defrocking known abuser priests at the beginning, Doyle argued that Benedict “ended up hurting the faith he cherished. “He loved Christ and His church till death. “He was a pope of love (caritas) filled with kindness. His legacy will continue to have effects.” Once his physical strength waned, he continued to serve through the power of his prayers.” “His stature as a fine scholar matched his meekness. Benedict was similarly praised by Russian Orthodox Patriarch Kirill as a defender “of traditional values.” Russian President Vladimir Putin hailed Benedict as “an eminent religious and state figure, a convinced defender of traditional Christian values. He was a warm personal friend,” Gracias said, saying Benedict through his papacy “completed what Pope John Paul II had sown and thought.” I’m amazed at the variety of subjects that he spoke on and his depth of understanding of the scriptures,” he said, and also praised Benedict’s reflections on the liturgy. Other faith leaders also conveyed their sorrow and remembrances, with World Jewish Congress President Ronald S. History will judge him very, very favorably as someone who has contributed to the progress of theology.