Articles on this issue "papal resignation"
Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI arrived back to the Vatican this afternoon, where he was welcomed at the door of the Mater Ecclesiae Monastery by his Successor. Francis left the "formalities of a …
read moreMost anyone who keeps up on Vatican news knows the name Andrea Tornielli, one of the most respected reporters following the Vatican beat. It's no surprise, then, that his biography of the new …
read moreHere is an excerpt from Andrea Tornielli's biography "Francis, Pope of a New World," which is due out from Ignatius Press on April 10. The selection is from Chapter 4, "Risotto in the …
read moreCardinal Thomas Collins, archbishop of Toronto, is back home in Canada after an intense, historical time in Rome. These days, he says, have given him a deeper appreciation for the gift of …
read moreA man at ease with himself, characterized by personal warmth and intelligence. An early riser, with an affection for opera, tango and Dostoevsky. A man defined by the Ignatian spirituality. …
read moreHere is the Introduction to the biography "Pope Francis," written by Matthew Bunson and due to be released by Our Sunday Visitor in April. * * * This book is the story of two journeys. On …
read morePope Benedict XVI left an important legacy to the Church, having convoked five Assemblies of the Synod of Bishops, some "general" and others "special." A synod results in a papal document …
read moreBenedict XVI left office after having given the best of himself, which included three encyclicals from the "theologian Pope." Here's a look at Deus Caritas Est, Spe Salvi and Caritas in …
read moreArchbishop Vincent Nichols of Westminster received one of the final messages from Benedict XVI as Pope: a letter written on the Holy Father's behalf by an official from the Secretariat of …
read moreToday's "Rome Notes" is a contribution from John Tabor, director of communications at the Catholic Union of Great Britain. * * * On the evening of Thursday, Feb. 28, 2013, the gates of the …
read moreThe closer the Conclave gets, the more voices multiply on the candidates who could be elected Pope. The desire of the faithful is clear. From interviews, blogs, thoughts freely expressed on …
read moreOn the second day of the General Congregation Meetings, the Cardinal Fathers gathered at the Synod Hall wrote a telegram to His Holiness Benedict XVI, Pope Emeritus. The proposal to send the …
read moreHere is the letter sent to His Holiness, Benedict XVI, Pope Emeritus from Cardinal Angelo Sodano, Dean of the College of Cardinals. * * * To His Holiness Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI Castel …
read morePatriarch Kirill says he hopes the next Roman Pontiff will continue to develop a good relationship with the Russian Orthodox Church, as Benedict XVI did. In a farewell message to the Pope …
read moreThe Catholic Truth Society is offering a free resource for those hoping to better understand how a conclave works. "Conclave: Step by Step Through the Papal Interregnum" is available for …
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