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Chicago Sun-Times
Chicago Sun-Times
National
Kaitlin Washburn

Chicago Catholics mourn Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, ‘a defender of the faith’

A framed photo of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, who died Saturday, is displayed near the altar at Holy Name Cathedral in the River North neighborhood, Saturday, Dec. 31, 2022. (Pat Nabong/Sun-Times)

After hearing the news that Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI had died, mourners gathered to pray and reflect on his legacy at Holy Name Cathedral in the River North neighborhood Saturday morning.

Tereasa McGuire, a visitor from West Ireland, described herself as an “à la carte Catholic,” who didn’t always agree with Benedict’s conservative and traditionalist views on Catholicism. But she admired his intelligence, devotion and deep knowledge of the faith.

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