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Homosexuality 'is not a crime': Pope talks prejudice, death and guns

"I might die tomorrow, but I am under control," said the Pontiff in an interview with reporters.

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Vatican girl mystery: Pope orders new investigation into missing teen

The mysterious disappearance of Emanuela Orlandi has haunted the Vatican for four decades, now the investigation will reopen after a Netflix documentary and the death of Pope Benedict.

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Bells ring out from church in Benedict XVI’s home town

Bells rang out in Marktl, Germany, the birth place of Benedict XVI, to mark the former pope’s funeral.

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Thousands mourn Benedict XVI at funeral led by Pope Francis

Thousands of people turned out to mourn the death of Benedict XVI at a funeral mass led by Pope Francis in the Vatican. The ceremony had been planned to be "roughly similar" to those held for pontiffs who've died while leading the church.

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Thousands mourn as funeral held for Pope Benedict XVI at the Vatican

Police estimated that 100,000 people would attend Thursday's ceremonies, higher than an original estimate of 60,000.

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Benedict XVI's funeral: How the Vatican will bury the pope emeritus

The ceremony will be the first of its kind, as the Vatican has never had to bury a pope while another, reigning pope was still living.

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Benedict to have three coffin burial in funeral akin to reigning pope

It will be the first funeral of a pontiff who resigned in six centuries.

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Pope Benedict XVI criticised over lack of action on church sex abuse

For many years, the Catholic Church has faced claims of sex abuse by clergy. With the recent passing of former Pope Benedict XVI, who was pontiff between 2005-2013, many online groups are sharing mixed reactions to his life and papal legacy.

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Thousands line up to pay their respects to Pope Benedict XVI

Thousands of people have been queuing to pay their last respects to the late Pope Benedict XVI, whose remains are lying in state at St Peter's Basilica in the Vatican.

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Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI lies in state at St. Peter's Basilica

Thousands of people have paid their respects to the late Pope Benedict XVI, whose remains are lying in state at St Peter's Basilica in the Vatican.

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Ex-pope to lie in state at Vatican's St Peter's Basilica

Pope Francis will lead the funeral of his predecessor on Thursday after a period of mourning. Former Pope Benedict XVI will first lie in state at St. Peter's Basilica for three days

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Vatican preparations underway for Benedict XVI's funeral

Pope Francis will preside over the funeral of his predecessor Benedict XVI on Thursday.

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'Noble and kind': Pope Francis pays tribute to late Benedict XVI

Remembrance services were held in Benedict XVI's native Germany to commemorate the life and service of the former Pope.

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European leaders pay tribute to former Pope Benedict XVI

Benedict XVI "worked with soul and intelligence for a more fraternal world," wrote French President Emmanuel Macron.

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Benedict XVI: The first pope in over 600 years to resign

In February 2013, the then Pope Benedict XVI shocked the world. He became the first pontiff since 1415 to resign from the role, leading the world’s 1.2 billion Catholics.

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Pope Francis asks faithful to pray for 'very ill' Benedict XVI

The Vatican has announced that retired ex-pope Benedict is in a "serious" but "stable" condition.

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Pope Francis calls for end to 'senseless' war in Ukraine

In his traditional Urbi et Orbi address, the Pope expresses sorrow over "the icy winds of war".

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More than 7,000 gather in Vatican for midnight Christmas mass

Pope Francis asked people this Christmas to “do something good,” during his homily at Christmas Eve Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican Saturday.

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Pope uses Christmas Urbi et Orbi message to lament 'icy winds of war'

The traditional Christmas Day message was delivered from the main balcony of St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican.

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'Elegant demon': Pope warns Vatican workers over sense of superiority

The leader of the Catholic Church criticised Vatican bureaucrats, telling the Holy See faithful that they "could easily fall into the temptation" of acting holier than thou or feeling like they are better than the rest.