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 names Texas monsignor as new Tyler bishop
In a rare move, Pope Benedict XVI has named Monsignor Joseph E. Strickland, the vicar general of the Diocese of... Read more
Pope: Rejoice when non-Catholics do good
Pope Benedict XVI says that Catholics should be delighted whenever non-Catholics do what is good or embrace what is true. Read more
Mountain of evidence revealed as trial of Pope's butler begins
The trial of the Pope Benedict XVI’s former butler began this morning at the Vatican as the 46-year-old Paolo Gabriele... Read more
The liturgy raises hearts to God like no other prayer, Pope says
Pope Benedict says that the public prayer of the Church, known as the liturgy, is a wonderful school of prayer... Read more
Pope urges care, protection of Colombia's indigenous people
In a message to Colombia's bishops, Pope Benedict said government leaders should not manipulate or exploit indigenous people in the... Read more
Pope tells French bishops defense of marriage is prophetic
Against the backdrop of an effort to recognize “gay marriage” in France, Pope Benedict XVI told a group of French... Read more
Third installment of 'Jesus of Nazareth' due out in Italy at Christmas
The Vatican Publishing House has signed an agreement allowing the publication of Pope Benedict's latest book on Jesus, which focuses... Read more
Bishop Vann to head fastest growing US diocese
Bishop Kevin W. Vann of Fort Worth, Texas has been named the fourth bishop of Orange, Calif. by Pope Benedict... Read more
Pope greets Rome's rabbi ahead of holy days
In celebration of three upcoming Jewish holy days, Pope Benedict XVI sent a message of prayer and friendship to Riccardo... Read more
Pope charges new bishops to boldly proclaim the faith
Pope Benedict called on a group of newly-consecrated bishops to boldly present the Gospel to everyone, so that they encounter... Read more
Benedict XVI: fundamentalism a 'falsification' of religion
Pope Benedict described fundamentalism as “a falsification of religion,” which goes against its true purpose as “an invitation to share... Read more
Pope Benedict urges Christians to be 'builders of peace' in Middle East
Only 48-hours before his Apostolic Visit to Lebanon begins, Pope Benedict XVI has called upon the Christians of the Middle... Read more
Vatican says Pope's trip to Lebanon was never in doubt
The Vatican says that Pope Benedict's apostolic visit to Lebanon Sept. 14-16 was never second-guessed, despite the civil war in... Read more
Christians, Muslims to hold vigil as Lebanon papal visit approaches
Christians and Muslims will come together for a prayer vigil on Sept. 12 to invoke the protection of God and... Read more
'Be opened' sums up Christ's mission, Pope says
Pope Benedict XVI says that the public ministry of Jesus Christ is encapsulated in one “small but very important” Aramaic... Read more
Vatican hopes Apple partnership will spread Pope's message
The Vatican has teamed up with Apple to develop new hi-tech methods for communicating the works of Pope Benedict XVI... Read more
Don't squander your faith, Pope urges young Churches
Pope Benedict XVI says that the most newly evangelized parts of the world now have to pass on the gift... Read more
Pope reflects on prayer in Book of the Apocalypse
Pope Benedict XVI says the final book of the Bible, which he referred to as the Book of the Apocalypse,... Read more
Upholding ethical truths is not intolerance, Pope states
Pope Benedict XVI told a group of his former students that Christians should not be scared to uphold ethical truths... Read more
Pope pays tribute to Cardinal Martini as a tireless servant
Pope Benedict XVI paid tribute to Cardinal Carlo Maria Martini, who was buried Sept. 3 in Milan, the northern Italian... Read more
