Benedict XVI Latest News
Read the latest news regarding the late Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, his life, and his legacy.
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Why did Pope Francis visit Benedict XVI? To say happy birthday!
Early Easter greetings and birthday wishes were the reason for Pope Francis’ visit with Pope emeritus Benedict XVI on Wednesday. Read more
Benedict XVI tells EWTN: 'Thank you for your work'
Members of EWTN’s Rome Bureau on Friday met Benedict XVI in the Vatican Gardens to explain their work and thank... Read more
Benedict XVI: Mother Angelica was 'a great woman'
Pope emeritus Benedict XVI praised the founder of the EWTN Global Catholic Network on Thursday. Read more
Benedict XVI sends birthday wishes to Pope Francis
The Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI sent birthday greetings to Pope Francis on Saturday, Francis’ eightieth birthday. Read more
Ratzinger prize recipients include first-ever Orthodox winner
Among the recipients of this year’s Ratzinger Prize is Greek-born Orthodox professor Ioannis Kourempeles, who is widely known for his... Read more
Francis, Benedict praise Bartholomew I as a brother in faith
In their forewords to a new book about the head of the Eastern Orthodox Church Patriarch Bartholomew I, Pope Francis... Read more
How Pope Francis' 'new joy' surprised Benedict XVI
Pope emeritus Benedict XVI has said he is satisfied with the papacy of Pope Francis and sees “no contradictions” between... Read more
Benedict XVI talks resignation, Pope Francis in new book-length interview
Though he has rarely spoken since resigning from the papacy, Benedict XVI granted several lengthy interviews to German journalist Peter Seewald shortly... Read more
In rare interview, Benedict XVI names his favorite saints
Since he resigned from the papacy over three years ago, Benedict XVI rarely gives interviews. In a recent exception, however,... Read more
At Baseball Hall of Fame, Mets star thankful for Catholic faith
Mike Piazza, the newest inductee of the National Baseball Hall of Fame, has given a shout-out to Pope Benedict XVI... Read more
Munich archbishop, Benedict XVI grieve deadly shooting
The archbishop of Munich has called for prayers for the victims of Friday’s deadly shooting at a shopping mall, and... Read more
Benedict XVI to Francis: 'your goodness is a place where I feel protected'
On Tuesday, Benedict XVI gave his second public speech since his final day as Pope, expressing gratitude for a lengthy... Read more
Here's how Benedict XVI will celebrate his 65th anniversary as a priest
On June 29 Benedict XVI will celebrate the 65th anniversary of his ordination to the priesthood – a milestone he... Read more
How Benedict XVI's resignation changed the papacy
When Pope emeritus Benedict XVI resigned as pontiff three years ago, he added a new dimension to the papacy, said... Read more
A new public appearance by Benedict XVI? Maybe so, his secretary reveals
Former Pope Benedict XVI could appear in public once again on June 29, the 65th anniversary of his priestly ordination. Read more
Vatican: recent stories about Benedict XVI and Fatima secrets are 'absolutely untrue'
The Vatican announced today that recent articles claiming that Pope emeritus Benedict XVI said that the Third Secret of Fatima... Read more
How Swiss Guards are bringing the Vatican to your kitchen
A native of Zurich, Switzerland, David Geisser was a chef prodigy. Read more
Pope Francis sends his greetings to Benedict XVI on his 89th birthday
Pope emeritus Benedict XVI celebrated his 89th birthday on Saturday, and received special greetings from Pope Francis. Read more
Full text of Benedict XVI's recent, rare, and lengthy interview
In a recently published interview on issues of justification and faith, Benedict XVI has addressed issues of mercy and our... Read more
What the Church has done about sex abuse
The movie Spotlight’s Best Picture win at the Academy Awards has brought renewed attention to the Catholic sex abuse scandals... Read more
