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The funeral for Pope emeritus Benedict XVI takes place in St. Peter's Square, Vatican City, with at least 50,000 attendees.
2023-01-5

Pope Francis and Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI receive their firsts doses of the COVID-19 vaccine on the first day of the vaccination campaign in the Vatican City.
2021-01-13

Pope Benedict XVI calls for a political solution to the conflict in Syria during his Christmas message, delivered to thousands of pilgrims in Vatican City.
2012-12-25

Pope Benedict XVI delivers the annual Christmas message at Saint Peter's Square and holds the traditional Mass at St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City.
2012-12-25

Pope Benedict XVI sends his first Twitter message with an assist using his personal account (pontifex Benedict XVI).
2012-12-12

Pope Benedict XVI adds Arabic to weekly Vatican address in front of pilgrims.
2012-10-10

Pope Benedict XVI names John of Avila and Hildegard of Bingen the 34th and 35th doctors of the Catholic church.
2012-10-7

The Pope also announces seven new saints, including the first native American saint Kateri Tekakwitha from the US state of New York.
2012-02-18