Although at fault, Benedict overthrew the Vatican on sexual abuse
by VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI is rightly credited with being one of the most prolific Catholic theologians of the 20th century, a …
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Benedict XVI’s resignation in 2013 rocked a routine Vatican ceremony
VATICAN CITY (AP) — Veteran journalist Giovanna Chirri was beginning to doze off in the Vatican press room during a slow vacation when suddenly the …
Former Pope Benedict XVI asks for forgiveness and thanks God in final letter before his death
CNN — Former Pope Benedict XVI, who died in a Vatican monastery on Saturday at the age of 95, asked forgiveness for those he “wronged” …
Believers gather in a Bavarian pilgrimage town to mourn the Pope
ALTOETTING, Germany (AP) — Mourners lined quietly in the gold-adorned collegiate church of Altoetting in Pope Benedict’s Bavarian homeland to offer condolences to one of …
The richness of the tribute goes to Benoît, who wanted simplicity
VATICAN CITY (AP) – Minutes after the announcement of the death of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI On Saturday morning, a multitude of tributes poured in …
Benedict’s lasting mark on the papacy will be his resignation
VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI has had a long and illustrious career as one of the Roman Catholic Church’s most distinguished theologians. …
EU assesses impact of China’s dismantling of COVID measures
BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union assesses the rise in COVID-19 cases in China following Beijing’s rollback of its strict infection controls in a bid …
My favorite Airbnb: a cozy apartment in Copenhagen with woolen blankets and vinyl records
When my husband and I planned a trip to Copenhagen in September, a place we had never been before, we were determined to find an …
Greek Prime Minister hails Albania’s steps towards EU integration
DERVICAN, Albania (AP) — Greece’s prime minister on Thursday offered his country’s full support for neighboring Albania’s integration efforts with the European Union. Kyriakos Mitsotakis …
AP PHOTOS: Dervishes on the path of mystic Rumi spin for God
KONYA, Turkey (AP) — To prepare for the upcoming ritual, Omer Kilic and his 14-year-old son dress in white robes, drape black capes over them, …