papal resignation

Pope from hospital backs disarmament while key aide rejects resignation speculation

• Mar 18
• John L. Allen Jr.

Even in the hospital, Francis remains Francis: Confounding expectations, pulling strings

• Feb 28
• Elise Ann Allen

Francis praises Benedict but chides Gänswein, calls Sarah ‘bitter’ in new book

• Apr 2, 2024
• Elise Ann Allen

Pope in new interview talks health, resignation, future travel plans

• Jan 15, 2024
• Elise Ann Allen

Francis says Popes, Jesuit generals normally should reign ‘for life’

• Feb 16, 2023
• Elise Ann Allen

Cardinals in different camps agree papal resignation should be rare

• Jan 13, 2023
• Elise Ann Allen

Will Benedict’s death open door to new rules for retired popes?

• Jan 3, 2023
• Elise Ann Allen

Personal secretary to Benedict XVI says ‘the devil worked against him’

• Jan 2, 2023
• Elise Ann Allen

Pope emeritus Benedict XVI dies at 95

• Dec 31, 2022
• Elise Ann Allen

Pope’s big reveal on resignation letter revives an old quandary

• Dec 22, 2022
• John L. Allen Jr.