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The theological formation of Pope Francis
A recent letter from Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI has become the subject of controversy, after a Vatican office admitted to... Read more
What the Church has done about sex abuse
The movie Spotlight’s Best Picture win at the Academy Awards has brought renewed attention to the Catholic sex abuse scandals... Read more
Scholars: No, Benedict XVI doesn't support Kasper in Synod debates
A new volume of Benedict XVI's collected works includes an updated version of a 1972 essay in which he had... Read more
Francis inaugurates bust of Benedict, emphasizes unity of faith, science
Addressing the Pontifical Academy of Sciences on Monday, Pope Francis unveiled a bust of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, lauding his... Read more
Denver archbishop: Year of Faith was a time 'to meet Jesus'
Archbishop Samuel J. Aquila of Denver says the end of the Year of Faith should encourage Catholics to continue to... Read more
Vatican expected SNAP case against Benedict XVI to fail
The Vatican is not at all surprised the International Criminal Court rejected a request by an abuse victims’ advocacy group... Read more
Pope Francis welcomes Benedict back to Vatican
Benedict XVI has returned to the Vatican after moving to the papal summer household outside of Rome to not interfere... Read more
Vatican TV documentary reveals Pope Francis' first words
The Vatican Television Center will release the documentary “Francesco” next week, providing an intimate look at the historic events that... Read more
Good Friday stations pray for Christian unity in Middle East
A Syrian Christian who fled the fighting in his country believes that the Good Friday Stations of the Cross at... Read more
Over 50,000 send messages of gratitude to Benedict XVI
A book containing more than 50,000 messages of gratitude to Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI has been delivered to the Apostolic... Read more
Book on Benedict XVI's final speeches planned
A book on all of Benedict XVI’s speeches from the moment he announced his resignation until his last day as... Read more
Benedict XVI's cobbler fondly remembers retired Pope
The man who is known around the world as “the Pope’s shoemaker” expressed sadness at the retirement of Pope Benedict... Read more
Pope's last words: Thank you for your friendship and love
After the 15-minute helicopter trip to Castel Gandolfo, Pope Benedict XVI offered a word of thanks to the thousands of... Read more
Pope leaves Vatican for Castel Gandolfo
Pope Benedict XVI has left the Vatican by helicopter and will soon arrive in the town of Castel Gandolfo where... Read more
Church bells ring out as Pope travels to Castel Gandolfo
On Thursday, Feb. 28, church bells in Rome and Albano rang out during the helicopter flight that took Pope Benedict... Read more
Benedict XVI pledges respect, obedience to future Pope
Pope Benedict XVI surprised the cardinals and organizers of a Feb. 28 farewell ceremony by saying the future Pope is... Read more
Vatican Post Office issues stamp for Pope's resignation
The Vatican’s post office is issuing a special cancelation stamp to mark the end of Pope Benedict XVI’s papacy. Read more
Cardinals bid Pope farewell with hearts full of thanks
Echoing the disciples on the Road to Emmaus, Cardinal Angelo Sodano told Pope Benedict that the cardinals’ hearts “burned when... Read more
Catholic college students honor Pope Benedict's last days
Students at American Catholic universities are observing the end of Pope Benedict XVI’s papacy with special Masses, prayers and acts... Read more
Atheist Nobel prize winner mourns Pope's retirement
An atheist Peruvian author has praised the spiritual and intellectual stature of Pope Benedict XVI and said that his departure... Read more
