Benedict XVI was the first pope in 600 years to resign. As many as 1.1 million people attended John Paul II’s funeral at St. Peter’s Square. Pope Francis presides over first funeral of a pontiff who had resigned. Tens of thousands of mourners attended the funeral of former Pope Benedict XVI on Thursday, during which … Read more
Benedict XVI, the 265th Pope of Roman Catholic Church, has died at 95. US President Joe Biden and Lula have praised him.. Pope Benedict XVI was a “formative person” in the Catholic Church. Funeral and memorial ceremonies were presided over by Pope Francis in memory of Pope Benedict XVI, who passed away at the age … Read more
Pope Francis says he will visit Canada this month as scheduled. He laughed off rumors that he had cancer, saying that doctors didn’t tell him anything about it. He reiterated his frequently expressed view that his health should deteriorate to the point that it would be difficult for him to lead the Church. Pope Francis … Read more
The pontiff will visit Edmonton, Quebec and Iqaluit next month. He will meet with survivors of abuse committed at Catholic schools. Pope is putting efforts to address the global scandal over child sex abuse by clergy. Pope Francis will make a highly sensitive visit to Canada as planned next month, the Vatican confirmed Thursday, despite … Read more
The Vatican confirmed on Saturday that former Popes John Paul II and Benedict XVI’s right-hand man, Italian cardinal Angelo Sodano, died at the age of 94. Pope Francis paid tribute to “this esteemed man of the Church, who fulfilled his priesthood with generosity… in the service of the Holy See,” in a telegram addressed to … Read more
