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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.

Radio France Internationale

US bishops' rifts unlikely to ease after Benedict's death

Many of the conservative prelates who dominate the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops were appointed by Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI

The Independent UK

More than 135,000 Catholics flock to Vatican as Benedict XVI lies in state

Queues build up ahead of Thursday’s funeral for ex-pope, with more people expected

The Guardian - UK

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Recalling Benedict’s grace but also the storms of his papacy

Longtime Associated Press Vatican correspondent Victor L

The Independent UK

Death of former Pope Benedict overshadows New Year at Vatican

Pope Francis marked the Roman Catholic Church's traditional World Day of Peace on Sunday but the start of the new year at the Vatican was overshadowed by the death of his predecessor, Benedict.

Reuters

Benedict XVI, pope whose resignation shook Catholics, dies

Benedict XVI, who shocked the world’s 1.2 billion followers of the Roman Catholic Church when he became the first pope to resign in almost six centuries, has died. He was 95.

Tribune News Service

Why did Emeritus Pope Benedict XVI resign, and how common is it for Catholic popes to quit?

Emeritus Pope Benedict XVI is one of the very, very few Catholic popes ever to step down as leader instead of remaining in the role for life. Here's why he resigned as head of the church, and what happened afterwards.

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Pope Benedict XVI, who promoted traditional faith in the modern world, dies at 95

The German theologian stunned the world with his papal resignation in 2013, but controversy followed.

Fortune

In US, sharply contrasting views on Benedict XIV's legacy

In the United States, admirers of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI are remembering him warmly for his theological prowess and devotion to traditional doctrine

The Independent UK

Pope Francis to lead funeral for Benedict XVI, a first in modern history

For the first time in modern history, a sitting pope will preside over his predecessor's funeral next week, with Pope Francis leading a "simple" ceremony for Benedict XVI, who died Saturday.

France 24

Wealth of tribute comes for Benedict, who desired simplicity

Within minutes of the Vatican's announcement of the death of Emeritus Pope Benedict XVI, a wealth of tributes poured in from around the world

The Independent UK

Pope Benedict XVI dies at 95, conservative pontiff was first in 600 years to resign

Benedict XVI, the former pope who spent years in the Vatican upholding conservative Catholic teaching but who upended centuries of tradition by resigning as pontiff, died Saturday, the Vatican announced. He was 95.

Los Angeles Times

Highlights from the life of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI

Timeline of the life of the man born Joseph Ratzinger, who would become first pontiff in 600 years to resign

The Independent UK

Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI: Former pontiff once dubbed ‘God’s rottweiler’ whose resignation was historic

The man born Joseph Ratzinger spent many decades as a key figure in Catholicism, writes Paul Vallely, but his choice to end his eight years as head of the Church and become Pope Emeritus will live longest in the memory

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Reuters

Factbox-Former Pope Benedict, his papacy and resignation

Following are some facts about former Pope Benedict, who died on Saturday:

The Conversation

Pope Benedict XVI: A man at odds with the modern world who leaves a legacy of intellectual brilliance and controversy

Benedict XVI leaves behind a complex legacy as a Pope and theologian.

WEKU

Retired Pope Benedict XVI dies at 95

He is remembered as a staunch conservative who opposed modernizing reforms and as the first pope to step down since the 15th century.

Al Jazeera

Obituary: Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, pontiff who resigned

Benedict, who died at the age of 95, in 2013 became the first pope in 600 years to step down, citing old age.

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France 24

Former pope Benedict XVI dies at 95

Former pope Benedict XVI has died at the age of 95, the Vatican announced Saturday, almost a decade after he became the first pontiff to resign in six centuries.

Reuters

Rituals for Benedict's passing could be template for future ex popes

When Pope Gregory XII, the last pope to resign before Benedict, died in 1417, the world was not watching.

The Independent UK

Who is former pope Benedict XVI

The former pope was once known as ‘God’s Rottweiler’ for his hardline conservative views

Reuters

Factbox-Former pope Benedict, his papacy and resignation

Former pope Benedict, who Pope Francis said on Wednesday was "very sick", resigned in 2013, the first pontiff in 600 years to take such a step rather than rule for life.

The Guardian - UK

Tammy Faye: A New Musical review – Elton John’s hymn to biblical kitsch

Songs belt out deliriously in this romp through rise and fall of the Bakker televangelists and latterday gay icons – so thick and fast the James Graham script and Jake Shears lyrics are sometimes overwhelmed by glitz

Dublin Live

Bono claims major Irish gangland figure plotted to kidnap his kids and IRA issued death threats

He also faced an assassination threat in America

Los Angeles Times

Making the radical case for Sinéad O'Connor: She was right all along

Thirty years ago this month, Sinéad O'Connor tore up a picture of Pope John Paul II on "Saturday Night Live," effectively destroying her mainstream career with a single act of protest against the Catholic Church.

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