/tags/pope-benedict pope benedict en-US Copyright Thu, 05 Jan 2023 08:56:13 GMT /npr-news/npr-news/2023-01-05/thousands-mourn-benedict-xvi-at-funeral-celebrated-by-pope Bells tolled Thursday for the funeral of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, the German theologian who made history by retiring, as thousands of mourners packed St. Peter's Square. Thu, 05 Jan 2023 08:56:13 GMT /npr-news/npr-news/2023-01-05/thousands-mourn-benedict-xvi-at-funeral-celebrated-by-pope The Associated Press /news-partners/2020-01-13/in-new-book-retired-pope-benedict-breaks-silence-to-speak-out-on-priestly-celibacy The surprise move is seen as a rebuke to Pope Francis, who is weighing whether to allow older, married men to be ordained in some South American countries, where a shortage of priests is acute. Mon, 13 Jan 2020 09:43:00 GMT /news-partners/2020-01-13/in-new-book-retired-pope-benedict-breaks-silence-to-speak-out-on-priestly-celibacy Scott Neuman