Benedict XVI

Benedict XVI’s private secretary says it’s ‘inappropriate’ to rank popes
- Apr 11, 2021
According to German Archbishop Georg Gänswein, the personal secretary of Pope emeritus Benedict XVI, it’s not appropriate to make a “papal ranking,” and acknowledged that the former pope has been misinterpreted not only by foes, but also by friends.

By Inés San Martín
Benedict XVI ‘grateful’ to Pope Francis for year of St. Joseph
- Apr 3, 2021
In a rare new interview with a German newspaper, retired pope Benedict XVI praised his successor’s devotion to St. Joseph, and thanked Pope Francis for instituting a special year dedicated to his namesake.

By Elise Ann Allen
Pell speaks out about prison, Trump, and the role of a retired pope
- Dec 17, 2020
At the virtual launch of his new book, Cardinal George Pell opened up about what his time in prison before acquitted of charges of sexual abuse was like, and he also offered an evaluation of US President Donald Trump’s time in office as well as the need for a set of clear rules when a pope retires.

By Elise Ann Allen

Retired pope declines his late brother’s inheritance
- Nov 2, 2020
Retired Pope Benedict XVI has declined the inheritance of his brother Georg, who died in July.

By Catholic News Service

Vatican: Pope Benedict XVI approved bishop accord with China
- Oct 3, 2020
The Vatican doubled down Saturday on its intent to pursue continued dialogue with China over bishop nominations, defending a deal it did with the Chinese government in 2018 as necessary to the life of the Catholic Church there, over strong U.S. objections.

By Nicole Winfield
Continuity in particularity: Cardinal looks at Pope Francis, Benedict XVI
- Sep 1, 2020
Between Pope Francis and retired Pope Benedict XVI, there is “continuity of magisterium and particularity in pastoral style,” but even more, there is “a living communion of affection,” said Cardinal Pietro Parolin, Vatican secretary of state.

By Cindy Wooden
Vatican confirms Pope Benedict is ill, but says condition ‘not serious’
- Aug 3, 2020
After rumors went out in the German press Monday saying Benedict XVI was suffering from a facial infection, the Vatican has confirmed that the retired pontiff is sick but insisted that his condition is normal for someone his age.

By Elise Ann Allen
Benedict XVI remembers brother as ‘man of God’
- Jul 9, 2020
In a letter read aloud at his brother’s funeral in Regensburg, retired pope Benedict XVI recalled several characteristics which he felt best described his eldest sibling, including a love of music, joy in adversity and a deep piety.

By Elise Ann Allen