Tag: Pope Benedict
Pope Francis: Benedict XVI defended me in face of accusations ‘that...
"Benedict didn’t get agitated, because he knew perfectly well what I think. He listened to them all, one by one, calmed them down"
Pope Francis: I was ‘used’ against Ratzinger in 2005 conclave, but...
“He was my candidate,” Francis said of his predecessor in excerpts from the forthcoming book “The Successor"
Pope Francis urges prayers for ‘very ill’ Benedict XVI
"Remember him, because he is very ill, asking the Lord to console and support him," Pope Francis said.
Former Pope Benedict XVI under scrutiny in German child abuse probe
Germany's Catholic Church has been rocked by a string of reports in recent years that have exposed widespread abuse of children by clergymen
Benedict XVI: Legalization of same-sex marriage is ‘a distortion of conscience’
The pope emeritus said the issue of marriage and family has taken on a new dimension that cannot be ignored”
What’s behind rumors that Pope Francis will resign?
There is no confirmation that Pope Francis is drafting a document that defines the role and tasks of a Pope Emeritus
Pope Francis hits ‘mafia’ for exploiting COVID-19 pandemic
Italian police say crime clans are using the pandemic to buy favor with poor families facing financial ruin, offering loans and food
Pope Emeritus Benedict chides Catholics who still reject his resignation
He said those who refuse to accept his resignation nursed ‘conspiracy theories’
Watch: On Jan. 22, Pope Francis’ pontificate surpasses Benedict XVI’s in...
Pope Benedict XVI held the pontificate for 7 years, 10 months and 9 days
Leading cardinal says Catholic Church needs rules on status of ex...
Vatican needs clear rules to help church unity, Cardinal George Pell says