Read the latest news regarding the late Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, his life, and his legacy.
A snapshot of Benedict XVI’s papacy in photos. Read more
Pope Benedict XVI led an extraordinary life that included a wartime childhood in Nazi Germany, a key role at the... Read more
Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI has died at the age of 95, bringing to a close the momentous life of a... Read more
Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, a leading theologian of the 20th century and the first pope to resign from office in... Read more
In a special Mass for Benedict XVI at the Basilica of St. John Lateran on Friday afternoon, the faithful joined... Read more
The Vatican said on Friday that Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI had rested well and that his condition was unchanged. Read more
The end of a reigning pope’s life is observed by a series of very well-timed and well-understood rites. But what... Read more
“Let us accompany our dear bishop emeritus in his moment of suffering and trial,” Cardinal De Donatis said. Read more
“Although his condition remains serious, the situation at the moment is stable,” the Vatican said on Thursday. Read more
The news that Pope Benedict XVI is ill has sparked renewed interest in the details of his pontificate and his... Read more
Pope Francis asked Catholics to pray for the “very ill” pope emeritus. Read more
Pope Francis visited the 95-year-old pope emeritus after his Wednesday general audience. Read more
Pope emeritus Benedict XVI is 95 years old. Read more
Pope Francis said his predecessor Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI was a leader in “taking responsibility” and responding with transparency to... Read more
“The power of prayer keeps the Ukrainian people alive, so I ask you to continue praying for peace in Ukraine.” Read more
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