Benedict XVI Latest News
Read the latest news regarding the late Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, his life, and his legacy.
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On 86th birthday, Benedict praised as deeply humble
As Benedict XVI celebrates his 86th birthday on April 16, the author of a new book on the legacy of... Read more
Vatican spokesman denies report that Benedict XVI is ill
Vatican spokesman Father Federico Lombardi says that contrary to a report in the Spanish daily El Mundo, the Bishop-emeritus of... Read more
Pope Francis finds high favor among Americans
A recent poll conducted by the Pew Research Center reveals that a majority of Americans, including Catholics, have a largely... 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
Pope Francis and Benedict XVI meet as 'brothers'
Pope Francis met with Benedict XVI on Saturday for the first time since his selection, an historic visit that took... 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
Benedict praised for Holy Saturday broadcast of Shroud
Benedict XVI's decision to allow a TV broadcast of the Shroud of Turin on March 30, Holy Saturday, has been... 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
Art historian says Benedict's 'way of beauty' will continue to flower
Pope Emeritus Benedict's emphasis on beauty as a means to encounter truth and grow in faith is one of the... 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
Argentinian cardinal says God spoke through Pope Benedict
Cardinal Estanislao Esteban Karlic, the retired archbishop of Parana, Argentina, said that God used Benedict XVI’s resignation from the papacy... Read more
Future Popes will mirror Benedict XVI, says cardinal
An Australian cardinal said that future popes are likely to follow in the footsteps of Benedict XVI. Read more
Cardinal says selecting new Pope is 'a great responsibility'
Cardinal Javier Lozano Barragan of Mexico, who participated in the conclave that elected Pope Benedict XVI, stressed the great responsibility... Read more
Benedict XVI's first night as Pope emeritus
Benedict XVI ate dinner, watched the news with Archbishop Georg Gänswein and slept soundly during his first night as a... Read more
Beauty in liturgy the 'great legacy' of Benedict XVI
Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI will be remembered in Church history for his work to recover the beauty of traditional liturgy,... Read more
US leaders voice thanks, support for Pope Emeritus
American Catholic political officials and commentators have solemnly expressed their appreciation and prayers for Pope Benedict XVI as his resignation... 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
