Tag: Pope Benedict

Germany's Catholic Church has been rocked by a string of reports in recent years that have exposed widespread abuse of children by clergymen

The pope emeritus said the issue of marriage and family has taken on a new dimension that cannot be ignored”

There is no confirmation that Pope Francis is drafting a document that defines the role and tasks of a Pope Emeritus

Italian police say crime clans are using the pandemic to buy favor with poor families facing financial ruin, offering loans and food

He said those who refuse to accept his resignation nursed ‘conspiracy theories’

Pope Benedict XVI held the pontificate for 7 years, 10 months and 9 days

Vatican needs clear rules to help church unity, Cardinal George Pell says

Ex-cardinal Theodore McCarrick was a highly influential figure in the American Church — now aged 90, he lives in isolation

Clarification came hours after biographer sparked alarm by saying he found the 93-year-old retired pope exceptionally frail during visit

The film stars Sir Anthony Hopkins as the traditional Pope Benedict and Jonathan Pryce as his more liberal successor