Benedict XVI Latest News
Read the latest news regarding the late Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, his life, and his legacy.
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Pope selects American priest for rare St. Peter's job
For the first time in the 21st century, Pope Benedict XVI has made an American priest a canon of St.... Read more
New journalism program launched amid Pope's Twitter success
A pontifical university in Rome is launching a new digital journalism program on Feb. 14 as widespread response to Pope... Read more
Pope's former butler given hospital job
Paolo Gabriele, the Pope's former butler who was released from prison just before Christmas, has a new job working for... Read more
Desire to see God's face fulfilled in Christ, Pope affirms
Pope Benedict examined salvation history as the story of man's relationship with and thirst for God at his general audience... Read more
Pope calls the Incarnation God's gift to mankind
Pope Benedict reflected on the mystery of the Incarnation during his general audience Jan. 9, calling it the “original gift... Read more
'You are not alone,' Pope tells those suffering from sickness
Ahead of the World Day of the Sick, Pope Benedict XVI expressed his closeness to those with illnesses and reaffirmed... Read more
Benedict XVI will see Christ statue from the air during WYD
Pope Benedict XVI will get a bird’s eye view of the famous Christ the Redeemer statue that overlooks Rio de... Read more
Pope chooses new auxiliary bishop for Atlanta
Pope Benedict XVI has named Atlanta priest Monsignor David P. Talley, a convert to Catholicism, as the newest auxiliary bishop... Read more
Pope appoints Boston priest as Vatican's abuse investigator
Pope Benedict XVI has named Boston priest Father Robert W. Oliver as the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith’s... Read more
Jesus' birth should deepen trust in God, Pope teaches
The birth of Jesus causes joy because it gives us the certainty that God “works wonders in weakness,” Pope Benedict... Read more
In Christmas message, Pope extends Christ's peace to the world
Pope Benedict outlined the power of faith and pointed to Christ coming in the flesh as the source of hope... Read more
Pope's childhood letter to Baby Jesus shows his faith
A Christmas letter that Pope Benedict XVI wrote to Baby Jesus when he was seven years-old demonstrates his devotion to... Read more
In rare article, Pope asks Christians to reassess priorities at Christmas
The Dec. 20 edition of the Financial Times featured a rare article by Pope Benedict XVI in which he advises... Read more
Pope accepts resignation of 85-year-old Chaldean Patriarch
Pope Benedict XVI on Dec. 19 accepted the resignation of Cardinal Emmanuel III Delly, head of the Chaldean Catholic Church,... Read more
Pope says faith includes trust in dark moments
Pope Benedict XVI continued his series of reflections on faith this Wednesday, saying that at times it includes an element... Read more
Palestinian president thanks Pope for his support
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas met Dec. 17 with the Pope and expressed his thanks for the Holy See’s support after... Read more
Pope 'deeply saddened' by Connecticut shooting
The Pope expressed sorrow over the Sandy Hook school shooting that massacred 20 children and offered prayers for the victims'... Read more
Achieving peace requires respect for all human life, Pope states
More than anything else, the path to peace involves “respect for human life in all its many aspects,” Pope Benedict... Read more
Pope emphasizes education of youth in response to social fractures
As young people become more concerned with quick professional success and rely on social networks as a replacement for community,... Read more
In first tweet, Pope blesses his million-plus followers
Pope Benedict XVI made his debut on Twitter today, sending out a greeting and a blessing as his first tweet... Read more
