Pope Benedict XVI will resign on Febraury 28 at 8pm Rome time. The 85-year old German pontiff made his announcement in Latin to cardinals, who were gathered in Rome to vote on the proclamation of new ...

The mayor of Marktl am Inn, the tiny village in Upper Bavaria where Pope Benedict XVI was born, is surprised to hear his village’s favorite son will be stepping down, but says it won’t be bad for ...

VATICAN CITY | Pope Benedict XVI said Monday he lacks the strength to fulfill his duties and on Feb. 28 will become the first pontiff in 600 years to resign. The announcement sets the stage for a ...

Vatican officials have confirmed that the health of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI has worsened after Pope Francis asked the faithful to pray for his predecessor. “Regarding the health conditions of the ...

Infallibility. Immunity. Health care. Pope Benedict XVI is expected to only have two of these things upon his retirement next week. If you had any questions about the pope, like if we can still call ...