Former Pope Benedict to have simple funeral after lying in state
The body of Benedict will lie in state in St. Peter's Basilica on Monday and remain there for three days before his funeral.
Sun Jan 01 2023
Living ex-pope an invisible presence at conclave
Retired pope Benedict XVI is gone but far from forgotten as cardinals begin voting for candidates to replace him.
Wed Mar 13 2013
Benedict XVI steps down as pope
Benedict XVI has become the first pope to resign in over 700 years, telling a tearful crowd of faithful.
Fri Mar 01 2013
Symbols of Pope Benedict XVI's final hours
Pope Benedict XVI's final hours as pontiff on Thursday will be filled with tradition and symbols that underline the historic.
Thu Feb 28 2013
Pope readies departure after emotional public farewell
Pope Benedict XVI will spend his final night in his Vatican apartments after bidding an emotional farewell to 150,000 pilgrims.
Thu Feb 28 2013
Top British Catholic quits after sexual advances claims
Britain's most senior Roman Catholic cleric resigned as head of the Catholic Church in Scotland in the wake of claims that he made sexual advances towards priests.
Tue Feb 26 2013
Emotional Pope says God asked him to retire
Pope Benedict XVI delivered an emotional last Sunday prayer in St Peter's Square, saying God had told him to devote himself to prayer but assuring supporters he would not "abandon" the Church.
Sun Feb 24 2013
Vatican condemns scandal ahead of pope's resignation
The Vatican condemned Italian media reports of intrigue, corruption and blackmail among senior prelates.
Sat Feb 23 2013
Gossip scandal erupts in Vatican ahead of pope's exit
With just days to go before Pope Benedict XVI's resignation, the Vatican is battling persistent rumours that his decision was triggered by an explosive report on intrigue in its corridors of power.
Fri Feb 22 2013
Pope calls on Church to 'renew' and 'refocus'
Pope Benedict XVI called on the Church and its faithful to "renew" and "refocus on God by disowning pride and egoism", before he steps down.
Sun Feb 17 2013
Pope to bid Catholics farewell in St Peter's on Feb 27
Pope Benedict XVI will bid his followers farewell in a final audience in St Peter's Square on February 27, a Vatican spokesman said.
Tue Feb 12 2013
Shocked world media speculates on pope's successor
The world's media Tuesday speculated on whether the next pontiff may come from the developing world.
Tue Feb 12 2013
Pope Benedict XVI's resignation speech in full
Pope Benedict XVI's full resignation speech.
Mon Feb 11 2013
World voices respect for pope's surprise resignation
World political and religious leaders expressed surprise but respect for Pope Benedict XVI's shock announcement Monday of his historic resignation due to "incapacity" because of his age.
Mon Feb 11 2013
Philippines feels sympathy for Pope
People across the mainly Catholic Philippines feel regret, gratitude and sympathy after Pope Benedict XVI announced plans on Monday to resign.
Mon Feb 11 2013
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections
The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024