Pope Resignation
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Pope Benedict’s kiss goodbye
The infant son of a former Catholic News Agency editor received a farewell kiss on his forehead from Pope Benedict... Read more
Pope Francis rules out living in the Vatican or Argentina if he resigns
In an interview with Univisión and Televisa broadcast July 12, the pope said that “for the moment,” he hasn’t considered... Read more
Here's what you need to know about Archbishop Gänswein, Benedict XVI's personal secretary
Archbishop Georg Gänswein is a familiar face because of his many years of service beside now-Pope Emeritus Pope Benedict XVI,... Read more
Pope Francis: Holy Spirit tells bishops and popes when to step down
At the end of his morning homily Tuesday, Pope Francis asked Catholics to pray for priests, bishops, and the pope,... Read more
College students in Rome send farewell message to Benedict
Students at the University of Dallas who are spending this semester in Rome had a special opportunity to show their... Read more
Beauty in liturgy the 'great legacy' of Benedict XVI
Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI will be remembered in Church history for his work to recover the beauty of traditional liturgy,... Read more
Swiss Guards seal gates, leave service of Pope Emeritus
With the resignation of Pope Benedict XVI on Thursday evening, the Swiss Guards have left their posts and sealed the... Read more
Pope's last words: Thank you for your friendship and love
After the 15-minute helicopter trip to Castel Gandolfo, Pope Benedict XVI offered a word of thanks to the thousands of... Read more
Pope leaves Vatican for Castel Gandolfo
Pope Benedict XVI has left the Vatican by helicopter and will soon arrive in the town of Castel Gandolfo where... Read more
Benedict XVI pledges respect, obedience to future Pope
Pope Benedict XVI surprised the cardinals and organizers of a Feb. 28 farewell ceremony by saying the future Pope is... Read more
Vatican Post Office issues stamp for Pope's resignation
The Vatican’s post office is issuing a special cancelation stamp to mark the end of Pope Benedict XVI’s papacy. Read more
Cardinals bid Pope farewell with hearts full of thanks
Echoing the disciples on the Road to Emmaus, Cardinal Angelo Sodano told Pope Benedict that the cardinals’ hearts “burned when... Read more
Cardinal Wuerl describes spiritual experience of conclave
A conclave is similar to going on a rigorous spiritual retreat that is pervaded by silence, according to Cardinal Donald... Read more
Cardinal says next Pope likely to be young
A cardinal from Chile who will be participating in the general meetings leading up to the conclave said that the... Read more
Pope's final audience was bittersweet for cardinals
The cardinals and bishops who attended Pope Benedict XVI’s last big public appearance made sure to show him their love... Read more
Pope confident God will guide Church in days ahead
Pope Benedict XVI told the 150,000 people who came to his final general audience that he is filled with trust... Read more
Vatileaks not at center of Pope's decision, priest states
An Irish theologian who is familiar with the life and thought of Pope Benedict XVI says his decision to resign... Read more
Pope Benedict chooses his new wardrobe
Pope Benedict has decided what he will wear once he is no longer Pope – a simple white cassock, and... Read more
Pope Benedict's new name revealed
The Holy See press office revealed today that Pope Benedict XVI will retain his papal name but will be called... Read more
Pope Benedict allows earlier conclave, extends secrecy oath
Pope Benedict XVI has changed Church law allowing cardinals to vote earlier for the new Pope, provided that they are... Read more
