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 reveals next World Meeting of Families is in Philadelphia
Pope Benedict XVI announced this morning at the closing Mass of the seventh World Meeting of Families that the next... Read more
Mary’s life reminds us to trust God’s plan, Pope says
The Virgin Mary’s docility to the will of God should remind everybody that the Lord has a plan for each... Read more
Cardinal Scola sees signs of revival in Christian family life
On the eve of Pope Benedict’s visit to the 7th World Meeting of Families in Milan, the city’s archbishop believes... Read more
Pope is saddened by 'Vatileaks' case but trusts God
In a rare statement after today's general audience, Pope Benedict XVI said that while he is distressed by the “Vatileaks”... Read more
Knights of Columbus to hold global prayer for Pope
On the 35th anniversary of Pope Benedict XVI's episcopal ordination, the head of the Knights of Columbus has asked all... Read more
Pope meets Costa Rican president, discusses defense of life
Pope Benedict XVI met with President Laura Chinchilla of Costa Rica at the Vatican, discussing a number of issues including... Read more
Joy overcomes Denver's future archbishop
As Archbishop-designate Samuel J. Aquila of Fargo, N.D. assumes his role as Denver's new shepherd, the former Coloradan brings with... Read more
Pope appoints Fargo bishop to lead Denver archdiocese
Filling a post vacant for over eight months, Pope Benedict XVI appointed Bishop Samuel J. Aquila of Fargo, N.D., as... Read more
Pope says personal conversion is first step of New Evangelization
Pope Benedict XVI told the bishops of Italy today that personal holiness is an indispensable first step to reconverting their... Read more
Absentee dads hinder children’s understanding of God, Pope says
Dads who are absent from their family make it more difficult for their children to understand God as a loving... Read more
Vatican pays tribute to soccer star Didier Drogba
The Vatican’s sports office has paid tribute to Chelsea striker Didier Drogba after the Catholic soccer star gave credit to... Read more
Pope Benedict thanks God for 'dark nights' in his life
Pope Benedict XVI has revealed to his closest collaborators in the Sacred College of Cardinals how the “dark nights” of... Read more
Pope says Jesus' Ascension confirmed promise of heaven
The Ascension of Jesus should remind Christians of the promise of Heaven and the power of earthly prayer, Pope Benedict... Read more
Trust Pope's judgment on SSPX deal, senior rabbi says
A leading American rabbi and Holocaust refugee says people should trust Pope Benedict’s judgment when it comes to the Church possibly... Read more
Pope outlines power of the Holy Spirit in prayer
Pope Benedict XVI says Christians should avail themselves to the Holy Spirit in prayer – particularly when they cannot find... Read more
Fashion company makes amends for Pope-imam 'kissing' ad
An Italian fashion company has settled a legal conflict with the Vatican, which arose in 2011 after an ad campaign... Read more
Leaked SSPX letters reveal internal discord over Vatican negotiations
Recently leaked documents reveal the correspondence between four bishops of the Society of St. Pius X, which show disagreement over... Read more
Pope to create Australian ordinariate for Anglicans
Pope Benedict XVI will continue the expansion of the new Catholic Church structure created for former Anglicans by launching an... Read more
Pope advances causes of two possible US saints
Two figures in U.S. Catholic history, a 19th century bishop and a 20th century religious sister, moved closer to possible... Read more
Pope Benedict speaks about power of prayer in his life
Pope Benedict XVI says he has been sustained during his seven years as pontiff by the prayers of people around... Read more
