The Latest Breaking News from Benedict XVI

Pope Francis nearing new milestones as hospital stay closes in on a month

The Vatican has released an update on the 88-year-old’s health

The Independent UK · Mar 12, 2025

How Is A New Pope Chosen: Everything You Need To Know About Conclave

As Pope Francis, who is 88 years old, continues to battle health issues, the question of what will happen next for the Catholic Church is more pressing than ever.

International Business Times UK · Mar 4, 2025

Who’s who at the Vatican?

For more than two weeks, eyes have been on the Vatican, awaiting news about Pope Francis’ health. The pope has been at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital since Feb. 14, 2025, being treated for double pneumonia and other complications.

The Conversation · Mar 3, 2025

Where Will Pope Francis Be Buried? Pontiff Reportedly To Be Laid At Santa Maria Maggiore

Pope Francis has reportedly planned his burial at Santa Maria Maggiore, breaking with tradition as Vatican insiders prepare for his funeral amid concerns over his health.

International Business Times UK · Feb 19, 2025

Who could be the new Pope? The cardinals who might become the next head of the Catholic Church

Four frontrunners have emerged as the most likely contenders known as papabile to succeed Pope Francis but at least a dozen others are in strong contention

The Independent UK · Feb 19, 2025

Pope Francis reminds armed forces to ‘always respect international laws’

Pope Francis appeared in public for the first time since he was diagnosed with bronchitis

The Independent UK · Feb 9, 2025

Pope Francis stumbles as his walking stick snaps at Vatican audience

The pope tripped while entering the Vatican auditorium for an audience on Saturday

The Independent UK · Feb 1, 2025

Richard Williamson, Catholic bishop whose denial of Holocaust embarrassed Pope Benedict XVI, dies

A traditionalist Catholic bishop whose denial of the Holocaust created a scandal when Pope Benedict XVI rehabilitated him has died

The Independent UK · Jan 30, 2025

Tool of faith or digital distraction? Catholic Church offers indulgences to faithful who fast from social media

The year 2025 is a Year of Jubilee: an event held every quarter-century that calls Catholics around the world to embark on a holy journey of faith and repentance.

The Conversation · Jan 17, 2025

Pope Francis handed box of papers over ‘most difficult and painful’ Vatican scandals by Benedict

Pope Francis’ reveals in his new autobiography titled ‘Hope’ – the second of two books in two years by the pontiff

The Independent UK · Jan 14, 2025