Benedict XVI Latest News
Read the latest news regarding the late Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, his life, and his legacy.
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Pope leaves Vatican for Castel Gandolfo
Pope Benedict XVI has left the Vatican by helicopter and will soon arrive in the town of Castel Gandolfo where... Read more
Church bells ring out as Pope travels to Castel Gandolfo
On Thursday, Feb. 28, church bells in Rome and Albano rang out during the helicopter flight that took Pope Benedict... Read more
Benedict XVI pledges respect, obedience to future Pope
Pope Benedict XVI surprised the cardinals and organizers of a Feb. 28 farewell ceremony by saying the future Pope is... Read more
Vatican Post Office issues stamp for Pope's resignation
The Vatican’s post office is issuing a special cancelation stamp to mark the end of Pope Benedict XVI’s papacy. Read more
Cardinals bid Pope farewell with hearts full of thanks
Echoing the disciples on the Road to Emmaus, Cardinal Angelo Sodano told Pope Benedict that the cardinals’ hearts “burned when... Read more
Catholic college students honor Pope Benedict's last days
Students at American Catholic universities are observing the end of Pope Benedict XVI’s papacy with special Masses, prayers and acts... Read more
Atheist Nobel prize winner mourns Pope's retirement
An atheist Peruvian author has praised the spiritual and intellectual stature of Pope Benedict XVI and said that his departure... Read more
Pope's final audience was bittersweet for cardinals
The cardinals and bishops who attended Pope Benedict XVI’s last big public appearance made sure to show him their love... Read more
Pope confident God will guide Church in days ahead
Pope Benedict XVI told the 150,000 people who came to his final general audience that he is filled with trust... Read more
Benedict's faith encyclical could appear in different form
Pope Benedict XVI's anticipated encyclical on faith will not be released before his resignation but it may appear in another... 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
Cardinal Wuerl thanks Pope for guidance and humble example
Pope Benedict’s eight years of service to the Church should leave the faithful filled with gratitude and renewed in both... Read more
Spanish bishop says Benedict is latest in line of holy Popes
Throughout the past century, God has blessed the Church with exceptional Popes, including Benedict XVI, said Bishop Demetrio Fernandez of... Read more
Pope Benedict allows earlier conclave, extends secrecy oath
Pope Benedict XVI has changed Church law allowing cardinals to vote earlier for the new Pope, provided that they are... Read more
Cardinal Bertone calls contemplatives to pray for conclave
The Vatican Secretary of State has written to the world’s nuns and monks to ask for their prayers for the... Read more
Conclave expected between March 9 and 11
The conclave to choose the next Pope will likely begin between March 9th and 11th. Read more
