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 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
Pope: media helped spread misinterpretations of Vatican II
Pope Benedict XVI said that many of the misinterpretations of the Second Vatican Council were caused by the media promoting... Read more
New Pope will be the one God wants, Spanish bishop says
The secretary general of the Spanish Bishops’ Conference defended Pope Benedict XVI’s decision to resign and said that the Holy... Read more
Archbishop Ganswein plans to remain prefect of Papal Household
Archbishop Georg Ganswein will move with Pope Benedict XVI when he retires on Feb. 28, but he also intends to... Read more
Nun describes simplicity of Pope's retirement monastery
One of the nuns that lived in the monastery where the Pope will retire says his choice shows his “great... Read more
Benedictine abbot sees good reasons for moving Pope's Mass
Given the number of people that inevitably swarmed to the Holy Father’s last public Mass, Benedictine Abbot Nokter Wolf understands... Read more
Pope urges conversion in face of modern temptations
After thanking everyone for their love and prayers since he announced his resignation, Pope Benedict XVI reflected on how modern... Read more
Vatican releases schedule for Pope's final days
The last days of Pope Benedict XVI will include three public appearances, a meeting with the priests of Rome, Lenten... Read more
Pope: I can 'almost physically' feel prayers and love
Two days after saying he will resign, Pope Benedict XVI said that he has been able to feel, “almost physically,”... Read more
Pope decided to resign after Cuba trip, Vatican advisor says
Pope Benedict XVI’s decision to step down from his office was made soon after his trip to Mexico and Cuba... Read more
Vatican expert thinks Pope timed resignation for Easter
Pope Benedict's resignation during Lent is no coincidence according to a Vatican expert who thinks the timing was tied to... Read more
Bishops of Latin America united in prayer for Pope Benedict
The bishops of Latin America have voiced admiration for Pope Benedict XVI, calling his decision to resign from the papacy... Read more
German atheists suddenly respect Pope, says journalist
A German journalist and acquaintance of Pope Benedict XVI says atheists in their native country are more respectful of him... Read more
New Pope will attend World Youth Day, Rio archbishop confirms
Amid news of Pope Benedict XVI’s resignation, the archbishop of Rio de Janeiro said the new Pope elected in the... Read more
Pope's last Mass will be on Ash Wednesday in St. Peter's
Amid the buzz created by the Pope’s announcement that he will retire, it could be easy to miss the fact... Read more
Lay Catholics voice gratitude for 'inspired' Pope
Prominent lay Catholics reacted with surprise and sorrow to Pope Benedict XVI's announcement that he will resign the papacy, but... Read more
Orthodox bishop lauds Pope for building good relations
A leading bishop of the Russian Orthodox Church said that Pope Benedict's papacy has been the occasion of a “positive... Read more
Politicians react to Pope's retirement with surprise, thanksgiving
Political leaders in the United States offered their prayers and respect upon learning of Pope Benedict XVI’s decision to retire... Read more
Youth gather to pray for Pope, recall his loving guidance
A group of young adults at the Vatican called Pope Benedict XVI’s decision to resign “humble” and “brave,” adding that... Read more
