World Jan 08 Benedict’s tomb at St. Peter’s Basilica now open for public visits By Frances D'Emilio, Associated Press
World Jan 04 WATCH: Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI’s funeral at St. Peter’s Basilica Pope Francis joined tens of thousands of faithful in bidding farewell to Benedict XVI.
World Jan 02 A timeline of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI’s life Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, the first pope in 600 years to resign, has died. Here are highlights from his life. By Associated Press
World Jan 02 Crowds pay respects as Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI’s body lies in state at Vatican Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI's body is lying in state as thousands of people have lined up across St. Peter's Square hours before dawn to pay their respects. By Giada Zampano, Frances D'Emilio, Associated Press
World Jan 01 Benedict XVI’s death paves way for new protocols to guide future popes The death of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI passed in an entirely un-papal-like manner Saturday, with a two-sentence announcement from the Vatican press office. Will Pope Francis issue new protocols to regulate the office of a retired pope, after Benedict largely winged it on the… By Nicole Winfield, Associated Press
Jan 01 Pope Francis marks New Year as Vatican prepares to mourn Benedict XVI By Frances D'Emilio, Associated Press Pope Francis prayed for his predecessor's passage to heaven and again expressed thanks for a lifetime of service to the church, during New Year's Day appearances a day after Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI died in retirement at the Vatican. Continue reading
Dec 30 Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI is in stable condition, Vatican says By Associated Press On Wednesday, Pope Francis revealed that his 95-year-old predecessor was “very ill” and he went to see him in his home in the Vatican Gardens. Continue reading
Dec 29 Former Pope Benedict XVI lucid and stable but condition ‘serious’, Vatican says By Nicole Winfield, Associated Press The Vatican says Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI is lucid, conscious and stable, but his condition remains serious. Continue reading
Feb 14 Cardinals from Myanmar, Ethiopia among 20 elevated by Pope Francis By Carey Reed Pope Francis reemphasized the need for humility and a sense of justice among Catholic church leaders during a ceremony Saturday to name 20 new cardinals. Continue reading
Feb 28 Moments of Benedict XVI’s Papacy By Larisa Epatko After nearly eight years as head of the Roman Catholic Church, Pope Benedict XVI told a gathering of cardinals in Rome that he would resign, citing poor health. Continue reading