Benedict XVI Latest News
Read the latest news regarding the late Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, his life, and his legacy.
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Denver archbishop: Year of Faith was a time 'to meet Jesus'
Archbishop Samuel J. Aquila of Denver says the end of the Year of Faith should encourage Catholics to continue to... Read more
Friend says Benedict XVI's legacy marked by faith, reason link
A noted French philosopher and friend of retired pontiff Benedict XVI reflected that the former Pope's greatest contribution during his... Read more
Italy's Orvieto miracle inspires thousands during jubilee
In light of the jubilee instituted by Benedict XVI in honor of the Eucharistic miracle in Orvieto, Italy, the number... Read more
Recent Popes complement each other, Cardinal Dolan notes
Each of the last three Popes has had a different but complementary emphasis, highlighting different aspects of the faithful and... Read more
Benedict could attend canonizations, Vatican spokesman says
The director of the Holy See’s Press Office announced that Benedict XVI could participate in the canonization ceremony next April... Read more
Like Benedict, Pope Francis doesn't want Church of 'moralists'
While Pope Francis’ mention of the Church’s priorities in a recent interview grabbed worldwide attention, few remember that Benedict XVI... Read more
'Papal bounce' credited for increase in British confessions
Catholic clergy in England and Wales say more people are going to confession, and many credit both Pope Francis' election... Read more
Students of Benedict XVI gather for Mass, annual dialogue
Former students of Benedict XVI met for the first time without him this year for their annual “Schülerkreis” discussions, although... Read more
Benedict XVI's personal secretary debunks 'mystical experience'
The retired pontiff's personal secretary said that the recent and widely circulated news story claiming that Benedict XVI stepped down... Read more
Benedict XVI's students will meet to discuss God, secularism
The annual meeting of Benedict XVI's students from his time at the University of Regensburg will gather next week to... Read more
Vatican: Change of Popes 'intensified' World Youth Day
A Vatican spokesman said the change of Popes which occurred from the announcement of World Youth Day to its fruition... Read more
Artist's faith grows through Benedict XVI portrait
A British artist who has painted the British royal family and Margaret Thatcher in person says his Christian faith “deepened”... Read more
Cardinal Dolan recalls conclave experience in new book
In a new e-book, Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan offers his personal insight into a momentous time in the Church's recent... Read more
Vatican lawyer not surprised by court's refusal to hear abuse case
A dismissed request that the International Criminal Court investigate U.S. clergy sex abuse as a crime against humanity misunderstands the... Read more
Vatican expected SNAP case against Benedict XVI to fail
The Vatican is not at all surprised the International Criminal Court rejected a request by an abuse victims’ advocacy group... Read more
Pope confirms faith encyclical nearly done
Pope Francis put aside his prepared remarks this morning and told members of the Synod of Bishops that the encyclical... Read more
Papal encyclicals expected on faith and poverty, bishop reveals
According to an Italian bishop, Benedict XVI is concluding work on what was to have been his encyclical on faith,... Read more
Benedict XVI needs new coat of arms, designer says
The cardinal who designed Pope Benedict XVI's coat of arms says he needs a new one now that he is... Read more
Pope Francis welcomes Benedict back to Vatican
Benedict XVI has returned to the Vatican after moving to the papal summer household outside of Rome to not interfere... Read more
Vatican monastery prepares for Benedict XVI's return
Benedict XVI will return to the Vatican on May 2 by helicopter, coming back the same way he left just... Read more
