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Read the latest news regarding the late Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, his life, and his legacy.
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Full text: Benedict XVI’s advisers analyze Munich abuse report
Full text of an analysis by Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI’s advisers as to his handling of abuse cases when he... Read more
Full text: Benedict XVI’s letter in response to the Munich abuse report
This is the full text of a letter by Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI addressing the Report on Abuse in the... Read more
Benedict XVI asks abuse survivors for forgiveness as advisers defend handling of Munich cases
Pope emeritus Benedict XVI has personally requested forgiveness from abuse survivors in a letter responding to a report that faulted... Read more
German Catholic bishop: Benedict XVI did not want to cover up clerical abuse
Bishop Stefan Oster noted that Benedict had fought abuse ‘against no small opposition in the Vatican.’ Read more
Who is Benedict XVI? Cardinal Filoni shares his testimony
‘I have never found in him any shadow or attempt to hide or minimize anything.’ Read more
Munich abuse report: Vatican editorial director says don’t look for ‘scapegoats’
Andrea Tornielli highlighted Benedict XVI’s efforts to ‘combat pedophilia’ in the Church. Read more
Benedict XVI confirms he attended disputed 1980 meeting in Munich
A statement said that the mistake was the result of an editing error. Read more
Archbishop Gänswein: Benedict XVI is praying for victims in wake of Munich abuse report
‘The pope emeritus ... expresses his shock and shame at the abuse of minors committed by clerics.’ Read more
Benedict XVI, Cardinal Marx faulted in Munich abuse report
The report covers 1977 to 1982, when the future Benedict XVI led the archdiocese. Read more
10 things to know about Pope emeritus Benedict XVI
A recent investigative report concerning the Archdiocese of Munich has placed Pope emeritus Benedict XVI in the media spotlight again.... Read more
Benedict XVI, Munich, and cover-up claims: why an old allegation is resurfacing
The Vatican firmly rejected the assertions in 2010. Read more
Benedict XVI receives nativity scene from homeland of Bavaria
A Christmas crib was also presented to Pope Francis. Read more
Archbishop Gänswein: Benedict XVI had three COVID-19 vaccine doses ‘out of conviction’
He said: ‘One must not force anyone to vaccinate ... But one should appeal to the conscience.’ Read more
Benedict XVI meets with recipients of the Ratzinger Prize
The meeting lasted one hour and allowed each of the academics to discuss their work with the pope emeritus. Read more
Benedict XVI marks 10th anniversary of Orthodox leader’s death
Metropolitan Damaskinos wrote numerous works on ecumenism. Read more
Benedict XVI is ‘full of zest for life,’ says Archbishop Gänswein
The archbishop said the 94-year-old is ‘stable in his physical weakness.’ Read more
‘I hope that I can join them soon’: Benedict XVI sends condolence message after friend’s death
He said that the death of Fr. Gerhard Winkler touched him deeply. Read more
Benedict XVI: Legalization of same-sex marriage is ‘a distortion of conscience’
He made the remark in an introduction to a new anthology of his writings, which has a preface by Pope... Read more
Analysis: What's behind rumors that Pope Francis will resign?
According to an Argentine priest who has known Pope Francis since his days in Buenos Aires, "there is only one... Read more
Benedict XVI laments lack of faith within Church institutions in Germany
The pope emeritus spoke about faith, worldliness, and the institutional Church. Read more
