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Former pope Benedict XVI's ailing brother dies

Monsignor Georg Ratzinger, the older brother of Pope emeritus Joseph Ratzinger, died this morning, aged 96, just over a week after Benedict made a four-day visit to Regensburg to see his ailing brother.
Europe • 01 Jul 20

Ex-Pope Benedict complains of efforts to 'silence' him

Pope emeritus Benedict XVI has accused opponents of wanting to "silence" him while attacking gay marriage in a new authorised biography published in Germany.
World • 04 May 20

Benedict rejects opening up priesthood to married men

Former pope Benedict XVI has publicly urged his successor Pope Francis not to open the Catholic priesthood up to married men, in a plea that stunned Vatican experts.
World • 13 Jan 20

Benedict denies cover up of child sex abuse

Former Pope Benedict XVI has denied he tried to cover up sexual abuse of children by Catholic priests, in his first direct published comments since he stepped down.
News • 24 Sep 13

Pope's former butler found guilty of theft

A Vatican court has found Pope Benedict XVI’s former butler guilty of stealing sensitive documents and has been sentenced to house arrest awaiting a Papal pardon.
News • 06 Oct 12

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