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Pope decided to resign after Cuba trip, Vatican advisor says
Pope Benedict XVI’s decision to step down from his office was made soon after his trip to Mexico and Cuba... Read more
Vatican expert thinks Pope timed resignation for Easter
Pope Benedict's resignation during Lent is no coincidence according to a Vatican expert who thinks the timing was tied to... Read more
Bishops of Latin America united in prayer for Pope Benedict
The bishops of Latin America have voiced admiration for Pope Benedict XVI, calling his decision to resign from the papacy... Read more
German atheists suddenly respect Pope, says journalist
A German journalist and acquaintance of Pope Benedict XVI says atheists in their native country are more respectful of him... Read more
New Pope will attend World Youth Day, Rio archbishop confirms
Amid news of Pope Benedict XVI’s resignation, the archbishop of Rio de Janeiro said the new Pope elected in the... Read more
Pope's last Mass will be on Ash Wednesday in St. Peter's
Amid the buzz created by the Pope’s announcement that he will retire, it could be easy to miss the fact... Read more
Scott Hahn: resignation shows Pope's servant nature
Pope Benedict's decision to resign as Bishop of Rome shows how the papacy is an office not of power but... Read more
Eleven Americans among cardinal-electors
In the conclave to elect Pope Benedict's successor, 11 of the 117 cardinals eligible to vote in the closed-room meeting... Read more
Late-term abortions criticized after death of New York woman
Pro-life advocates are urging an end to third-trimester abortions in response to the death of a 29-year-old woman who underwent... Read more
Lay Catholics voice gratitude for 'inspired' Pope
Prominent lay Catholics reacted with surprise and sorrow to Pope Benedict XVI's announcement that he will resign the papacy, but... Read more
Orthodox bishop lauds Pope for building good relations
A leading bishop of the Russian Orthodox Church said that Pope Benedict's papacy has been the occasion of a “positive... Read more
Politicians react to Pope's retirement with surprise, thanksgiving
Political leaders in the United States offered their prayers and respect upon learning of Pope Benedict XVI’s decision to retire... Read more
Youth gather to pray for Pope, recall his loving guidance
A group of young adults at the Vatican called Pope Benedict XVI’s decision to resign “humble” and “brave,” adding that... Read more
American bishops thank Pope for service, love of Church
Numerous American bishops voiced their gratitude to Pope Benedict for his nearly 8 years of service as Bishop of Rome,... Read more
'Your pontificate will shine like a star,' head cardinal tells Pope
Cardinal Angelo Sodano, the dean of the College of Cardinals, told Pope Benedict XVI that his pontificate will always shine... Read more
Benedict XVI plans life of prayer after retirement
After Pope Benedict XVI retires at the end of February he will dedicate himself to a life of prayer and... Read more
Papal resignation is rare historical event
On Feb. 11, Pope Benedict made it public that he will step down from his role as head of the... Read more
Pope's resignation invokes sadness, gratitude from US bishops
The U.S. bishops voiced sorrow over the news of Pope Benedict XVI’s resignation, as well as appreciation for his eight... Read more
Pope Benedict XVI cites waning strength as reason for resignation
Pope Benedict XVI told a gathering of cardinals Feb. 11 that he no longer has the strength to carry out... Read more
Pope Benedict XVI announces his retirement
Pope Benedict XVI announced today that he will resign from his duties as Pope on February 28th, 2013. Read more
