Benedict XVI
Benedict XVI praises Pope Francis for his focus on mercy at unprecedented Vatican ceremony
The 65th anniversary of Benedict XVI’s ordination as a priest was celebrated at the Vatican with the retired pope and Pope Francis in attendance
Francis: ‘Benedict XVI’s life of prayer teaches us a great lesson’
The Pope has written the preface to a new collection of Benedict’s writings on the priesthood
Prosecutors in Spain investigating cardinal over hate speech allegations
Cardinal Antonio Canizares was reported for comments made in a homily about the gay community and feminism
George Clooney and Richard Gere honoured by Pope for contribution to Vatican education project
During the event, Pope Francis said he has never considered following Benedict XVI into retirement
Urgent action is needed to improve evangelisation in England and Wales
A report on the state of Catholicism in England and Wales makes for worrying, if not surprising, reading
Benedict XVI denies latest rumours about Fatima ‘secret’
The Vatican has responded to claims made about the Pope Emeritus in a blog
Francis to hold unprecedented meeting with top Sunni Muslim leader
The Pope will receive the highest authority in Sunni Islam at the Vatican on Monday
Cardinal Ortega, who played key role in US-Cuba diplomatic thaw, retires
Cardinal Jaime Ortega was named Archbishop of Havana in 1981 and oversaw three papal trips to Communist Cuba
Pope Francis tells Twitter followers ‘Thank God for Benedict XVI’ as Pope Emeritus turns 89
The Pope requested prayers for his predecessor
Benedict XVI grasped the nature of the new age of terrorism. Why did nobody listen?
Our leaders’ response to his Regensburg address showed they had not only lost their nerve, but also their ability to think
