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 emphasizes education of youth in response to social fractures
As young people become more concerned with quick professional success and rely on social networks as a replacement for community,... Read more
In first tweet, Pope blesses his million-plus followers
Pope Benedict XVI made his debut on Twitter today, sending out a greeting and a blessing as his first tweet... Read more
Pope calls for renewed missionary spirit in the Americas
The solution to the issues plaguing the American continent is to renew faith in Christ, Pope Benedict XVI said as... Read more
Cardinal encourages creative Catholic unity across Americas
Cardinal Marc Ouellet, the prefect of the Vatican’s Congregation for Bishops, opened an international meeting on the Catholic Church in... Read more
Christmas is more than a party, Pope explains
The Pope asked Catholics to prepare for Christmas amid a consumerist society by listening to the voice of John the... Read more
Pope says truth, not relativism, is source of non-violence
Pope Benedict XVI told a group of Catholic theological leaders that commitment to objective truth is not a cause for... Read more
Pope taps secretary to head papal household, after Vatileaks
Pope Benedict XVI named his private secretary as the new head of the papal household, an important post because it... Read more
Pope expected to have 1 million Twitter followers by launch
The Pontifical Council for Social Communications is expecting one million total followers in eight languages when Pope Benedict issues his... Read more
Catholic charity groups welcome Pope's call for fidelity
Leaders of Catholic charities in the U.S. reaffirmed Pope Benedict's recent message on the need to remain firmly rooted in... Read more
Vatican office to launch Pope smartphone app
The president of the Pontifical Council for Social Communications, Archbishop Claudio Maria Celli, announced that his office is designing a... Read more
Pope: Advent is time to focus on God's loving plan
As the Church celebrates the season of Advent, Pope Benedict said that Catholics should remember “God is present” and recall... Read more
Pope Benedict will make Twitter debut with @pontifex
The Pope's Twitter account will be @pontifex and will start on Dec. 12, the feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe,... Read more
Pope calls on bishops to run charities better
Pope Benedict XVI has released an apostolic letter on charitable activities that asks bishops to improve their supervision of local... Read more
Artist praises family as he receives Vatican award
Artist David Lopez Ribes noted the importance of his wife and children in his life as he received the award... Read more
Pope urges support for children affected by AIDS
Pope Benedict is lending his support to combatting HIV/AIDS, with a special focus on advocating for children who receive the... Read more
Pope counsels parents to share faith with joy, dialogue
Sharing the faith with children and others should be done in a joyful, clear and simple manner, Pope Benedict said... Read more
Pope names holiness, unity and peace as cardinals' mission
Pope Benedict XVI met with six new cardinals and their families, just two days after they made their vows, and... Read more
New cardinals excited, honored at elevation by Pope
The six new cardinals from various parts of the globe shared their excitement after making their vows to Pope Benedict... Read more
Church responsible for spreading Christ's kingdom, Pope recalls
After he celebrated Mass with six new cardinals for the feast of Christ the King, Pope Benedict spoke about God's... Read more
Pope Benedict creates six non-European cardinals
Pope Benedict XVI presided over the creation of six new cardinals Nov. 24, and in a unusual occurrence, none of... Read more
