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Read the latest news regarding the late Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, his life, and his legacy.
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The most frequently asked questions about Pope Benedict XVI
The news that Pope Benedict XVI is ill has sparked renewed interest in the details of his pontificate and his... Read more
Vatican shares prayer for Benedict XVI’s health
Pope Francis asked Catholics to pray for the “very ill” pope emeritus. Read more
Vatican: Benedict XVI under medical care as health takes sudden turn
Pope Francis visited the 95-year-old pope emeritus after his Wednesday general audience. Read more
Pope Francis: Pray for a ‘very ill’ Benedict XVI
Pope emeritus Benedict XVI is 95 years old. Read more
Pope Francis: Benedict XVI was ‘leader’ in responding to sexual abuse
Pope Francis said his predecessor Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI was a leader in “taking responsibility” and responding with transparency to... Read more
Benedict XVI tells Ukrainian archbishop: ‘I continue to pray for peace’
“The power of prayer keeps the Ukrainian people alive, so I ask you to continue praying for peace in Ukraine.” Read more
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
