The 93 year old retired Pope Benedict XVI traveled to Germany to visit his ailing 96 year old brother June 18.
Retired pope travels to Germany to visit his brother
Pope Benedict: St. John Paul’s life marked by mercy, not moral rigidity
The continuity between St. John Paul II and Pope Francis is rooted in the message of God’s divine mercy for all men and women.
In new biography, Pope Benedict says world threatened by humanism
In a newly published biography, Retired Pope Benedict XVI commented on the state of the church in the 21st century.
Retired pope responds to criticism of his reflection on abuse crisis
Responding to criticism of notes he published about the roots of the clerical sexual abuse crisis, retired Pope Benedict XVI said the fact that the critiques barely mentioned God proved his point.
Official marks retired pope’s birthday, commenting on his latest letter
The retired Pope Benedict XVI marks his 92 birthday April 16.
Retired pope publishes reflection on abuse crisis
Pope Benedict has released an article addressing the roots of the clerical sexual abuse crisis in the Catholic Church and how the church should respond now.
Retired pope corrects ‘false insinuation’ by German theologian
Retired Pope Benedict XVI sent a letter correcting a German theologian who implied that the former pontiff encouraged the evangelization of the Jewish people as a mission.
Retired pope celebrates 91st birthday
Retired Pope Benedict XVI had a “peaceful and familial” 91st birthday April 16, celebrating with his 94-year-old brother, Msgr. Georg Ratzinger, who was visiting from Germany, the Vatican said.