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December 2022

December 31

Pope Benedict forged ecumenical friendships even as dialogue slowed

December 31, 2022

During his many years at the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith as well as during his pontificate, Pope Benedict XVI made incisive contributions to the search for Christian unity, although some of his teaching also was read as ecumenically insensitive.

Canadian Catholics mourn Pope Benedict XVI’s passing

December 31, 2022

Tributes have been pouring in from across Canada as the Catholic community has joined the world in mourning the passing of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI.

Pope Benedict's funeral will respect his wishes to be simple

December 31, 2022

In accordance with Pope Benedict XVI's wishes, his funeral and moments of prayer surrounding it will be simple, according to the Vatican press office.

Pope Francis pays tribute to the late Pope Benedict, highlighting his gentleness

December 31, 2022

Keeping his appointment to celebrate vespers as 2022 was ending, Pope Francis also paid tribute to his predecessor, Pope Benedict XVI, who died early Dec. 31.