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King expresses ‘deep sadness’ after death of former Pope Benedict

Charles has led tributes in the UK after Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI died aged 95.

The Independent UK

Pope Benedict death: King Charles sends message of condolence to Pope Francis

The monarch remembered his 2009 visit to the Vatican

The Independent UK

Pope Francis to lead funeral for Benedict XVI, a first in modern history

For the first time in modern history, a sitting pope will preside over his predecessor's funeral next week, with Pope Francis leading a "simple" ceremony for Benedict XVI, who died Saturday.

France 24

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Scottish archbishop leads tributes to former Pope Benedict XVI

A LEADING Scottish archbishop has recalled the “honour” of working closely with Pope Benedict XVI.

The National (Scotland)

Benedict XVI, reluctant pope who chose to retire, dies at 95

Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI was a reluctant pope who never wanted to be pontiff

The Independent UK

Countries around the world ring in 2023 after turbulent year

The world's eight billion people began ushering in 2023 on Saturday and bidding farewell to a turbulent 12 months marked by war in Europe, stinging price rises, Lionel Messi's World Cup glory and the deaths of Queen Elizabeth, Pele and former pope Benedict.

France 24

Wealth of tribute comes for Benedict, who desired simplicity

Within minutes of the Vatican's announcement of the death of Emeritus Pope Benedict XVI, a wealth of tributes poured in from around the world

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Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI dead at 95

The German theologian will be remembered as the first pope in 600 years to resign. Pope Francis will celebrate his funeral Mass on Thursday, an unprecedented event in which a current pope will celebrate the funeral of a former one.

Chicago Sun-Times

Benedict XVI, first pope to retire in 600 years, dies at 95

Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, who will forever be remembered as the first pontiff in 600 years to resign has died

The Independent UK

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The Independent UK

Scottish archbishop recalls ‘honour’ of close work with Pope Benedict

Leo Cushley, Archbishop of St Andrews and Edinburgh, worked with the late pope between 2009 and 2013.

The Independent UK

Irish president praises Pope Benedict’s ‘steadfast interest’ in Northern Ireland

Michael D Higgins led Irish tributes to the former pontiff after Benedict’s death on Saturday.

The Independent UK

Former Pope Benedict XVI: Northern Ireland religious leaders pay tribute

The former Pope "followed closely and prayerfully" the peace process in Northern Ireland

Belfast Live

Archbishop of Glasgow leads tributes to former Pope Benedict XVI

The former Pope passed away this morning at the age of 95, just days after the current Pope Francis visited his predecessor and announced that he was 'very ill'

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Pope Benedict XVI dies at 95, conservative pontiff was first in 600 years to resign

Benedict XVI, the former pope who spent years in the Vatican upholding conservative Catholic teaching but who upended centuries of tradition by resigning as pontiff, died Saturday, the Vatican announced. He was 95.

The Independent UK

Benedict’s resignation sparked calls for retirement protocol

Pope Benedict XVI’s 2013 resignation sparked calls for rules and regulations for future retired popes to avoid the kind of confusion that ensued

Manchester Evening News

Bishop of Salford pays tribute to the life of Pope Benedict XVI

The death aged 95 of the former Pontiff has been announced by the Vatican

The Independent UK

Benedict's lasting mark on papacy will be his resignation

Although Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI had a long and illustrious career as one of the Roman Catholic Church’s pre-eminent theologians, he will forever be known as the first pope in 600 years to resign

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The Independent UK

Tributes paid to ‘great theologian’ Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI after his death

The head of the Roman Catholic Church in England and Wales led tributes on Saturday.

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Vatican City: Former Pope Benedict XVI Passes Away At 95

Former Pope Benedict passed away at his Vatican residence on Saturday at the age of 95. Read on for details:

Reuters

Global reactions to the death of former Pope Benedict

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Live Updates | Reactions to Pope Benedict XVI's death

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz is paying tribute to the German-born Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI as a “formative figure of the Catholic Church.”

Reuters

Former Pope Benedict, his papacy and retirement

Following are some of the major events of the ministry and retirement of former Pope Benedict who died on Saturday:

The Independent UK

Highlights from the life of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI

Timeline of the life of the man born Joseph Ratzinger, who would become first pontiff in 600 years to resign

The Independent UK

Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI: Former pontiff once dubbed ‘God’s rottweiler’ whose resignation was historic

The man born Joseph Ratzinger spent many decades as a key figure in Catholicism, writes Paul Vallely, but his choice to end his eight years as head of the Church and become Pope Emeritus will live longest in the memory

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