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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:

Reuters

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

The Independent UK

Pope Benedict rallied to attend mass and was in 'stable condition' night before he died

Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, the German theologian who will be remembered as the first pope in 600 years to resign, has died, the Vatican announced Saturday. He was 95 years old

Daily Mirror

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Factbox-Former Pope Benedict, his papacy and resignation

Following are some facts about former Pope Benedict, who died on Saturday:

Reuters

Former pope Benedict dies at 95

ROME: Former pope Benedict, the first pontiff in 600 years to resign, has died at the age of 95 in the Vatican, a spokesman for the Holy See said on Saturday.

Bangkok Post

Former Pope Benedict Dies Aged 95 in Vatican Monastery

Former Pope Benedict, who in 2013 became the first pontiff in 600 years to resign, died on Saturday aged 95 in a secluded monastery in the Vatican where he had lived since stepping down, a spokesman for the Holy See said. The Vatican said his body would lie in state…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Two popes in the Vatican - sometimes more crowd than company

When Pope Benedict shocked the Roman Catholic Church in 2013 by announcing he would resign instead of ruling for life, he promised to stay in the Vatican "hidden from the world".

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Former Pope Benedict, hero to Catholic conservatives, dies

Former Pope Benedict, the first pontiff in 600 years to resign and a standard bearer for conservatives who yearned for a more traditional Church, died on Saturday, ending an extraordinary period in which two men wearing white lived in the Vatican.

Reuters

Former Pope Benedict was first pontiff to resign in 600 years

VATICAN CITY - Former Pope Benedict, who died on Saturday aged 95, was the first pontiff in 600 years to resign, leaving behind a Catholic Church battered by sexual abuse scandals, mired in mismanagement and polarised between conservatives and progressives.

Reuters

Finding David Miscavige: Why lawyers have been unable to serve papers on Scientology leader

The mysterious leader behind the Church of Scientology is being sought by lawyers for three former members who are suing the religious sect alleging decades of abuse. Bevan Hurley reports

The Independent UK

N.Y. Law Banning Gun Carrying in Churches (Including When Authorized by Church) Unconstitutionally …

discriminates against religious institutions

Reason

Pope Benedict news - latest: Ex-Pope took part in mass in his room and ‘rested well’ Vatican says

Benedict XVI remains very unwell but his condition is described as stable

The Independent UK

Who is former pope Benedict XVI

The former pope was once known as ‘God’s Rottweiler’ for his hardline conservative views

The Independent UK

Pope says his predecessor Pope Benedict XVI is “very sick”

"I would like to ask you all for a special prayer for Pope Emeritus Benedict"

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Former pope Benedict, his papacy and retirement

Former pope Benedict, who Pope Francis said on Wednesday was "very sick", resigned in 2013, the first pontiff in 600 years to take such a step rather than rule for life.

France 24

Vatican says Benedict XVI's health worsening, Pope Francis asks for prayers

The Vatican on Wednesday confirmed that the health of ex-pontiff Benedict XVI, 95, has worsened in the last few hours and he had been visited by Pope Francis, hours after the current pontiff said his predecessor is "very sick" and asked for prayers.

The Independent UK

Pope Francis asks for prayers for ‘very sick’ Benedict XVI

The condiction of the former pontiff Benedict – who resigned in 2013 – has ‘worsened’ in recent hours, according to the Vatican

Reuters

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Former pope Benedict, who Pope Francis said on Wednesday was "very sick", resigned in 2013, the first pontiff in 600 years to take such a step rather than rule for life.

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The Independent UK

Pope Benedict news - latest: Vatican gives update on former Pope’s condition

Pope Benedict XVI is very ill, with Pope Francis asking for prayers ‘to accompany him in these difficult hours’

Reuters

Former pope Benedict 'very sick', Pope Francis calls for prayers

(This Dec. 28 story has been corrected to say 'members of the LGBTQ+ community', instead of 'gays', in paragraph 8)

The Independent UK

Paphos bishop elected as new leader of Cyprus Church

Cyprus' Orthodox Church has elected Paphos Bishop Georgios as its new leader

Reuters

Cyprus Church picks theologian and chemistry teacher as new leader

The Church of Cyprus's ruling body on Saturday elected Georgios, a theologian and former chemistry teacher, as Archbishop of the centuries-old Church, replacing the late Chrysostomos II.

Reuters

Pope denounces psychological abuse as Jesuit case rocks Church

Pope Francis on Thursday denounced psychological violence and abuse of power in the Church, as the case of a prominent priest accused of exploiting his authority to sexually abuse nuns has rocked the Vatican.

Daily Record

Dumfries River of Life Church serving up a Christmas Day feast

Anyone who is alone or finds it a difficult time of year is invited to visit the church for a free meal

Reason

The Tort of Seduction: Still a Thing in North Carolina

North Carolina precedents have defined tortious seduction as "intercourse induced by deception, enticement or other artifice."

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