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 Francis: Partisans have used Benedict XVI’s death ‘to serve their own interests’
Benedict XVI was “not a bitter man,” Pope Francis said, speaking during his inflight press conference Feb. 5 of his... Read more
Archbishop Gänswein celebrates Mass for Benedict XVI one month after pope’s death
The pope emeritus’ longtime personal secretary offered the Mass in the Vatican crypt close to Benedict’s tomb in the presence... Read more
Letter from Benedict XVI reveals the ‘central motive’ for his resignation, biographer says
Benedict XVI said he had suffered from chronic insomnia since the early days of his pontificate, according to a letter... Read more
‘I lost a dad’: Pope Francis speaks about losing Benedict XVI
In an interview with the AP, Pope Francis spoke about his relationship with his predecessor, Benedict XVI. Read more
Cardinal Grech: Benedict XVI was misunderstood throughout his life
“Incomprehension was a constant factor in the life and mission of this man,” Cardinal Mario Grech said. Read more
Meet the ‘Benedict Bears’: Cuddly companions commemorate the late pope emeritus
A traditional toy manufacturer in the Bavarian town of Coburg has produced two limited editions of its iconic teddy bears... Read more
In new book, the late Benedict XVI defends Christianity against claims of intolerance
In the book, the late pontiff warns of a “radical manipulation of human beings” and “the distortion of the sexes... Read more
Brazilian bishop authorizes prayer for private devotion to Benedict XVI
“As children of the Church we must pray and ask God for his eternal rest in heaven,” the prelate said... Read more
Cardinal Schönborn calls Gänswein book ‘unseemly indiscretion,’ confirms key detail of Benedict papacy
Austrian Cardinal Christoph Schönborn on Wednesday confirmed he was the person who encouraged Joseph Ratzinger to accept the conclave’s decision. Read more
Meet the Spanish pilot who paid homage to Benedict XVI on a flight to Rome
Raúl Ruiz, 50, said he felt the need to dedicate something to the late pope “and share it with all... Read more
Reporter appears to be no longer at Politico after tweets slandering Pope Benedict XVI
A reporter for Politico indicates that he is no longer with the organization following a tweet he made slandering the... Read more
Analysis: What to read in Benedict XVI’s secretary’s ‘tell-all’ book?
“Nothing but the Truth: My Life Beside Benedict XVI” by Archbishop Georg Gänswein comes out on Jan. 12, but CNA... Read more
Pope Francis meets with Benedict XVI’s longtime secretary, Archbishop Gänswein
The private audience with the pope took place shortly before the public release of Gänswein’s forthcoming book detailing his nearly... Read more
Visit the Burkina Faso street named in honor of Pope Benedict XVI
The thoroughfare in Ouagadougou is known as Pope Benedict XVI Street. Read more
Pope Benedict’s kiss goodbye
The infant son of a former Catholic News Agency editor received a farewell kiss on his forehead from Pope Benedict... Read more
Pope Benedict XVI: Doctor of the Church?
There are currently 37 Doctors of the Church, from Irenaeus of Lyon in the third century to Thérèse of Lisieux... Read more
How to visit the tomb of Benedict XVI
The Vatican crypt will reopen to the public on Jan. 8. Read more
A look back: Benedict XVI’s life as pope emeritus
Pope Benedict XVI spent the final years of his life largely out of the public eye, living in retirement as... Read more
LA archbishop Gomez: Pope Benedict XVI put Jesus at the center of his life
Archbishop José Gomez of Los Angeles said that while the late pope will be remembered for his great intellect, his... Read more
American Catholics remember Benedict XVI’s singular brilliance, love for beauty
“You can’t understand him simply as a brain. You have to understand him as a person who had a real... Read more
