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Word on Fire to publish Pope Benedict XVI’s collected works in English
Bishop Robert Barron’s media company Word on Fire plans to publish in English more than two dozen volumes of the... Read more
Pope Francis: I was ‘used’ against Ratzinger in 2005 conclave, but he was ‘my candidate’
“The idea was to block the election of [Ratzinger],” Pope Francis explained. Read more
Vatican to publish private homilies of Pope Benedict XVI
The Vatican Publishing House said this month that it intends to release a book of about 130 homilies given by... Read more
Event in Spain headlined by Archbishop Gänswein abruptly canceled
The Fundación Universitaria Española surprisingly canceled an event announced weeks ago that was going to feature Benedict XVI’s personal secretary. Read more
A profile in courage: Cardinal Kung and Catholic resistance in Shanghai
Nearly 70 years after his arrest, Cardinal Ignatius Kung is remembered as he preached fidelity to the successor of Peter... Read more
French bishops vote to open sainthood cause of Henri de Lubac
Henri de Lubac is considered by many to be one of the most important theologians of the 20th century. Read more
God, creation, and humanity: The ‘lost lectures’ of Benedict XVI collected in new book
Six lectures of Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger were almost lost forever. But now, they have been collected in a new Ignatius... 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
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
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
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
Pope Francis thanks Benedict XVI on his 70th ordination anniversary
Pope Francis called the pope emeritus “the contemplative of the Vatican.” Read more
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Exhibit commemorating Benedict XVI’s 70 years as a priest opens in Rome
Benedict XVI's personal secretary, Archbishop Georg Ganswein, inaugurated an exhibition in Rome to commemorate the 70th anniversary of Joseph Ratzinger’s... Read more
Ahead of synod, alumni of Benedict XVI express concerns about married priesthood
Just days before the Amazon synod of bishops is to convene in Rome, a symposium of students of Pope Emeritus... Read more
Ratzinger Foundation unveils new prize, announces American winners
The Vatican’s Joseph Ratzinger Foundation unveiled a new prize called “Expanding Reason,” aimed at promoting dialogue between the sciences and... Read more
Here's what Benedict XVI's former students will discuss next month
The persecution and martyrdom of Christians will be the topic of discussion at an annual gathering of Pope Benedict XVI’s... Read more
In Rome, a new generation of Benedict XVI scholars is on the rise
The theological legacy of Benedict XVI continues, four years after his pontificate came to an end. Read more
Benedict XVI's students to discuss spiritual crisis in Europe at annual meeting
The annual meeting of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI's former students will discuss Europe's spiritual crisis during their gathering later this... Read more
A master's degree in the works of Benedict XVI? Yep, it's happening
No Catholic who wants to take an in-depth look into the faith and the reality of the Church of our... Read more
Latest Ratzinger Prizes highlight Lebanese and Brazilian gifts to theology
A Brazilian priest and a Lebanese scholar were awarded on Monday the 2015 Ratzinger Prizes, in recognition of their work... Read more
