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Pope Benedict: Troubled leader, no saint

Before we canonize the late pope, let’s remember all the harm his preaching caused — and hope for something better

Salon

Inside Pope Benedict funeral crowds including sobbing Brit who also queued to see Queen

Pope Francis made modern history at the funeral at St Peter's Square on Thursday as he presided over his predecessor’s funeral, a sight not seen for over 200 years

Daily Mirror

World's Catholics focus on funeral of former pope Benedict

Pope Francis will lead the funeral later today, Thursday, in the Vatican's St Peter's Square before Benedict's remains are placed in the vaults beneath the basilica. He will be buried in the tomb which held pope John Paul II's remains until 2011.

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Benedict aide's tell-all book will expose 'dark maneuvers'

Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI’s longtime personal secretary has written a tell-all book that is coming out this month

The Independent UK

Pope Benedict XVI’s lying in state begins in Vatican as thousands expected to pay their respects

Former pope’s body will lie in state until his funeral on Thursday

The Independent UK

Pope marks New Year as Vatican prepares to mourn Benedict

Pope Francis has marked the New Year by presiding over Mass in St. Peter's Basilica and praying for Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, a day after his retired predecessor's death

The Independent UK

Bishop of Salford pays tribute to the life of Pope Benedict XVI

The death aged 95 of the former Pontiff has been announced by the Vatican

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Live Updates | Reactions to Pope Benedict XVI's death

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz is paying tribute to the German-born Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI as a “formative figure of the Catholic Church.”

The Independent UK

Pope Benedict rallied to attend mass and was in 'stable condition' night before he died

Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, the German theologian who will be remembered as the first pope in 600 years to resign, has died, the Vatican announced Saturday. He was 95 years old

Daily Mirror

Former pope Benedict's health is "worsening," Vatican says

Benedict is now under the constant supervision of doctors, a Vatican spokesperson said.

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