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'For the moment, no. Really!' – Pope Francis dismisses resignation rumors, says health is improving
Pope Francis has said he has no plans to resign soon and that his knee injury is healing. Read more
Benedict XVI talks resignation, Pope Francis in new book-length interview
Though he has rarely spoken since resigning from the papacy, Benedict XVI granted several lengthy interviews to German journalist Peter Seewald shortly... Read more
Translator predicts Benedict XVI's legacy as a great teacher
A former translator of Benedict XVI has predicted that the retired pontiff’s legacy will only grow, given the “wonderful freshness”... Read more
Journalist who broke news of resignation recalls her 'panic'
Vatican journalist Giovanna Chirri remembers her shock at Benedict XVI's resignation last year, and how she broke the news before... Read more
Cardinal recalls shock of Benedict XVI's resignation
One year later, Cardinal James Stafford reflects on the meeting where Benedict XVI announced that he was stepping down as... Read more
Over 50,000 send messages of gratitude to Benedict XVI
A book containing more than 50,000 messages of gratitude to Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI has been delivered to the Apostolic... Read more
Book on Benedict XVI's final speeches planned
A book on all of Benedict XVI’s speeches from the moment he announced his resignation until his last day as... Read more
Benedict XVI's cobbler fondly remembers retired Pope
The man who is known around the world as “the Pope’s shoemaker” expressed sadness at the retirement of Pope Benedict... Read more
Argentinian cardinal says God spoke through Pope Benedict
Cardinal Estanislao Esteban Karlic, the retired archbishop of Parana, Argentina, said that God used Benedict XVI’s resignation from the papacy... Read more
Spanish ambassador to Holy See voices support amid papal transition
Spain’s ambassador to the Holy See, Eduardo Gutierrez Saenz de Buruaga, said after meeting with the Spanish cardinals that they... Read more
US leaders voice thanks, support for Pope Emeritus
American Catholic political officials and commentators have solemnly expressed their appreciation and prayers for Pope Benedict XVI as his resignation... Read more
Church bells ring out as Pope travels to Castel Gandolfo
On Thursday, Feb. 28, church bells in Rome and Albano rang out during the helicopter flight that took Pope Benedict... Read more
Catholic college students honor Pope Benedict's last days
Students at American Catholic universities are observing the end of Pope Benedict XVI’s papacy with special Masses, prayers and acts... Read more
Atheist Nobel prize winner mourns Pope's retirement
An atheist Peruvian author has praised the spiritual and intellectual stature of Pope Benedict XVI and said that his departure... Read more
Young people across globe thank Pope in video
A group of young people from Madrid have posted a two-minute video online with international messages thanking Pope Benedict XVI... Read more
Cardinal Wuerl thanks Pope for guidance and humble example
Pope Benedict’s eight years of service to the Church should leave the faithful filled with gratitude and renewed in both... Read more
Spanish bishop says Benedict is latest in line of holy Popes
Throughout the past century, God has blessed the Church with exceptional Popes, including Benedict XVI, said Bishop Demetrio Fernandez of... Read more
Young Catholics recall Pope's profound outreach
As Pope Benedict XVI prepares to conclude his duties as Holy Father, young Catholics are recalling his marked efforts to... Read more
Pope's brother says resignation is beneficial to Church
Pope Benedict XVI’s older brother explained that the pontiff’s decision to resign is good for the Body of Christ because... Read more
Knights of Columbus launch Twitter prayer campaign for Pope
The Knights of Columbus have invited the faithful to participate in a Twitter initiative to pledge their prayers for Pope... Read more
