Benedict XVI Latest News
Read the latest news regarding the late Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, his life, and his legacy.
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Benedict XVI praying ‘fervently’ for Pope Francis’ recovery from surgery
Pope Francis is recuperating at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital. Read more
Pope Francis thanks Benedict XVI on his 70th ordination anniversary
Pope Francis called the pope emeritus “the contemplative of the Vatican.” Read more
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Exhibit commemorating Benedict XVI’s 70 years as a priest opens in Rome
Benedict XVI's personal secretary, Archbishop Georg Ganswein, inaugurated an exhibition in Rome to commemorate the 70th anniversary of Joseph Ratzinger’s... Read more
Benedict XVI to minor seminary: What has withered in Germany still blossoms in Poland
The 94-year-old pope emeritus was writing to the minor seminary in Częstochowa. Read more
Documentary says Benedict XVI’s secretary tried to convince him not to resign
A documentary being released on Benedict XVI’s 94th birthday state that his personal secretary, Archbishop Georg Gänswein, tried to dissuade... Read more
Benedict XVI ‘delighted’ by Year of St. Joseph proclaimed by Pope Francis
In a new interview, Pope emeritus Benedict XVI has expressed delight at the Year of St. Joseph declared by Pope... Read more
Benedict XVI addresses resignation conspiracy theories, Iraq, and Biden in new interview
Benedict XVI addressed conspiracy theories about his resignation as pope, Pope Francis’ trip to Iraq, and Joe Biden in an... Read more
Pope Francis and Benedict XVI receive second dose of COVID-19 vaccine
Pope Francis and Pope emeritus Benedict XVI have both received their second and final dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, a... Read more
Pope Francis and Benedict XVI receive first dose of COVID-19 vaccine
Pope Francis and Pope emeritus Benedict XVI have received their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, the Vatican confirmed on... Read more
Cardinal Müller: Media image of ‘two popes’ threatens papacy as a ‘principle of unity’
The former head of the Vatican’s doctrinal office has said that today’s media environment is undermining theological truths that are... Read more
Benedict XVI to receive COVID-19 vaccine
Pope emeritus Benedict XVI will receive the coronavirus vaccine as soon as it is available, his personal secretary said Tuesday. Read more
Pope Benedict’s secretary reflects on awful 2020 with German Magazine
Archbishop Georg Gänswein has spoken about life with Pope emeritus Benedict XVI and a personally challenging year. "I'm grateful to... Read more
Benedict XVI has not lost his voice, says Archbishop Gänswein
Archbishop Georg Gänswein has denied media reports that Benedict XVI has lost his voice. Read more
Benedict XVI’s former 'Vatileaks' butler Paolo Gabriele dies at age 54
The papal butler who was pardoned by Benedict XVI for his role in the “Vatileaks” affair has died at the... Read more
Cardinal Marx dissolves embattled Catholic community in Munich archdiocese
Cardinal Reinhard Marx has dissolved an embattled Catholic community in his archdiocese of Munich and Freising. Read more
Benedict XVI distances himself from embattled Catholic community
Benedict XVI has distanced himself from a Catholic community with which he had maintained close ties for decades. Read more
Australian professor and French philosopher win Ratzinger Prize
An Australian professor and a French philosopher were named the winners of this year’s Ratzinger Prize Oct. 1. Read more
Young Catholic who greeted Benedict XVI in Britain becomes a priest
Ten years ago, Paschal Uche greeted Pope Benedict XVI on behalf of young people in his country. Today, he is... Read more
Archbishop Gänswein ‘better’ and grateful for prayers after hospitalization
Archbishop Georg Gänswein is expected to leave hospital Thursday. Read more
Archbishop Gänswein hospitalized ‘with severe kidney problems’
Archbishop Georg Gänswein, prefect of the papal household and personal secretary to Benedict XVI, has been hospitalized in Rome. Read more
