Obituaries Related to "Pope" from New York Times Archive
Paolo Gabriele, Pope’s Butler in ‘Vatileaks’ Scandal, Dies at 54
He admitted to stealing files and giving them to a journalist as a way to expose Vatican corruption and protect his boss, Benedict XVI.
Rev. Georg Ratzinger, Choirmaster and a Pope’s Brother, Dies at 96
Father Ratzinger, a trained musician, pursued a career far away from the world of the Vatican and the future Pope Benedict XVI.
Rolf Hochhuth, Who Challenged a Pope’s Wartime Silence, Dies at 89
His play “The Deputy,” from 1963, took issue with Pius XII’s stance toward Nazi atrocities and caused a furor. “The theater,” Susan Sontag wrote, “is courtroom.”
Britain Surpasses 10,000 Coronavirus Deaths as Boris Johnson Leaves Hospital; Pope Speaks of ‘Contagion of Hope’
Lockdowns are beginning to lift in Europe, under intense debate. Israel’s prime minister and president are under fire for breaking their own lockdown rules.
Pope’s Death Penalty Stance Won’t Stop Execution, Nebraska’s Catholic Governor Says
After years of battling over capital punishment, the state has scheduled what would be its first execution in 21 years for later this month.
Pope Francis Declares Death Penalty Unacceptable in All Cases
The change in church teaching is likely to challenge Roman Catholic politicians, judges and officials who have argued that their church was not entirely opposed to capital punishment.
Joaquín Navarro-Valls, Ex-Vatican Spokesman, Dies at 80
A fierce loyalist to Pope John Paul II, Mr. Navarro-Valls oversaw an extensive renovation of the Vatican’s press office and served as the pope’s wingman on foreign trips.
Loris Francesco Capovilla, Pope John’s Aide and ‘Spiritual Son,’ Dies at 100
Cardinal Capovilla, Pope John XXIII’s personal secretary, helped prepare the Roman Catholic hierarchy for the opening of Vatican II in 1962.
Fernando Cardenal, Nicaraguan Priest Who Defied Pope, Dies at 82
Steeped in a movement committed to a Marxist agenda of promoting social justice and easing poverty, Father Cardenal joined the revolutionary Sandinista cabinet.
Georgia Executes Woman on Death Row Despite Clemency Bid and Pope’s Plea
Kelly Renee Gissendaner, who was convicted of orchestrating her husband’s 1997 murder, was put to death Wednesday after she exhausted her appeals.
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Ivan Klima, Czech Novelist Who Chafed Under Totalitarian Regimes, Dies at 94
A writer, dissident, teacher and critic, he was deeply affected by an early experience of his life: incarceration as a boy in a concentration camp near Prague.
Patricia Routledge, Hoity-Toity Housewife of ‘Keeping Up Appearances,’ Dies at 96
Before she became known as the snooty suburbanite Hyacinth Bucket, Ms. Routledge was an acclaimed stage performer, appearing with the Royal Shakespeare Company and on the West End and Broadway.
Margaret Markey, Who Championed Victims of Sexual Abuse, Dies at 83
As a New York State assemblywoman, she began a campaign that finally bore fruit in 2019, when the Legislature extended the deadlines for victims to file claims.
Leo Hindery Jr., Dealmaking Power in the Cable TV Industry, Dies at 77
As an executive, he helped negotiate AT&T’s $50 billion acquisition of TCI and later led the Yankees’ YES Network. He also drove his sports car to victory in the 24 Hours of Le Mans.
Arthur Jones, Former Baltimore Ravens Player, Dies at 39
He played for the Ravens when the team won the Super Bowl in 2013.
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