The 95-year-old Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI passed away in Vatican City after a period of poor health. In a statement from the Vatican, Benedict, who was the first pope in almost 600 years to resign from office rather than keep it for life, passed away on Saturday. Former Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI leaves behind a contested legacy, lets at some episodes of his life and times.

A life of missteps and scandals: Former Pope Bendict XVI dies at 95, a look at his life and times

The 95-year-old Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI passed away in Vatican City after a period of poor health. In a statement from the Vatican, Benedict, who was the first pope in almost 600 years to resign from office rather than keep it for life, passed away on Saturday.

Vatican: Former Pope Benedict XVI dies at 95, tributes pour in

Pope Francis to address faithful after former pope's death

Vatican: Former Pope Benedict XVI dies at 95, bells ring to confirm his death

Bells ring in the Vatican to confirm former Pope Benedict XVI's death

Pope Benedict XVI: The first pontiff in some 600 years to resign

The first pontiff in some 600 years to resign

Catholic Jesuit order rocked by claims of sexual abuse of several women by prominent priest

Pope Francis has ordered the Vatican to return the Parthenon marbles to Greece. The move might put pressure on the UK to return other artifacts that it wrongfully took from its former colonies.

Gravitas: Pope orders Vatican to return Parthenon marbles

Pope Francis orders to return to Greece three 2,500-year-old pieces of the Parthenon. These marbles have been in the papal collections of the Vatican Museums for more than a century. Watch further to know more.

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Pope Francis reveals he has signed a letter of resignation that goes into force in case of bad health

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After the US Supreme Court overturned Roe vs Wade, making abortion illegal in most US states, people from across the world are criticising it. However, the Vatican praised the new abortion ruling.

Amid global outrage over SCOTUS ruling, Vatican praises new abortion ruling

'Will serve 'as long as god allows': Pope Francis ends speculation of resigning

Vatican to publish letters from Jews to Pope Pius XII during World War-II

On Friday (June 10), European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen met with Pope Francis at the Vatican, where they discussed the Ukraine problem. "We stand with those suffering from the catastrophe in Ukraine," von der Leyen wrote after the meeting, posting a photo of the two. This war must come to an end, restoring peace to Europe."

EU chief meets Pope Francis in the Vatican, discusses Ukraine

Ukraine invasion: Pope Francis implicitly criticises Putin for 'savage' war

Pope apologises to Canada's Indigenous for abuse at church-run schools

The Vatican which has a history of controversies and scandals has come up with a new constitution. Landmark reform by Pope Francis will allow Women and Lay Catholics to head departments.

Landmark reform by Pope Francis: Women and Lay Catholics to head departments

Vatican 'ready to help' negotiations with Russia

Pope names Raffaella Petrini as first woman to head Vatican governorate

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