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Pope Francis has extolled the role of grandparents, including an 18-part Wednesday general audience catechesis on ‘the meaning and value of old age,’ since becoming pope.

7 Ways Grandparents Assist in the Salvation of the Human Race

COMMENTARY: Pope Francis has greatly expanded the papal magisterium on the importance of the elderly.

Father Roger Landry Commentaries August 16, 2023

Cardinal Cardinal Joseph Zen Ze-kiun of Hong Kong arrives for the funeral Mass of Pope Benedict XVI Jan. 5 at St. Peter's Square in the Vatican. Cardinal Zen and Cardinal George Pell formed part of a grace-filled dinner gathering later that day. Five days later, the Australian cardinal died.

A Moment of Special Grace

COMMENTARY: The friendly gathering that included Cardinals George Pell and Joseph Zen in the wake of Pope Benedict’s XVI’s funeral is a treasured memory.

Father Raymond J. de Souza Vatican January 28, 2023

What to Read in Benedict XVI’s Secretary’s ‘Tell-All’ Book

ANALYSIS: The book, which offers insights into Pope Benedict XVI through the eyes of a direct witness, should be understood as a memorial, not an indictment.

Andrea Gagliarducci/CNA Vatican January 12, 2023

Pope Francis presides over the funeral Mass for Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI Jan. 5 in St. Peter's Square.

Pope Francis’ Usual Style for Homilies Mostly Held True for Benedict XVI

COMMENTARY: The homily for the pope emeritus was inadequate for the occasion, but measured by the Holy Father’s own standards, it was actually something special.

Father Raymond J. de Souza Vatican January 10, 2023

Pope Benedict XVI waves to faithful upon arrival for his weekly general audience on April 6, 2011, at St. Peter's Square. The Holy Father presented his catechesis on St. Thérèse of Lisieux.

Pope Benedict XVI’s Greatest Work May Not Be What You Think

COMMENTARY: The corpus of Benedict’s general audiences stand as a witness to his catechetical mastery.

Daniel Gallagher Vatican January 10, 2023

Benedict XVI lying in state in St. Peter's Basilica (Daniel Ibanez CNA/EWTN)

Benedict XVI’s Funeral: Updates from the Vatican

Latest news on Benedict XVI and his funeral to be celebrated in St. Peter’s Square on Thursday.

Edward Pentin Blogs January 4, 2023

Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger presides at the Easter vigil in St. Peter’s Basilica on March 26, 2005. During his meditation on the Ninth Station of the Way of the Cross the night before, the cardinal decried ‘how much filth there is in the Church.’

On the Passing of Pope Benedict XVI and His Service to Truth

COMMENTARY: While his handling of clergy sexual abuse and his unprecedented resignation from the papacy give rise to legitimate criticisms, on balance he made a positive contribution in both cases.

Jennifer Roback Morse Vatican January 3, 2023

Thousands of pilgrims, including President Sergio Mattarella of Italy (above), paid their respects to Pope Benedict XVI, who died Dec. 31, at St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican. The exposition of Benedict's earthly remains will continue Tuesday and Wednesday from 7am to 7pm in the basilica, according to the Vatican. His funeral Mass will be celebrated Thursday.

Thousands of Pilgrims Pay Their Respects to Benedict XVI

By 7pm Monday, the Holy See Press Office had estimated that some 65,000 people had visited Benedict’s mortal remains, and the line tailed back all the way around St. Peter’s Square.

Edward Pentin Vatican January 2, 2023