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Read the latest news regarding the late Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, his life, and his legacy.
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A timeline of Pope Benedict XVI’s extraordinary life
Pope Benedict XVI led an extraordinary life that included a wartime childhood in Nazi Germany, a key role at the... Read more
Benedict XVI dead at 95: The ‘humble worker’ and his legacy of hope to the Catholic Church
Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI has died at the age of 95, bringing to a close the momentous life of a... Read more
BREAKING: Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI dies at age 95
Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, a leading theologian of the 20th century and the first pope to resign from office in... Read more
‘Trust in Providence’: Faithful pray for Benedict XVI at special Mass in Rome
In a special Mass for Benedict XVI at the Basilica of St. John Lateran on Friday afternoon, the faithful joined... Read more
Vatican: Benedict XVI has rested well, his condition is stable
The Vatican said on Friday that Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI had rested well and that his condition was unchanged. Read more
Benedict’s serious illness raises questions about pope emeritus protocols
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
Rome Diocese to offer Mass for Benedict XVI
“Let us accompany our dear bishop emeritus in his moment of suffering and trial,” Cardinal De Donatis said. Read more
Vatican: Benedict XVI’s condition serious but stable
“Although his condition remains serious, the situation at the moment is stable,” the Vatican said on Thursday. Read more
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
