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Pope considering changes to papal election rules
Pope Benedict XVI is considering modifying the laws that govern how a Pope is elected, given the circumstances created by... Read more
Benedict XVI's crowds slightly larger than John Paul II's
The streets of Rome are beginning to fill with pilgrims coming to see Benedict XVI for one last time, bringing... Read more
Cloistered nun believes monastic life will extend Pope's reach
Pope Benedict’s decision to dedicate himself to a life of prayer will enable him to impact people who might not... Read more
Pope's brother says resignation is beneficial to Church
Pope Benedict XVI’s older brother explained that the pontiff’s decision to resign is good for the Body of Christ because... Read more
Knights of Malta leader praises Pope's character
As Pope Benedict XVI serves his last days in office, the head of the Knights of Malta paid tribute to... Read more
Pope's retreat focuses on faces of God and man
Along with the rest of the Roman Curia, Pope Benedict XVI began his second day of spiritual exercises by reflecting... Read more
Rome priests react with sadness to Pope's resignation
After meeting with Pope Benedict on Thursday, priests from the Rome diocese said they are sad he is retiring and... Read more
Pope: media helped spread misinterpretations of Vatican II
Pope Benedict XVI said that many of the misinterpretations of the Second Vatican Council were caused by the media promoting... Read more
Archbishop Ganswein plans to remain prefect of Papal Household
Archbishop Georg Ganswein will move with Pope Benedict XVI when he retires on Feb. 28, but he also intends to... Read more
Nun describes simplicity of Pope's retirement monastery
One of the nuns that lived in the monastery where the Pope will retire says his choice shows his “great... Read more
Benedictine abbot sees good reasons for moving Pope's Mass
Given the number of people that inevitably swarmed to the Holy Father’s last public Mass, Benedictine Abbot Nokter Wolf understands... Read more
Vatican releases schedule for Pope's final days
The last days of Pope Benedict XVI will include three public appearances, a meeting with the priests of Rome, Lenten... Read more
Pope: I can 'almost physically' feel prayers and love
Two days after saying he will resign, Pope Benedict XVI said that he has been able to feel, “almost physically,”... Read more
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
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
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
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
Trust in God's strength when you answer his call, Pope counsels
Pope Benedict XVI spoke about how Jesus calls his followers to believe in his power to overcome their sins so... Read more
