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Benedict XVI, pope who resigned to spend final years in quiet, dies at 95

By Nicole Winfield, Associated Press

Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, the shy German theologian who tried to reawaken Christianity in a secularized Europe but will forever be remembered as the first pontiff in 600 years to resign from the job, died Saturday.

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.

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.

Vatican says health of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI 'worsening' due to age

By Frances D'Emilio, Associated Press

The Vatican says the health of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI has undergone a "worsening in the last hours" due to his age and that doctors are constantly monitoring the 95-year-old's condition.

Jesuits call for victims to come forward amid artist abuse scandal

By Nicole Winfield, Associated Press

Pope Francis' Jesuit order is asking any victims to come forward with complaints against a famous Jesuit artist.

Vatican defrocks anti-abortion priest for 'blasphemous posts'

By Nicole Winfield, Associated Press

The Vatican has defrocked an anti-abortion U.S. priest, Frank Pavone, for what it says were "blasphemous communications on social media" as well as "persistent disobedience" of his bishop.

News Wrap: Islamic State member sentenced to life in prison for killings of 4 Americans

In our news wrap Friday, a British man was sentenced to life in a U.S. prison without parole for the Islamic State killings of four Americans, the U.S. pledged $775 million in additional military aid for Ukraine, the former Roman…

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Pope announces mandate to audit church's progress on fighting abuse

By Nicole Winfield, Associated Press

He told its members they must work with bishops conferences around the world to establish special welcome centers for victims and must audit the church’s progress on fighting abuse from its new perch within the Vatican.

The Vatican trial exposes the Holy See's inner workings as a new spy story takes center stage

By Nicole Winfield, Associated Press

The Vatican’s big fraud and extortion trial is exposing some unseemly realities of how the Holy See operates.

Gloves come off as Pope Francis pushes for Vatican reforms

By Nicole Winfield, Associated Press

Pope Francis is celebrating his 85th birthday. It's a milestone made even more remarkable given the coronavirus pandemic, his summertime intestinal surgery and the weight of history.