The Latest Breaking News from Emeritus Benedict XVI

Pope Francis: A life in pictures

Some of the defining images of the life of Pope Francis, the first Latin American and first Jesuit to serve as the Roman Catholic Church’s pontiff.

Euronews · Apr 21, 2025

Pope Benedict: Troubled leader, no saint

Before we canonize the late pope, let’s remember all the harm his preaching caused — and hope for something better

Salon · Jan 5, 2023

Inside Pope Benedict funeral crowds including sobbing Brit who also queued to see Queen

Pope Francis made modern history at the funeral at St Peter's Square on Thursday as he presided over his predecessor’s funeral, a sight not seen for over 200 years

Daily Mirror · Jan 5, 2023

Bishop of Salford pays tribute to the life of Pope Benedict XVI

The death aged 95 of the former Pontiff has been announced by the Vatican

Manchester Evening News · Dec 31, 2022

Live Updates | Reactions to Pope Benedict XVI's death

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz is paying tribute to the German-born Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI as a “formative figure of the Catholic Church.”

The Independent UK · Dec 31, 2022

Pope Benedict rallied to attend mass and was in 'stable condition' night before he died

Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, the German theologian who will be remembered as the first pope in 600 years to resign, has died, the Vatican announced Saturday. He was 95 years old

Daily Mirror · Dec 31, 2022

Former pope Benedict's health is "worsening," Vatican says

Benedict is now under the constant supervision of doctors, a Vatican spokesperson said.

Axios · Dec 28, 2022