What happens if a pope resigns? Pope Benedict XVI waves to well-wishers in the penultimate day of his papacy on Feb. 27, 2013. (Michael Kappeler/Picture Alliance via Getty Images) ...

The document gave ample attention to Benedict's historic resignation and referred to him as "pope emeritus," citing verbatim the Latin words he uttered on Feb. 11, 2013, when he announced he would ...

The Bishop of the Diocese of Kalibo, Jose Corazon Tala-oc, has resigned his pastoral care of the diocese after reaching the mandatory retirement age of 75, the Vatican announced on Tuesday, June 17 ...

Castel Gandolfo has been for centuries a place of rest, prayer, and study for popes. Pius XII, John XXIII, Paul VI, John Paul ...

Benedict XVI resigned in 2013 and lived a secluded life in the Vatican until his death in 2022. Pope Francis has repeatedly rejected rumours of his possible resignation.

Wealthy American conservatives hint they’re ready to cough up again to rescue the scandal-ridden Church from going broke.

THE Roman Archdiocese of Cebu is set to implement a large-scale general reshuffling of its 350 priests’ assignments starting ...

Pope Leo XIV will holiday twice at the papal palace in Castel Gandolfo near Rome this summer, reviving a tradition abandoned ...

ANALYSIS: A Chinese delegation is expected to visit the Vatican this month for talks on the future of the bilateral agreement ...

Pope Leo XIV will spend two weeks in Castel Gandolfo, the traditional summer residence of popes near Rome, the Vatican said ...

Pope Leo XIV will holiday twice at the papal palace in Castel Gandolfo near Rome this summer, reviving a tradition abandoned by his predecessor Francis, the Vatican said on Tuesday.The US pope, ...