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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
Mother who cooked for Pope recalls his paternal care
A woman who helped cook for the Pope during his visit to Spain in 2011 said the Holy Father looked... Read more
New Pope will be the one God wants, Spanish bishop says
The secretary general of the Spanish Bishops’ Conference defended Pope Benedict XVI’s decision to resign and said that the Holy... Read more
'Your pontificate will shine like a star,' head cardinal tells Pope
Cardinal Angelo Sodano, the dean of the College of Cardinals, told Pope Benedict XVI that his pontificate will always shine... Read more
