Video: Benedict leaves Vatican on final day as pope Photos: Pope Benedict XVI Pope Benedict, leader of the world’s 1.2 billion Catholics, will resign on Feb 28, 2013, becoming the first pontiff since the Middle Ages to take such a step. Benedict, who is 85, was elected to the papacy on April 19, 2005 when […]
On his last full day as pope, Pope Benedict XVI delivered an unusually personal and emotional farewell address, thanking the faithful around the world for…
Pilgrims from around the world flocked to St Peter’s Square in the Vatican to see Pope Benedict XVI give his last Sunday blessing before he…
Pope Benedict XVI’s resignations has caused a flurry of speculation and scandalous talk. On Thursday, the popular paper published an article alleging that Pope Benedict…
Parrots may squawk in the Vatican Gardens during a conclave, but the cardinals are not allowed to tweet. For most of the 117 red-vested princes…
Saying he no longer has the strength to exercise ministry over the universal church, Pope Benedict XVI announced Feb. 11 that he would be resigning…
Vatican spokesman the Rev. Federico Lombardi made the announcement Thursday. Regular updates will be coming by the end of the year. Read:Affirmations For Life! [BPNext…
