Pope Benedict XVI

  • January 3, 2023

World leaders express condolences, appreciation for pope’s legacy

Highlighting Pope Benedict XVI's great intellect, love and kindness, many of the world's political and religious leaders voiced...
  • January 3, 2023

Pope Benedict’s funeral will respect his wishes to be simple

In accordance with Pope Benedict XVI's wishes, his funeral and moments of prayer surrounding it will be simple,...
  • January 3, 2023

Pope Benedict’s spiritual testament: ‘Stand firm in the faith’

Retired Pope Benedict XVI's final message to Catholics around the world was: "Stand firm in the faith! Do...
  • January 3, 2023

Pope pays tribute to the late Pope Benedict, highlighting his gentleness

Keeping his appointment to celebrate vespers as 2022 was ending, Pope Francis also paid tribute to his predecessor,...
  • December 31, 2022

Pope Benedict: Eight years as pope capped long ministry as teacher of faith

Retired Pope Benedict XVI, who had an impressive record as a teacher and defender of the basics of...
  • December 31, 2022

Catholics mourn death of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI

Roman Catholics around the globe are mourning the loss of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, who passed away in...
  • December 28, 2022

*UPDATED* Pope Francis says retired Pope Benedict is ‘very sick’

Saying that retired Pope Benedict XVI was "very sick," Pope Francis asked people to offer special prayers for...
  • October 25, 2022

Vatican II was ‘necessary,’ retired pope writes to U.S. conference

The Second Vatican Council was "not only meaningful, but necessary," retired Pope Benedict XVI said in a letter...
  • June 7, 2022

Pope’s trip to L’Aquila raises questions about papal resignations

When the Vatican announced Pope Francis would travel to L'Aquila in central Italy Aug. 28 to open a...
  • February 10, 2022

Retired pope has full support of Pope Francis, aide says

Pope Francis was among those showing their support for retired Pope Benedict XVI, sending his predecessor "a beautiful...