Benedict XVI Latest News
Read the latest news regarding the late Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, his life, and his legacy.
The Latest
Biden visits Vatican embassy to pay respects to Benedict XVI
The president visited the apostolic nunciature in Washington, D.C., Thursday to sign a book of condolences for Pope Benedict XVI,... Read more
Analysis: A closer look at the ceremonial details of Benedict XVI’s funeral
Without question, Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI’s funeral was a pope’s funeral. But there were clear signals that it was not... Read more
Catholic speakers at SEEK23 remember Pope Benedict XVI on the day of his burial
Some 17,000 people are gathered in St. Louis for a weeklong conference of speakers, prayer, and fellowship put on by... Read more
The story behind the image hanging at Benedict XVI’s funeral
The image, which hung in front of the central entrance to St. Peter’s Basilica, appears to be a copy of... Read more
A Ratzinger reader: 5 books to help you encounter Pope Benedict XVI
Here are five suggestions for a Benedict reading list. They span decades and topics, but each has been chosen as... Read more
People attending Benedict XVI’s funeral recall their personal memories of a ‘humble pope’
More than 50,000 people attended the Jan. 5 funeral for the pope emeritus who died at the age of 95... Read more
PHOTOS: Scenes from the funeral of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI
Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI was laid to rest Thursday following a funeral Mass attended by tens of thousands of people. Read more
PHOTOS: Solemn images of the closing of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI’s coffin
The casket was closed in a private ceremony in St. Peter’s Basilica on the evening of Jan. 4 after three... Read more
PHOTOS: Benedict XVI laid to rest in private ceremony
Benedict’s wooden coffin was placed in the crypt under the central part of St. Peter’s Basilica, in the first tomb... Read more
Missed Pope Benedict XVI’s funeral? Watch it here
Watch EWTN's live coverage of the funeral Mass for Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI. Read more
FULL TEXT: Pope Francis’ homily at Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI’s funeral Mass
“Benedict, faithful friend of the Bridegroom, may your joy be complete as you hear his voice, now and forever!” Read more
Benedict XVI’s funeral: Tens of thousands attend simple, solemn liturgy for beloved pope emeritus
Royalty, cardinals, patriarchs, government officials, and many Catholic families and religious attended the funeral of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI on... Read more
Cardinal Zen attends Benedict XVI funeral after Hong Kong authorities release passport
The 90-year-old cardinal from Hong Kong arrived in St. Peter’s Square dressed in red and walking with a cane to... Read more
Here’s how to pray the U.S. bishops’ special novena for Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI
The novena asks God “to bestow his infinite mercy on the man who served the Church as Bishop of Rome.” Read more
Biden says he ‘admired’ Pope Benedict, recalls conversation about Aquinas
President Joe Biden on Wednesday professed his admiration for the late Pope Benedict XVI, recalling their meeting in which they... Read more
Portugal’s president unhappy with Vatican delegation restrictions for Benedict XVI funeral
President Marcelo Nuno Duarte Rebelo de Sousa has taken issue with the announcement that only Italy and Germany would have... Read more
Benedict XVI’s funeral: How to watch, what to expect
The funeral of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI will be held on Thursday in Rome in St. Peter’s Square at 9:30... Read more
Benedict XVI’s theology summed up by his last words, says theologian
To theologian Chad Pecknold, the hallmark of all Benedict XVI’s teaching is “that encounter with Jesus Christ [that] is divine... Read more
Catholic bishops in Africa recall ‘great self-sacrifice’ of Pope Benedict XVI
Writing on behalf of Catholic bishops in Africa, Congolese Cardinal Ambongo said Benedict XVI invited Africa to “trust in itself... Read more
Father Fessio on ‘Professor Ratzinger,’ the future Benedict XVI
Father Joseph Fessio, SJ, studied theology under Joseph Ratzinger and went on to found Ignatius Press, the main publisher of... Read more
