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Cardinal Jorge Bergoglio elected as Pope Francis
Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio of Buenos Aires has become the next Pope of the Catholic Church, taking the name Francis. Read more
White smoke from Vatican chimney, new Pope to be announced
White smoke billowing from the Sistine Chapel’s chimney on March 13 indicated that the College of Cardinals had chosen a... Read more
Vatileaks not at center of Pope's decision, priest states
An Irish theologian who is familiar with the life and thought of Pope Benedict XVI says his decision to resign... 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
Next Pope can still be 'Pontifex' on Twitter
The Vatican has dispelled claims that Pope Benedict XVI's “Pontifex” Twitter account will be shut down permanently, clarifying that it... Read more
Pope Benedict chooses his new wardrobe
Pope Benedict has decided what he will wear once he is no longer Pope – a simple white cassock, and... Read more
Pope Benedict's new name revealed
The Holy See press office revealed today that Pope Benedict XVI will retain his papal name but will be called... Read more
Care for women vital to pro-life cause, advocate stresses
Former Planned Parenthood abortion clinic manager Abby Johnson praised care centers for pregnant women as essential to the pro-life movement... Read more
Pope: media helped spread misinterpretations of Vatican II
Pope Benedict XVI said that many of the misinterpretations of the Second Vatican Council were caused by the media promoting... Read more
Lay Catholics voice gratitude for 'inspired' Pope
Prominent lay Catholics reacted with surprise and sorrow to Pope Benedict XVI's announcement that he will resign the papacy, but... Read more
Orthodox bishop lauds Pope for building good relations
A leading bishop of the Russian Orthodox Church said that Pope Benedict's papacy has been the occasion of a “positive... Read more
Politicians react to Pope's retirement with surprise, thanksgiving
Political leaders in the United States offered their prayers and respect upon learning of Pope Benedict XVI’s decision to retire... Read more
Youth gather to pray for Pope, recall his loving guidance
A group of young adults at the Vatican called Pope Benedict XVI’s decision to resign “humble” and “brave,” adding that... Read more
American bishops thank Pope for service, love of Church
Numerous American bishops voiced their gratitude to Pope Benedict for his nearly 8 years of service as Bishop of Rome,... 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
Benedict XVI plans life of prayer after retirement
After Pope Benedict XVI retires at the end of February he will dedicate himself to a life of prayer and... Read more
Papal resignation is rare historical event
On Feb. 11, Pope Benedict made it public that he will step down from his role as head of the... Read more
Pope's resignation invokes sadness, gratitude from US bishops
The U.S. bishops voiced sorrow over the news of Pope Benedict XVI’s resignation, as well as appreciation for his eight... Read more
Pope Benedict XVI cites waning strength as reason for resignation
Pope Benedict XVI told a gathering of cardinals Feb. 11 that he no longer has the strength to carry out... Read more
Pope Benedict XVI announces his retirement
Pope Benedict XVI announced today that he will resign from his duties as Pope on February 28th, 2013. Read more
