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FaithVatican Dispatch
Gerard O’Connell
Pope emeritus Benedict XVI will be laid to rest on Jan. 5, 2023, at a Mass in St. Peter's Square at which Pope Francis will preside.
FaithVatican Dispatch
Gerard O’Connell
While former pope Benedict's XVI's health condition remains serious, the Vatican reported "his situation is stable at the moment" on Dec. 30.
FaithVatican Dispatch
Gerard O’Connell
Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI's medical condition remains serious, but the Vatican reported Thursday that he is "lucid and alert."
FaithVatican Dispatch
Gerard O’Connell
The emeritus pope Benedict XVI has suffered a decline in health, Pope Francis said today at the end of his general audience. He asked for prayers for the 95-year-old former pontiff.
Pope Francis greets the crowd as he leads his Christmas message and his blessing "urbi et orbi" (to the city and the world) from the central balcony of St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican Dec. 25, 2022. (CNS photo/Paul Haring)
FaithVatican Dispatch
Cindy Wooden - Catholic News Service
Tens of thousands of people gathered in St. Peter’s Square for the pope’s message inviting people to pay less attention to presents and more to prayer,.
FaithVatican Dispatch
Gerard O’Connell
Pope Francis’ message to the Roman Curia has often been challenging, even provocative, and this year’s address was no exception.