Benedict XVI's Last Speech as Pope

In his last public appearance as Pope, Benedict XVI said farewell to the world upon his arrival to the Italian province of Castel Gando...

Benedict XVI arrives to Castel Gandolfo, where he will retire temporarily

In his last hours as Pope, Benedict XVI arrived to the Italian province of Castel Gandolfo. The Pope was greeted by local authorities w...

Benedict XVI leaves the Vatican

Benedict XVI says goodbye to all cardinals in Rome, pledges allegiance to next Pope

Benedict XVI met with the cardinals already present in Rome, during his last day as Pope. His resignation goes into effect at 8 p.m., t...

How the pope got things ready before his resignation

Benedict XVI debated whether to step down, since he returned from his trip to Mexico. So all the decisions he's taken since March, ...

Benedict XVI meets with political leaders, to say farewell

After his last general audience, the Pope welcomed a group of civil authorities who came to Rome to greet the Pope. Among them was the ...

The town and monastery where Benedict XVI will retire

As a retired Pope, this is where Benedict XVI will live for about two months. It's the town of Castel Gandolfo, about 25 miles sout...

A look at the most important visit by world leaders to the Vatican

The list of dignitaries that have met with Benedict XVI is like the who's who among world leaders. Whether traveling to their home ...

Benedict XVI: His 24 historic trips

 In his nearly eight years as Pope, Benedict XVI took a total of 24 trips outside of Italy. His trips began in the German city of Cologne ...

Benedict XVI thanks everyone during his last Mass at St. Peter's Basilica

The Mass for the distribution of the ashes was greatly emotional as Benedict XVI celebrated his last major ceremony. Benedict XVI entered ...

Benedict XVI's title will be 'Pope Emeritus' and he will continue to wear white

On February 28th, at 8p.m. the Pope's new title will be 'Your Holiness, Benedict XVI' or 'Pope Emeritus.' It's a d...

Papal documents best show Benedict XVI as teacher

Benedict XVI published three encyclicals throughout his eight year pontificate, the first just eight months after his election as Pope. It...

Pilgrims cover St. Peter's Square to see Benedict XVI's Angelus

long before Sunday's Angelus began, thousands of pilgrims were making their way to St. Peter's Square, to witness Benedict XVI...

Pope's last Angelus: I will not abandon the Church. I will serve in a different way

Benedict XVI meets Italian president, last meeting ever as Pope

Benedict XVI bids farewell to Italian President Giorgio Napolitano

After the conclusion of his spiritual exercises, Benedict XVI bid farewell to Italian President Giorgio Napolitano, as his pontificate ent...

Benedict XVI thanks Curia for their help in eight years as pontiff

The Pope entered the final phase of his pontificate. Now that the spiritual exercises ended, he has only five more days as Pope. In additi...

Cardinal Pell, from soccer prospect to priest

Australian-born Cardinal George Pell is perhaps the most recognized prelate from Oceania. He already leads the continents largest Catholic...

POPE BENEDICT'S ADDRESS AT THE GENERAL AUDIENCE THIS MORNING:

POPE BENEDICT'S ADDRESS AT THE GENERAL AUDIENCE THIS MORNING:  “Dear brothers and sisters, as you know I decided", he began on...

Pope Benedict resigns due to advancing age