Tag: Pope Benedict
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
Vatican releases report on disgraced ex US cardinal
Ex-cardinal Theodore McCarrick was a highly influential figure in the American Church — now aged 90, he lives in isolation
Vatican says retired Pope Benedict’s condition ‘not particularly worrying’
Clarification came hours after biographer sparked alarm by saying he found the 93-year-old retired pope exceptionally frail during visit
‘Two Popes’ filmmakers hope Pope Francis is amused
The film stars Sir Anthony Hopkins as the traditional Pope Benedict and Jonathan Pryce as his more liberal successor