Read the latest news regarding the late Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, his life, and his legacy.
The artist unveiled the painting, which took four years to create, during a ceremony on Nov. 3 in Palazzo Cesi,... Read more
The letter provides fresh observations from one of the few remaining theologians to have personally participated in Vatican II, which... Read more
In a new letter, Benedict XVI praised the story of a woman who lived “the inner drama of being a... Read more
“Even in my sorrow, shared with so many around the world, I am filled with an immense sense of gratitude... Read more
After a website dedicated to Benedict XVI received thousands of congratulations in 24 languages on the occasion of his 95th... Read more
Who will manage the Vatican when a pope resigns, is unable to govern, or passes away? And according to which... Read more
Father Federico Lombardi said in an interview with the Italian newspaper Avvenire that Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI is ready for... Read more
With speculation running rife whether Pope Francis could step down, it is worth analyzing what the pope has actually said... Read more
Father Juan Manuel Góngora of Almería, Spain, said the latest online hoax is “one more proof” of the need for... Read more
In an interview with Univisión and Televisa broadcast July 12, the pope said that “for the moment,” he hasn’t considered... Read more
Italian Tommasso De Benedetti has created bogus Twitter accounts before to fool people. Read more
The pope emeritus’ personal secretary recalled the words during a June celebration organized by the Joseph Ratzinger/Pope Benedict XVI Foundation... Read more
The report, published in January, faulted Pope emeritus Benedict XVI and Cardinal Reinhard Marx. Read more
Almost 3,000 people sent the pope emeritus congratulatory messages in 24 languages. Read more
The Polish pope was canonized on April 27, 2014. Read more
Gänswein has been in isolation since April 11, a time period that included all of the Easter Triduum and Benedict... Read more
The pope emeritus was born on April 16, 1927. Read more
‘It will be a Church that is more spiritual, poorer and less political,’ Pope Francis said. Read more
The messages will be collected online and delivered to the pope emeritus. Read more
The two men prayed together ‘after a brief and affectionate conversation.’ Read more