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Benedict XVI, First Modern Pope to Resign, Dies at 95


He defined a conservative course for the Roman Catholic Church, but his papacy was noted for his struggle with the clergy sexual abuse scandal and for his unexpected resignation.


Former Pope Benedict XVI dies in Vatican monastery aged 95 | CNN


Pope Francis led tributes to his predecessor on Saturday, after Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI died in a monastery in the Vatican at the age of 95.


Pope Benedict, conservative whose resignation shattered tradition, dies at 95


Former Pope Benedict XVI, who roughly a decade ago became the first pontiff of the Roman Catholic Church to resign in nearly 600 years, died Saturday at his home in Vatican City. He was 95. The Hol…


Pope Benedict XVI Dies in Vatican at 95


Benedict XVI, the 265th pope of the Roman Catholic Church, died peacefully in his bed Saturday morning, the Vatican announced.


Pope Benedict’s Life in Pictures


Here are a selection of images from Benedict’s long life.


Live updates: Pope Benedict XVI dies


Former Pope Benedict XVI, who shaped Catholic theology for decades before shocking the world by resigning as pontiff, has died at 95. Get the latest developments here.


Photos: Pope Benedict XVI's life | CNN


Benedict XVI became pope in 2005 and resigned in 2013, citing his "advanced age." He was the first pope to resign since Gregory XII in 1415.


'God's Rottweiler': Benedict shaped Catholic doctrine but faced criticism for handling of sexual abuse crisis | CNN


Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, whose death at 95 was announced Saturday, was a powerful intellectual force who shaped the Catholic Church's theology for more than a quarter century before shocking the world by resigning in 2013.


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