The Life of Pope Benedict XVI
By Cindy Wooden, CNS – Retired Pope Benedict XVI, who had an impressive record as a teacher and defender of...
Pope Benedict XVI
Pope Francis says retired Pope Benedict is ‘very sick’
By Cindy Wooden, CNS – Saying that retired Pope Benedict XVI was “very sick,” Pope Francis asked people to offer...
Pope Benedict XVI: Vatican II Was Necessary
By CNS — The Second Vatican Council was “not only meaningful, but necessary,” retired Pope Benedict XVI said in a...
Stepping down: Experts draft proposed laws on status of a retired pope
By Carol Glatz – Pope Francis’ plans to visit the central Italian city of L’Aquila and its basilica on Aug....
Abuse Victim Seeks Damages from Retired Pope Benedict XVI
By CNS – A victim of sexual abuse is reported to be suing retired Pope Benedict XVI in connection with the...
Pope’s Trip to L’Aquila Raises Questions about Papal Resignations
By Cindy Wooden – When the Vatican announced Pope Francis would travel to L’Aquila in central Italy on Aug. 28...
Archbishop Gänswein Defends Retired Pope, Criticises Munich Abuse Report
By CNS – Archbishop Georg Gänswein, private secretary of retired Pope Benedict XVI, has defended his boss and criticised the...
Archbishop Gänswein tells inside story of Benedict XVI’s response to the Munich abuse report
Archbishop Georg Gänswein has shared the inside story of how Pope emeritus Benedict XVI responded to a report criticising his...
German abuse victims critical of retired pope’s response to report
By CNS – The latest statement by retired Pope Benedict XVI on the Munich abuse report has triggered a wide array...
