Benedict XVI Latest News
Read the latest news regarding the late Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, his life, and his legacy.
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From ‘real life’: Papal artist unveils painting of Benedict XVI as pope emeritus
The artist unveiled the painting, which took four years to create, during a ceremony on Nov. 3 in Palazzo Cesi,... Read more
Benedict XVI reflects on Vatican II in new letter
The letter provides fresh observations from one of the few remaining theologians to have personally participated in Vatican II, which... Read more
Benedict XVI writes about ‘inner drama of being a Christian’ in new letter
In a new letter, Benedict XVI praised the story of a woman who lived “the inner drama of being a... Read more
Updated: Cardinal Nichols pays tribute to Queen Elizabeth II after her death at 96
“Even in my sorrow, shared with so many around the world, I am filled with an immense sense of gratitude... Read more
International website dedicated to Benedict XVI aims to be a ‘beacon in stormy seas’
After a website dedicated to Benedict XVI received thousands of congratulations in 24 languages on the occasion of his 95th... Read more
A question of ‘delicate balance’: How might Pope Francis reform the rules of the conclave?
Who will manage the Vatican when a pope resigns, is unable to govern, or passes away? And according to which... Read more
Former Vatican spokesman: Benedict XVI is ready to meet the Lord
Father Federico Lombardi said in an interview with the Italian newspaper Avvenire that Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI is ready for... Read more
The pope emeritus puzzle: Will Pope Francis rewrite the rules of resignation?
With speculation running rife whether Pope Francis could step down, it is worth analyzing what the pope has actually said... Read more
What to do when there's fake news such as the 'death' of Benedict XVI: A priest responds
Father Juan Manuel Góngora of Almería, Spain, said the latest online hoax is “one more proof” of the need for... Read more
Pope Francis rules out living in the Vatican or Argentina if he resigns
In an interview with Univisión and Televisa broadcast July 12, the pope said that “for the moment,” he hasn’t considered... Read more
Twitter hoaxer raises alarm with false report of Benedict XVI's passing
Italian Tommasso De Benedetti has created bogus Twitter accounts before to fool people. Read more
Archbishop Gänswein moved to tears over Benedict XVI's comment about journey to heaven
The pope emeritus’ personal secretary recalled the words during a June celebration organized by the Joseph Ratzinger/Pope Benedict XVI Foundation... Read more
Germany’s Munich archdiocese spent around $1.5 million on abuse report
The report, published in January, faulted Pope emeritus Benedict XVI and Cardinal Reinhard Marx. Read more
Benedict XVI: 95th birthday wishes from around world ‘made me very happy’
Almost 3,000 people sent the pope emeritus congratulatory messages in 24 languages. Read more
Benedict XVI greets St. John Paul II’s long-time secretary on canonization anniversary
The Polish pope was canonized on April 27, 2014. Read more
Benedict XVI's secretary in isolation after testing positive for COVID-19
Gänswein has been in isolation since April 11, a time period that included all of the Easter Triduum and Benedict... Read more
5 things to know about Benedict XVI
The pope emeritus was born on April 16, 1927. Read more
Benedict XVI was ‘a prophet’ of Church’s future, Pope Francis tells Malta’s Jesuits
‘It will be a Church that is more spiritual, poorer and less political,’ Pope Francis said. Read more
Catholics invited to congratulate Benedict XVI on his 95th birthday
The messages will be collected online and delivered to the pope emeritus. Read more
Pope Francis visits Benedict XVI ahead of Pope emeritus’ 95th birthday
The two men prayed together ‘after a brief and affectionate conversation.’ Read more
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