Former Pope Benedict to have simple funeral after lying in state
The body of Benedict will lie in state in St. Peter's Basilica on Monday and remain there for three days before his funeral.
Sun Jan 01 2023
Living ex-pope an invisible presence at conclave
Retired pope Benedict XVI is gone but far from forgotten as cardinals begin voting for candidates to replace him.
Wed Mar 13 2013
Benedict XVI steps down as pope
Benedict XVI has become the first pope to resign in over 700 years, telling a tearful crowd of faithful.
Fri Mar 01 2013
Pertemuan rahsia memilih Pope baru
Dianggarkan lebih 100 yang menghadiri pertemuan di Vatican yang diadakan secara rahsia dalam membincangkan pelantikan Pope baru bagi menggantikan Pope Benedict XVI.
Fri Mar 01 2013
Calon Pope baru dari benua Afrika atau Amerika Latin?
TEPAT jam 8 malam waktu tempatan Itali atau 3 pagi Jumaat tadi, Ketua Gereja Roman Katolik, Pope Benedict XVI meletak jawatan secara rasmi.
Thu Feb 28 2013
Symbols of Pope Benedict XVI's final hours
Pope Benedict XVI's final hours as pontiff on Thursday will be filled with tradition and symbols that underline the historic.
Thu Feb 28 2013
Pope Benedict XVI berundur dengan ucapan ringkas
Sempena pengunduran Pope Benedict ke-16 hari ini, beliau hanya akan memberi ucapan ringkas kepada Cardinal dan penasihat rapatnya.
Thu Feb 28 2013
Pope readies departure after emotional public farewell
Pope Benedict XVI will spend his final night in his Vatican apartments after bidding an emotional farewell to 150,000 pilgrims.
Thu Feb 28 2013
Top British Catholic quits after sexual advances claims
Britain's most senior Roman Catholic cleric resigned as head of the Catholic Church in Scotland in the wake of claims that he made sexual advances towards priests.
Tue Feb 26 2013
Emotional Pope says God asked him to retire
Pope Benedict XVI delivered an emotional last Sunday prayer in St Peter's Square, saying God had told him to devote himself to prayer but assuring supporters he would not "abandon" the Church.
Sun Feb 24 2013
Vatican condemns scandal ahead of pope's resignation
The Vatican condemned Italian media reports of intrigue, corruption and blackmail among senior prelates.
Sat Feb 23 2013
Gossip scandal erupts in Vatican ahead of pope's exit
With just days to go before Pope Benedict XVI's resignation, the Vatican is battling persistent rumours that his decision was triggered by an explosive report on intrigue in its corridors of power.
Fri Feb 22 2013
Pope calls on Church to 'renew' and 'refocus'
Pope Benedict XVI called on the Church and its faithful to "renew" and "refocus on God by disowning pride and egoism", before he steps down.
Sun Feb 17 2013
Pope to bid Catholics farewell in St Peter's on Feb 27
Pope Benedict XVI will bid his followers farewell in a final audience in St Peter's Square on February 27, a Vatican spokesman said.
Tue Feb 12 2013
Shocked world media speculates on pope's successor
The world's media Tuesday speculated on whether the next pontiff may come from the developing world.
Tue Feb 12 2013