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  • Benedict XVI ‘grateful’ to Pope Francis for year of St. Joseph

    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

    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

    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

    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’

    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
  • Retired pope visits former home, parents’ grave in Germany

    Retired pope visits former home, parents’ grave in Germany

    • Jun 21, 2020

    Emeritus Pope Benedict XVI visited his former home near Regensburg, Germany, on Saturday, greeted old neighbors and prayed at his parents’ grave as part of a trip to his former haunts to be with his seriously ill 96-year-old brother, Msgr. Georg Ratzinger.

    By David McHugh
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