Pope Benedict

Bells tolled Thursday for the funeral of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, the German theologian who made history by retiring, as thousands of mourners packed St.

And the unprecedented situation of a retired pope living alongside a reigning one prompted calls for protocols to guide future popes emeritus to prevent any confusion about who is really in charge. The document gave ample attention to Benedict's historic resignation and referred to him as "pope emeritus," citing verbatim the Latin words he uttered on Feb. In addition, a host of patriarchs joined 125 cardinals in the seats to the side of the altar. "I see a continuity between these two popes and the fact that today Francis is celebrating the funeral in Benedict's memory is an historical event." While the ritual is unusual, it does have some precedent: In 1802, Pope Pius VII presided over the funeral in St. As cardinal and pope, he passed sweeping church legislation that resulted in 848 priests being defrocked from 2004-2014, roughly his pontificate with a year on either end. But he will go down in history for a singular, revolutionary act that changed the future of the papacy: He retired, the first pope in six centuries to do so. Only Italy and Germany were invited to send official delegations, but other leaders took the Vatican up on its offer and come in their "private capacity." "We came to pay homage to Benedict and wanted to be here today to say goodbye," said Raymond Mainar, who traveled from a small village east of Munich for the funeral. Benedict's longtime secretary, Archbishop Georg Gaenswein, bent down and kissed a book of the Gospels that was left open on the coffin. The reigning pontiff, for his part, recently said he has already left written instructions outlining the conditions in which he too would resign. 31 at age 95](https://www.npr.org/2022/12/31/898524253/pope-benedict-xvi-dies), is considered one of the 20th century's greatest theologians and spent his lifetime upholding church doctrine.

Pope Francis conducted the funeral service for his predecessor Benedict XVI in front of tens of thousands of mourners in St Peter's Square, ...

Former Pope Benedict XVI was buried at the Vatican Thursday after his funeral, bringing an end to an unprecedented decade in which a reigning pope lived ...

POGGIOLI: Earlier today, the Vatican released the official history of Benedict's life. We want to do this with the same wisdom, tenderness and devotion that he bestowed upon us over the years. He invoked the image of the women in the gospel stories who prayed at the tomb of the deceased Jesus. SYLVIA POGGIOLI, BYLINE: The air was damp and thick with fog as mourners began arriving at St Peter's Square in darkness, hours before the funeral mass. (SOUNDBITE OF ARCHIVED RECORDING) Afterwards, Benedict was buried in the crypt under the basilica alongside his predecessors.

Pope Francis has led the funeral of former Pope Benedict before tens of thousands of mourners, with some calling for the late pontiff to be made a saint.

Workers later put it in a zinc casket and soldered that shut, Vatican pictures showed. In Tweets, author Rod Dreher, an influential figure for US Christian conservatives, called the homily "appalling". At the end of the funeral in St. He rose at the end as Benedict's coffin was being carried away for a private burial inside St. It was the same phrase used at the funeral of Pope John Paul II in 2005, although by many more people then. Bowing his head in silent prayer, Francis briefly touched the casket.

Pope Benedict XVI was mourned Thursday at a funeral service held in St. Peter's Basilica and led by Pope Francis. A respected theologian, Benedict was the ...

Pope Francis bowed and touched the coffin after Mass, and a supporters on St. A respected theologian, Benedict was the first pope to retire in six centuries and is remembered for his efforts to combat scandals and outreach to other faiths. Pope Benedict XVI was mourned Thursday at a funeral service held in St.

Flags respectfully flew at half-mast in Vatican City on Thursday in an extraordinary ceremony that saw Pope Francis preside over the funeral of Pope ...

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COMMENTARY: In his 'Spiritual Testament,' the Pope Emeritus desired that, after his death, the world hear one more time that the faith was reasonable.

Faith permits us to look at the ‘sun,’ God, because it is the acceptance of his revelation in history and, so to speak, the true reception of God’s mystery, recognizing the great miracle.” “Faith makes possible authentic knowledge about God which involves the whole human person: It is a sapere, that is, a knowledge which gives life a savor, a new taste, a joyful way of being in the world.” [Light of the World](https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/9709804-light-of-the-world) (2010) and [The Last Testament](https://www.amazon.com/Last-Testament-His-Own-Words-ebook/dp/B01L2MWLME) (2017) in retirement. “Faith leads to the discovery that the meeting with God enhances, perfects and exalts all that is true, good and beautiful that exists in man,” Benedict said in a brilliant general audience address on Nov. “It would become evident that the light of autonomous reason is not enough to illumine the future; ultimately the future remains shadowy and fraught with fear of the unknown,” Francis/Benedict wrote. “They express the common thread of the different stages of his life, from his studies to his academic teaching, to his episcopal ministry, to his service for the [Congregation for the] Doctrine of the Faith — to which he was called by St. Yet in the absence of light everything becomes confused; it is impossible to tell good from evil, or the road to our destination from other roads which take us in endless circles, going nowhere.” Pope Francis took up the text, made some modifications, and issued it as his first encyclical, Lumen Fidei (Light of Faith) in July 2013. “I saw how out of the tangle of assumptions the reasonableness of faith emerged and emerges again. “It often seems that science — the natural sciences on the one hand and historical research (especially exegesis of Sacred Scripture) on the other — are able to offer irrefutable results at odds with the Catholic faith. [“Spiritual Testament,”](https://www.ncregister.com/cna/full-text-benedict-xvi-shares-his-final-thoughts-with-the-church) written in 2006 and released upon his death, Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI wrote about faith, which was to be expected, but in a way unusual for a final testament. I have experienced the transformations of the natural sciences since long ago and have been able to see how, on the contrary, apparent certainties against the faith have vanished, proving to be not science, but philosophical interpretations only apparently pertaining to science.

Catholics around the archdiocese prayed for Benedict XVI, including at a Mass with Archbishop Gomez the day of his funeral in Rome.

But as the archbishop was speaking about Benedict, a burst of sunlight poured through the cathedral windows for a few seconds. Outside the cathedral, the Vatican flag flew at half-mast in a sign of mourning. "God's faithful people, gathered here, now accompany and entrust to him the life of the one who was their pastor," Pope Francis said of his predecessor. Jesus is still calling, still knocking at the door of every human heart.” And I personally think he did a good job.” Before the Mass began, a bell was rung eight times, one for each year that Pope Benedict served as pontiff before his unexpected resignation in February 2013, the first resignation by a pope in more than 600 years. Los Angeles Auxiliary Bishops David O’Connell and Marc Trudeau, along with a dozen local priests, concelebrated the Mass, one of several celebrated in parishes around the Archdiocese of Los Angeles to honor and pray for the pontiff, who died Dec. “His legacy will be the countless souls who found friendship with Jesus through his love, through his gentle invitation to ‘come and see.’ ” Concelebrating with hundreds of priests and bishops was Los Angeles Cardinal Roger Mahony, who participated in the conclave that elected Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger as pope in 2005. [ funeral in Rome](https://angelusnews.com/news/vatican/pope-benedict-funeral/), Los Angeles-area Catholics gathered to pray for the pontiff emeritus at [a memorial Mass celebrated by Archbishop José H. [ funeral Mass](https://angelusnews.com/news/vatican/pope-benedict-funeral/) for Benedict, attended by more than 50,000 people in St. [Pope Benedict](https://angelusnews.com/tag/benedict-xvi/) at the Jan.

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We provide news about the Church and the world, as seen through the teachings of the Catholic Church. And I think the Church is going to be unpacking his stuff for a while. “Just the way that he explained and gave us this beautiful teaching on how men and women work together. And for me, that was a great comfort,” Kim told CNA. Kim, a Catholic speaker, musician, and comedian who spoke at SEEK, told CNA that after the lengthy and joyful pontificate of St. And yet, this is what he always wanted, this encounter, which is not an end but a new beginning.”

In a statement released shortly after Pope Benedict XVI's death, Bishop Robert McManus referred to him as a "brilliant theologian and teacher who guided the ...

"I will remember that great man for his humbleness, his teaching of the church, remembering he put so many words in our heart and we will never forget," Pineda said. "He was very humble," Porras said. He did this in order to retreat into a life of solitude," McManus said Thursday.

“Benedict the 16th was indeed an extraordinary man,” said Bishop William Patrick Callahan, who led the mass at the catholic church. The mass was a usual one, ...

“The faithful across the world are going to be paying honor to Pope Benedict.” We would hold them before God, and as to repose of the soul so he gets into heaven quicker.” “Benedict’s resignation is allowing it to be a more simpler process. “The man is going to be read in his papers, encyclicals and his books. “It’s the same as we would do for any of the faithful. Joseph the Workman Cathedral in La Crosse honors Pope Benedict XVI with a memorial mass Thursday afternoon.