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 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
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
Pope stresses Church's hope in young people
“The Church has confidence in the young” and needs their lively participation, Pope Benedict XVI insisted, while also underscoring the... Read more
Reason and love are behind Creation, Pope proclaims
Even with modern scientific advances, it is still right to speak of the beginning of life as “Creation” because the... Read more
Pope: Proclaim God's love with boldness
Pope Benedict XVI on Sunday asked Christians to proclaim God’s love with “boldness, humility and coherence” like Jesus. Read more
Pope's Lent message: charity is extension of God's love
Pope Benedict XVI's message for Lent is that when people are open to God’s love, then they can “love with... Read more
Pope gives new cardinals their Curia positions
The newest cardinals in the Church received their secondary assignments today from Pope Benedict XVI, indicating how he best thinks... Read more
Pope says Biblical view of God can help fatherhood crisis
Pope Benedict XVI said the Bible can help clarify the true meaning of being a father during his general audience... Read more
Author cheers Pope's 'flurry' of social media outreach
A Catholic author and blogger says Pope Benedict's use of social networking has given the Church an example of how... Read more
Pope's World Day of the Sick message in Arabic for first time
Pope Benedict XVI is having his message for this year's World Day of the Sick published in Arabic for the... Read more
Pope examines society's acceptance of unstable relationships
As he spoke to the Church’s highest court, which often deals with issues related to marriage, Pope Benedict highlighted the... Read more
Liturgy teaches us to hear God's voice, Pope reflects
Pope Benedict XVI told thousands gathered in St. Peter's square Jan. 27 that marking Sunday as a day of rest... Read more
Pope Benedict tweets support for US pro-life rallies
Pope Benedict has sent a Twitter message expressing his solidarity with the hundreds of thousands of people marching in America... Read more
Pope focuses on best way to use social media
Pope Benedict XVI has asked people to use social networking sites "responsibly" and "with respect," given the growing number of... Read more
Robert George warns of Catholic oppression over marriage
A Princeton law professor has predicted increasing persecution of Catholic teaching on sexuality, amid accusations by a New York scholar... Read more
Pope Benedict celebrates St. Agnes with blessing of lambs
In a traditional ceremony marking the feast of Saint Agnes, Pope Benedict blessed a pair of lambs whose wool will... Read more
