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More than 135,000 Catholics flock to Vatican as Benedict XVI lies in state

Queues build up ahead of Thursday’s funeral for ex-pope, with more people expected

The Guardian - UK · Jan 4, 2023

Recalling Benedict’s grace but also the storms of his papacy

Longtime Associated Press Vatican correspondent Victor L

The Independent UK · Jan 3, 2023

Death of former Pope Benedict overshadows New Year at Vatican

Pope Francis marked the Roman Catholic Church's traditional World Day of Peace on Sunday but the start of the new year at the Vatican was overshadowed by the death of his predecessor, Benedict.

Reuters · Jan 1, 2023

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 · Dec 31, 2022

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

The Independent UK · Dec 31, 2022

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.

Los Angeles Times · Dec 31, 2022

Highlights from the life of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI

Timeline of the life of the man born Joseph Ratzinger, who would become first pontiff in 600 years to resign

The Independent UK · Dec 31, 2022

Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI: Former pontiff once dubbed ‘God’s rottweiler’ whose resignation was historic

The man born Joseph Ratzinger spent many decades as a key figure in Catholicism, writes Paul Vallely, but his choice to end his eight years as head of the Church and become Pope Emeritus will live longest in the memory

The Independent UK · Dec 31, 2022

Factbox-Former Pope Benedict, his papacy and resignation

Following are some facts about former Pope Benedict, who died on Saturday:

Reuters · Dec 31, 2022

Pope Benedict XVI: A man at odds with the modern world who leaves a legacy of intellectual brilliance and controversy

Benedict XVI leaves behind a complex legacy as a Pope and theologian.

The Conversation · Dec 31, 2022