Pope Resignation
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Pope's last Mass will be on Ash Wednesday in St. Peter's
Amid the buzz created by the Pope’s announcement that he will retire, it could be easy to miss the fact... Read more
Scott Hahn: resignation shows Pope's servant nature
Pope Benedict's decision to resign as Bishop of Rome shows how the papacy is an office not of power but... Read more
Eleven Americans among cardinal-electors
In the conclave to elect Pope Benedict's successor, 11 of the 117 cardinals eligible to vote in the closed-room meeting... Read more
Lay Catholics voice gratitude for 'inspired' Pope
Prominent lay Catholics reacted with surprise and sorrow to Pope Benedict XVI's announcement that he will resign the papacy, but... Read more
Orthodox bishop lauds Pope for building good relations
A leading bishop of the Russian Orthodox Church said that Pope Benedict's papacy has been the occasion of a “positive... Read more
Politicians react to Pope's retirement with surprise, thanksgiving
Political leaders in the United States offered their prayers and respect upon learning of Pope Benedict XVI’s decision to retire... Read more
Youth gather to pray for Pope, recall his loving guidance
A group of young adults at the Vatican called Pope Benedict XVI’s decision to resign “humble” and “brave,” adding that... Read more
American bishops thank Pope for service, love of Church
Numerous American bishops voiced their gratitude to Pope Benedict for his nearly 8 years of service as Bishop of Rome,... Read more
Benedict XVI plans life of prayer after retirement
After Pope Benedict XVI retires at the end of February he will dedicate himself to a life of prayer and... Read more
Papal resignation is rare historical event
On Feb. 11, Pope Benedict made it public that he will step down from his role as head of the... Read more
Pope Benedict XVI cites waning strength as reason for resignation
Pope Benedict XVI told a gathering of cardinals Feb. 11 that he no longer has the strength to carry out... Read more
