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Pope Francis dies after 12-year papacy: Top 10 longest-reigning popes in history
May 09, 2025 7:23 am
Longest Serving Popes in the History of the Catholic Church: Pope Francis, with about 12 years of papacy, was the 266th pope of the Roman Catholic Church; below are the top 10 popes with the longest-reign in history.
Pope exposes confidential details of past conclaves and settles scores with Pope Benedict XVI's aide
April 02, 2024 6:41 pm
Conservative media have speculated, without any attribution, that Francis was tinkering with the protocols to limit pre-conclave discussions about the needs of the church to cardinals aged under 80.
What Christian traditions say about IVF treatments
February 26, 2024 6:47 pm
Many Catholics use contraception and IVF treatment in violation of church teaching. But for observant Catholics, opposition to IVF is part of an ecosystem of beliefs about marriage, family and especially sex.
Pope Francis sends Benedict XVI''s former aide back to Germany in latest sign of falling out
June 16, 2023 10:28 am
The new order for Archbishop Georg Gaenswein to return to Freiburg said the transfer was just “for the moment,” but there was no sign of what he might do there.
How will Pope Benedict's funeral be held
January 05, 2023 4:51 pm
Pope Benedict XVI died at 95 on December 31 in the monastery on the Vatican grounds where he had spent nearly all of his decade in retirement, his days mainly devoted to prayer and reflection.
Thousands line up for viewing of Benedict's body at Vatican
January 03, 2023 7:22 am
Twelve hours of viewing are scheduled for Tuesday and Wednesday before Thursday morning's funeral in the square.
Vatican: Benedict XVI lucid, stable, but condition 'serious'
December 30, 2022 8:30 am
Benedict in 2013 became the first pope in 600 years to resign, and he chose to live out his retirement in seclusion in a converted monastery in the Vatican Gardens
Vatican says health of retired pope Benedict XVI 'worsening'
December 29, 2022 8:19 am
Benedict, who was the first pontiff to resign in 600 years, has become increasingly frail in recent years as he dedicated his post-papacy life to prayer and meditation.
Retired pope asks pardon for abuse, but admits no wrongdoing
February 08, 2022 7:33 pm
"I have had great responsibilities in the Catholic Church. All the greater is my pain for the abuses and the errors that occurred in those different places during the time of my mandate," Pope Benedict XVI said.
Famous German boys’ choir to add separate choir for girls
June 16, 2021 3:15 pm
The Regensburg choir was founded around the year 975 and is thought to be one of the oldest boys’ choirs in the world.
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Vatican readies itself to bid adieu to late Pope Benedict XVI
January 04, 2023 7:58 pm
Former Pope Benedict, who in 2013 became the first pontiff in 600 years to resign, died on December 31 at an age of 95 in a monastery in the Vatican.
Pope marks New Year as Vatican prepares to mourn Benedict XVI
January 01, 2023 8:09 pm
Pope Francis presided at a Mass in St. Peter's Basilica as the body of Benedict, who died on Saturday at the age of 95, was being prepared for three days of public viewing starting Monday.
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