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Vicariates mark the passing of Pope Benedict with memorial Masses

Chicago-area Catholics joined the universal church in marking the passing of Pope Benedict XVI with memorial Masses on Jan. 4 and Jan. 5 in each of the Archdiocese of Chicago’s six vicariates.

At funeral, pope remembers Benedict’s ‘wisdom, tenderness, devotion’

Pope Benedict XVI “spread and testified to” the Gospel his entire life, Pope Francis told tens of thousands of people gathered Jan. 5 for his predecessor’s funeral Mass.

The witness of Benedict XVI

Cardinal Cupich delivered the following homily during a Jan. 2 memorial Mass for Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI at Holy Name Cathedral.

Cardinal Cupich, auxiliary bishops remember Pope Benedict at Mass

Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI led a life of humility while serving as a scholar, an example of the importance of community life and as someone who had a deep personal relationship with Jesus, Cardinal Cupich said at a Jan. 2 Mass for the repose of the retired pope’s soul.

World leaders express condolences, appreciation for pope’s legacy

Highlighting Pope Benedict XVI’s great intellect, love and kindness, many of the world’s political and religious leaders voiced their appreciation for the late pope.

Thousands pay last respects to Pope Benedict in St. Peter’s Basilica

A quiet hush covered the vast expanse of St. Peter’s Square even though it was filled with thousands of people slowly winding their way around the colonnade into St. Peter’s Basilica to pay their last respects to the late Pope Benedict XVI.

Pope pays tribute to the late Pope Benedict, highlighting his gentleness

Keeping his appointment to celebrate vespers as 2022 was ending, Pope Francis also paid tribute to his predecessor, Pope Benedict XVI, who died early Dec. 31.

Pope Benedict's spiritual testament: 'Stand firm in the faith'

Retired Pope Benedict XVI's final message to Catholics around the world was: "Stand firm in the faith! Do not let yourselves be confused!"

Pope Benedict: Eight years as pope capped long ministry as teacher of faith

Retired Pope Benedict XVI, who had an impressive record as a teacher and defender of the basics of Catholic faith, is likely to go down in history books as the first pope in almost 600 years to resign.

Retired Pope Benedict's funeral scheduled for Jan. 5

Just a few hours after retired Pope Benedict XVI died in his Vatican residence Dec. 31, Matteo Bruni, director of the Vatican press office, provided a few early details of what to expect in the coming days.
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