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Ex-pope Benedict admits giving 'incorrect' info to abuse inquiry
An independent report last week found that Benedict XVI, who stood down in 2013, knowingly failed to stop four priests accused of child sex abuse in the 1980s.
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Probe finds ex-pope Benedict failed to act in German sex abuse cases
The ex-pontiff, who was the archbishop of Munich and Freising from 1977 to 1982, has "strictly" denied any responsibility.
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Pope Francis, ex-pope Benedict get virus vaccines: Vatican
It had already been reported that Francis, 84, had received the jab on Wednesday, the first day of the Vatican's vaccination drive, but officials declined to confirm the news.
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Former pope Benedict XVI 'extremely frail': report
A German publication has reported that Benedict, 93, is suffering from erysipelas of the face, a virus that causes a facial rash and episodes of severe pain.
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Ex-pope Benedict seeks to end storm over controversial book
Publication of extracts from the book, 'The Depth of our Hearts', by French newspaper 'Le Figaro' on Sunday set off a storm within the Vatican, with some questioning why the 92-year-old Benedict would come out of retirement to co-author a book with ultra-conservative Cardinal Robert Sarah.
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Mexican Catholic group says late leader Maciel abused at least 60 minors
Maciel was punished by Pope Benedict XVI in 2006 when he ordered Maciel to retire to a life of prayer and penitence after years of allegations that he had sexually abused boys and young men.
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Two popes become saints
Pope Francis proclaimed his predecessors John XXIII and John Paul II saints.
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Ex-Pope Benedict has no regrets
The former head of the Catholic Church says he has no regrets and believes history will vindicate him.
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Cardinals head to conclave to elect pope
Cardinals are now about to do the tough job of electing a new pope to lead the Catholic Church.
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Conclave to start on Tuesday
Roman Catholic cardinals will start their conclave to elect a successor to Pope Benedict on March 12.
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Conclave expected to start early next week - Vatican
A decision on when the conclave will take place is expected this evening.
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Pope resigned for 'good of Church'
Pope Benedict bid an emotional farewell at his last general audience on Wednesday.
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Pope says following God's wishes
Pope Benedict, on his last Sunday address before stepping down, said he was following God's wishes.
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Time for an African pope?
The College of Cardinals will start the Conclave at 8pm on February 28.
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Pope to resign
Pope Benedict is expected to step down on February 28.
