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Benedict XVI

How ‘Wir sind Papst!’ became a headline for the ages
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Luke Coppen
Benedict XVI's 'radical renewal' of worship
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Carl Bunderson
Why ‘Santo subito?’ - The Catholics who say Benedict XVI was a saint
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A funeral for a ‘pope emeritus’
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Ed. Condon
‘Santo subito!’: Catholics say emotional farewell to Benedict XVI at funeral Mass
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‘He’s a saint for me’ - Why people lined up to mourn Benedict XVI
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JD Flynn
The Roman Canon won’t be used at Benedict XVI’s funeral Mass. Is that a big deal?
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The other Popes Benedict
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Michelle La Rosa
God rest Benedict XVI
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JD Flynn
Benedict, Francis, and the future of papal retirements
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JD Flynn
Pope Benedict’s most important legacy is Francis
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Ed. Condon
Aging in the See of Peter
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Benedict XVI's big decision: Can a pope really just resign?
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USCCB liturgy chair offers Benedict XVI mourning guidance
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Pope emeritus Benedict XVI dies at 95
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A Benedict XVI reader’s guide
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Benedict XVI has died. What happens next?
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