Ex-Pope Benedict

Ex-Pope Benedict

The coffin of former Pope Benedict is carried during his funeral, in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican, January 5, 2023. REUTERS/Remo Casilli

Funeral ceremonies for Pope Benedict XVI begin

For the first time in centuries, a sitting pontiff will preside over his predecessor's funeral. Pope Benedict was the first Roman Catholic pope in 600 years to leave his post before dying

Faithful pay homage to former Pope Benedict in St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican, January 2, 2023. REUTERS/Guglielmo Mangiapane

Faithful pay respects to former Pope Benedict in St. Peter's

Pope Benedict XVI (L) arrives with Italian President Carlo Azeglio Ciampi (R) at an auditorium before a concert in Rome April 21, 2006. REUTERS/Enrico Oliverio/Pool/File Photo/File Photo

Critics of former pope are scapegoating him over abuse, Vatican says

Pope Benedict XVI (L) arrives with Italian President Carlo Azeglio Ciampi (R) at an auditorium before a concert in Rome April 21, 2006. REUTERS/Enrico Oliverio/Pool/File Photo/File Photo

Ex-Pope Benedict acknowledges faulty testimony in German abuse case

Pope Benedict XVI blesses the faithful for the last time from the balcony of his summer residence in Castel Gandolfo February 28, 2013. REUTERS/ Tony Gentile/File Photo

Ex-Pope Benedict accused of failing to act in Munich Church abuse report