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Benedict’s Burial Leaves Francis Alone, and Unbound
Liberal supporters of Francis, a pope never shy about exercising power, now anticipate a late-breaking season of change.
Church Lays Benedict to Rest, if Not Its Divisions
An extraordinary period for the modern church ended with Francis presiding over the funeral of his retired predecessor. Some conservatives found the ceremony too modest for their standard-bearer.
Some Find Fault With Francis’ Homily for Benedict
The former pope’s supporters, who include conservatives, said Francis’ approach seemed paltry in comparison to Benedict’s homily at the funeral of Pope John Paul II.
Pope Francis’ Homily for Benedict Calls Him a ‘Faithful Friend’ of Jesus
Pope Francis’ short speech honored the former pontiff, whose life’s work was meditating on the life of Jesus, and who faced many challenges before retiring in 2013.
The Funeral for Pope Benedict XVI, in Photos
Benedict XVI was laid to rest in a ceremony that marked the end of an unusual arrangement during which he lived on the Vatican grounds after having resigned in 2013.
Ahead of Pope Benedict’s Funeral, Faithful Gather in the Vatican
About 200,000 came to see the pope emeritus, who died on Saturday at age 95, as he lay in state for three days ahead of his funeral on Thursday.
Pele’s 24-Hour Funeral Attracted More Than 200,000 Mourners
“This is no sacrifice,” said a man who had waited hours for a chance to attend Pelé’s 24-hour wake. Officials estimated 230,000 people filed through the stadium.
Benedict’s Death Leaves Catholic Conservatives Bereft
Even after his resignation as pope, traditionalists invoked Benedict’s name and sought to draw him into internecine ideological wars. Now he is gone.
Pope Benedict Lies In State, Drawing Thousands of Mourners
The pope emeritus is lying in state in St. Peter’s Basilica, where some 65,000 mourners, including Roman Catholic faithful and tourists, had paid last respects by Monday evening.