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.
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With Benedict’s Death, an Unprecedented Moment for the Modern Church
Benedict stunned the Roman Catholic world by becoming the first pope in nearly 600 years to resign. Now his death leaves a living pope presiding over the funeral of his predecessor.
Pope Benedict’s Life in Pictures
Here are a selection of images from Benedict’s long life.
Benedict: Pope for a Church in Crisis
Ian Fisher, The Times’s Rome bureau chief from 2004 to 2008, covered Pope Benedict XVI and remembers him as a brilliant theologian who led the Catholic Church through rough times.
Former Pope Benedict XVI Is ‘Very Ill,’ Francis Says
Francis called on the faithful to offer up support for his 95-year-old predecessor as the Vatican said that the retired pope’s health had deteriorated in recent hours.
Catholic Church Issues Guidelines for Ethical Investing
In the midst of a criminal trial of 10 church officials on charges of financial impropriety, the church put forth a long-delayed document that lays out standards for avoiding improper investments.
Pope Names First Women to Office That Helps Select Bishops
The three women will serve five-year terms in the Vatican office that vets candidates, enhancing the role of women in the church’s operations.
Pope Francis Postpones Trip to Africa, Citing Knee Problems
The postponement of the trip to the Democratic Republic of Congo and South Sudan comes as speculation swirls that the pontiff may be thinking of stepping down.
Deep in Vatican Archives, Scholar Discovers ‘Flabbergasting’ Secrets
David Kertzer has spent decades excavating the Vatican’s hidden history, with his work winning a Pulitzer and capturing Hollywood’s attention. A new book examines Pope Pius XII’s role in the Holocaust.
In a First, Catholic Cardinal Testifies in Vatican Criminal Trial
Accused of embezzlement and abuse of office, Cardinal Giovanni Angelo Becciu told the court that he was sure the truth would clear his name.