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King Charles expresses 'deep sadness' following death of former Pope Benedict XVI

“The Queen and the Pope understood what it was to be in service more or less for a lifetime.”

Manchester Evening News

Factbox-Former Pope Benedict to have simple funeral after lying in state

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 funeral, which is set for Jan. 5.

Reuters

Believers gather at Bavarian pilgrimage town to mourn pope

Mourners lined up quietly in the Collegiate Church of Altoetting in Pope Benedict XVI’s Bavarian homeland to pay condolences to one of the region’s most famous sons

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Why retired pope Benedict's funeral will be so unusual

Benedict was the first pope to step down in nearly 600 years, creating a rare relationship between a sitting and former pope.

WEKU

World Starts to Ring in 2023 after Turbulent Year

The world's eight billion people have begun ushering in 2023 and bidding farewell to a turbulent 12 months marked by war in Europe, stinging price rises, Lionel Messi's World Cup glory and the deaths of Queen Elizabeth, Pele and former pope Benedict. Many will be looking to cut loose this…

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Pope Benedict XVI, who promoted traditional faith in the modern world, dies at 95

The German theologian stunned the world with his papal resignation in 2013, but controversy followed.

Fortune

In US, sharply contrasting views on Benedict XIV's legacy

In the United States, admirers of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI are remembering him warmly for his theological prowess and devotion to traditional doctrine

The Independent UK

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King Charles expresses ‘deep sadness’ after death of former Pope Benedict

Charles has led tributes in the UK after Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI died aged 95.

Evening Standard

King expresses ‘deep sadness’ after death of former Pope Benedict

Charles has led tributes in the UK after Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI died aged 95.

The Independent UK

Pope Benedict death: King Charles sends message of condolence to Pope Francis

The monarch remembered his 2009 visit to the Vatican

The Independent UK

Pope Francis to lead funeral for Benedict XVI, a first in modern history

For the first time in modern history, a sitting pope will preside over his predecessor's funeral next week, with Pope Francis leading a "simple" ceremony for Benedict XVI, who died Saturday.

France 24

Scottish archbishop leads tributes to former Pope Benedict XVI

A LEADING Scottish archbishop has recalled the “honour” of working closely with Pope Benedict XVI.

The National (Scotland)

Benedict XVI, reluctant pope who chose to retire, dies at 95

Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI was a reluctant pope who never wanted to be pontiff

The Independent UK

Countries around the world ring in 2023 after turbulent year

The world's eight billion people began ushering in 2023 on Saturday and bidding farewell to a turbulent 12 months marked by war in Europe, stinging price rises, Lionel Messi's World Cup glory and the deaths of Queen Elizabeth, Pele and former pope Benedict.

France 24

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The Independent UK

Wealth of tribute comes for Benedict, who desired simplicity

Within minutes of the Vatican's announcement of the death of Emeritus Pope Benedict XVI, a wealth of tributes poured in from around the world

Chicago Sun-Times

Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI dead at 95

The German theologian will be remembered as the first pope in 600 years to resign. Pope Francis will celebrate his funeral Mass on Thursday, an unprecedented event in which a current pope will celebrate the funeral of a former one.

The Independent UK

Benedict XVI, first pope to retire in 600 years, dies at 95

Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, who will forever be remembered as the first pontiff in 600 years to resign has died

The Independent UK

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The Independent UK

Scottish archbishop recalls ‘honour’ of close work with Pope Benedict

Leo Cushley, Archbishop of St Andrews and Edinburgh, worked with the late pope between 2009 and 2013.

The Independent UK

Irish president praises Pope Benedict’s ‘steadfast interest’ in Northern Ireland

Michael D Higgins led Irish tributes to the former pontiff after Benedict’s death on Saturday.

Belfast Live

Former Pope Benedict XVI: Northern Ireland religious leaders pay tribute

The former Pope "followed closely and prayerfully" the peace process in Northern Ireland

Glasgow Live

Archbishop of Glasgow leads tributes to former Pope Benedict XVI

The former Pope passed away this morning at the age of 95, just days after the current Pope Francis visited his predecessor and announced that he was 'very ill'

Los Angeles Times

Pope Benedict XVI dies at 95, conservative pontiff was first in 600 years to resign

Benedict XVI, the former pope who spent years in the Vatican upholding conservative Catholic teaching but who upended centuries of tradition by resigning as pontiff, died Saturday, the Vatican announced. He was 95.

The Independent UK

Benedict’s resignation sparked calls for retirement protocol

Pope Benedict XVI’s 2013 resignation sparked calls for rules and regulations for future retired popes to avoid the kind of confusion that ensued

Manchester Evening News

Bishop of Salford pays tribute to the life of Pope Benedict XVI

The death aged 95 of the former Pontiff has been announced by the Vatican

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