Benedict XVI Latest News
Read the latest news regarding the late Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, his life, and his legacy.
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Vatican slams media for trying to influence papal vote
As the conclave to elect a new Pope approaches, the media has ramped up its speculation about why the Pope... Read more
Pope spends final retreat exploring truth, beauty connection
Benedict XVI finished his final Lenten spiritual exercises as Pope by thanking his collaborators for support and help these last... Read more
Castel Gandolfo prepares to receive first retired Pope
Residents of the town that is home to the Pope’s summer residence say they are happy Pope Benedict is returning... Read more
Poll finds strong approval for Pope Benedict, Catholic tradition
As the Feb. 28 resignation of Pope Benedict XVI approaches, the vast majority of U.S. Catholics have a favorable view... Read more
God will help choose next Pope, cardinal stresses
Cardinal Juan Luis Cipriani of Lima, Peru, discouraged a spirit of intrigue surrounding the upcoming conclave and said the new... Read more
Vatican official: prepare for resignation with spiritual growth, not division
At a press briefing to preview the Pope’s final events, Vatican spokesman Father Federico Lombardi said now is a time... Read more
New Pope will handle Pius X Society decision
The effort to reach an agreement between the Church and the Society of St. Pius X will be passed on... Read more
Pope praised for trailblazing unity with Anglicans
Pope Benedict's move allowing Anglican converts to enter the Catholic Church as a group makes him “the Pope of Christian... Read more
Catholic leaders say Pope will be remembered for marriage defense
Two leaders from one of the world’s largest pro-life groups think Pope Benedict XVI will be remembered for defending traditional... Read more
Pope considering changes to papal election rules
Pope Benedict XVI is considering modifying the laws that govern how a Pope is elected, given the circumstances created by... Read more
Benedict XVI's crowds slightly larger than John Paul II's
The streets of Rome are beginning to fill with pilgrims coming to see Benedict XVI for one last time, bringing... 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
Cloistered nun believes monastic life will extend Pope's reach
Pope Benedict’s decision to dedicate himself to a life of prayer will enable him to impact people who might not... 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
Pope remembered for linking education, love of God
Pope Benedict XVI has left a lasting mark on Catholic education by showing how reason and knowledge can lead to... Read more
Knights of Malta leader praises Pope's character
As Pope Benedict XVI serves his last days in office, the head of the Knights of Malta paid tribute to... 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
Pope's retreat focuses on faces of God and man
Along with the rest of the Roman Curia, Pope Benedict XVI began his second day of spiritual exercises by reflecting... Read more
Pope says Lent is spiritual battle
Pope Benedict XVI used his second to last Angelus to tell thousands of pilgrims gathered in St. Peter’s Square that... Read more
Rome priests react with sadness to Pope's resignation
After meeting with Pope Benedict on Thursday, priests from the Rome diocese said they are sad he is retiring and... Read more
