Benedict XVI Latest News
Read the latest news regarding the late Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, his life, and his legacy.
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Benedict XVI celebrates his 93rd birthday during coronavirus lockdown
Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI celebrated his 93rd birthday Thursday at his Vatican residence during Italy’s coronavirus lockdown. Read more
‘Follow me:’ How John Paul II and Benedict XVI led a Catholic back to the faith
How Angelo Ciappelloni found his faith at the funeral of John Paul II. Read more
'No misunderstanding': Cardinal Sarah meets with pope emeritus
Cardinal Robert Sarah has met with Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI to discuss the controversy following around their recently-published book "From... Read more
What does Benedict XVI actually say in new book on priestly celibacy?
In his chapter in a new book on priestly celibacy, Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI says a historical understanding of the... Read more
Ignatius Press to keep Benedict XVI listed as coauthor of new celibacy book
Amid still-unfolding controversy surrounding a new book on priestly celibacy, the book’s US publisher says it plans to continue identifying... Read more
Archbishop Ganswein: Benedict XVI wrote text, but did not agree to be book's co-author
Archbishop Georg Ganswein, the private secretary of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, said Tuesday the former pontiff was not informed he... Read more
Analysis: On celibacy, what Benedict cannot say and Francis mustn't hear
What the two reactions to a new book from Benedict point to is a fault-line, not for or against Pope... Read more
Vatican: Pope Francis not in favor of optional priestly celibacy
A Vatican spokesman said Monday that Pope Francis’ position on priestly celibacy is “known,” quoting the pontiff’s remarks in a... Read more
Benedict XVI, Cardinal Sarah pen book on priesthood, celibacy, crisis
Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI and Cardinal Robert Sarah, prefect of the Congregation for Divine Worship, have co-authored a book on... Read more
Benedict XVI creates foundation for Catholic journalism in Germany
In what came as a surprise to many members of the Catholic elite in Germany, Pope emeritus Benedict XVI has... Read more
Does 'The Two Popes' fairly represent Francis and Benedict? Critics say ‘no’
While filmmakers say the "The Two Popes" is a work of fiction, the movie’s director also says it represents his... Read more
Benedict XVI reflects on 50 years of the International Theological Commission
Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI sent a message to the International Theological Commission this week reflecting on the theological contributions of... Read more
Ahead of synod, alumni of Benedict XVI express concerns about married priesthood
Just days before the Amazon synod of bishops is to convene in Rome, a symposium of students of Pope Emeritus... Read more
Benedict XVI responds to criticism of his essay on the Church and the sexual abuse crisis
Pope emeritus Benedict XVI has responded to criticism of his essay on the abuse crisis, saying many negative reactions have... Read more
Amid JPII Institute controversy, Benedict XVI meets with recently dismissed professor
Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI met last week with a recently dismissed professor of moral theology at Rome’s Pontifical John Paul... Read more
Benedict XVI pays a surprise visit to Castel Gandolfo
Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI left Vatican City Thursday to make a surprise visit to Castel Gandolfo. Read more
Benedict XVI: The Church’s unity is stronger than internal conflicts
Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI has said that the unity of the Church has always prevailed over internal struggles and affirmed... Read more
Vatican quashes rumors of Benedict XVI stroke
Pope Benedict XVI is not dead and did not recently suffer a stroke, the Vatican confirmed on Tuesday. Read more
Pope Francis says he draws strength from relationship with Benedict XVI
Pope Francis said Sunday that his relationship with Benedict XVI gives him strength and reminds him of the living tradition... Read more
To renew the Church we must be guided by her faith, morals – Cardinal Müller
Countering critics of Benedict XVI's recent essay on the scandal of sex abuse in the Church, Cardinal Gerhard Müller on... Read more
