Insomnia drove late Pope Benedict to resign - report Recently deceased ex-pope Benedict described years of persistent sleeping troubles as the "main reason" behind his shock decision to step down in 2013, according to … World • 27 Jan
Tens of thousands pay tribute to Emeritus Pope Benedict Tens of thousands of people have paid their respects to former pope Benedict XVI at the Vatican, at the start of three days of lying-in-state … World • 02 Jan
Vatican preparations for Benedict funeral under way The Vatican is currently preparing for a week that will culminate in the funeral of Pope Emeritus Benedict presided over by Pope Francis. News • 01 Jan
Pope hails 'beloved' Benedict during New Year's service Pope Francis has hailed the "beloved" Benedict XVI as he addressed thousands of Catholics in New Year's Day services at the Vatican, the day after … World • 01 Jan
Pope Francis pays tribute to 'noble' Emeritus Benedict Pope Francis has paid tribute to his "dearest" predecessor Benedict XVI, who died earlier today at the age of 95. World • 31 Dec 22
Retired pope was rarely seen - but he was heard When Pope Benedict shocked the Roman Catholic Church in 2013 by announcing he would resign instead of ruling for life, he promised to stay in … World • 31 Dec 22
Pope Emeritus Benedict 'stable' and took part in mass Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI's condition remains stable, the Vatican said today, as Catholics prayed for the 95-year-old former pontiff whose health has seriously deteriorated. World • 30 Dec 22
Pope Emeritus Benedict's condition 'grave' but stable Pope Francis said Wednesday that Benedict XVI, who in 2013 became the first pontiff to resign in six centuries, is "very ill" and urged people … World • 29 Dec 22
Benedict acknowledges errors on handling of abuse cases Former Pope Benedict has acknowledged that errors occurred in the handling of sexual abuse cases while he was Archbishop of Munich decades ago, but did … World • 08 Feb 22
Benedict has 'painful but not grave ailment' - Vatican The Vatican said former pope Benedict XVI is overcoming a "painful but not grave ailment" that was "not particularly worrying". World • 04 Aug 20
Ex-pope Benedict wants name removed from new book Former pope Benedict wants his name removed as co-author of a new book on the issue of priestly celibacy, his personal secretary has said, claiming … World • 15 Jan 20
Former Pope Benedict XVI ready for final 'pilgrimage' The former Pope, Benedict XVI has hinted that he is nearing the end of his life and is ready for what he described as his … News • 07 Feb 18
Former pope Benedict says he struggled in role Former pope Benedict has acknowledged he was a better professor than a leader, revealing in a new book that he sometimes struggled to take decisions … News • 09 Sep 16
Pope defrocked hundreds of priests over abuse The Vatican has revealed that 400 priests were defrocked during two years of the pontificate of now pope emeritus Benedict XVI for child sex abuse … News • 18 Jan 14
Benedict says God told him to resign Former Pope Benedict has said he resigned after "God told me to" during what he called a "mystical experience", a Catholic news agency has reported. News • 21 Aug 13
Benedict XVI steps down from papacy A member of the Swiss Guard has closed the doors of Castel Gandolfo signifying the end of Pope Benedict XVI's pontificate. News • 01 Mar 13
Pope Benedict bids farewell in final address Pope Benedict XVI has bid an emotional farewell at his last general audience, saying he understands the gravity of his decision but is retiring for … News • 28 Feb 13
Vatican details Pope protocol after resignation Pope Benedict will keep the honorific title of "His Holiness" after he abdicates and will be known as "pope emeritus," the Vatican has said. News • 27 Feb 13
Pope accepts Cardinal Keith O'Brien's resignation Britain's most senior Catholic cleric, Cardinal Keith O'Brien, is stepping down as the Archbishop of St Andrews and Edinburgh. News • 25 Feb 13
Pope tells Rome crowds exit is 'God's wish' Pope Benedict has told crowds at his final Sunday blessing as Pope that he is following God’s wishes by stepping down. News • 24 Feb 13
Pope Benedict considers change to conclave rules Pope Benedict may change Catholic Church rules governing the conclave where cardinals will meet next month to secretly elect his successor. News • 21 Feb 13
Pope asks faithful to pray for his successor Pope Benedict, speaking before a larger than usual crowd from his balcony in St Peter’s Square in Rome, asked the faithful to pray for him … News • 18 Feb 13
Pope to be 'hidden from world' after retirement Pope Benedict has said he will be "hidden from the world" after he abdicates from the Papacy in two weeks time. News • 15 Feb 13
Conclave to choose next pope to start in mid March The Vatican has said the conclave to decide the successor to Pope Benedict XVI will start as early as 15 March. News • 13 Feb 13
Pope Benedict to resign on 28 February The Vatican has confirmed that Pope Benedict XVI will step down on 28 February for health reasons, a Vatican spokesman said he remain in "full … News • 12 Feb 13
