/tags/pope-benedict-xvi Pope Benedict XVI en-US SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ä± Thu, 05 Jan 2023 12:30:00 GMT /world/2023-01-05/thousands-mourn-benedict-xvi-at-funeral-celebrated-by-pope Bells tolled Thursday for the funeral of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, the German theologian who made history by retiring, as thousands of mourners packed St. Peter's Square. Thu, 05 Jan 2023 12:30:00 GMT /world/2023-01-05/thousands-mourn-benedict-xvi-at-funeral-celebrated-by-pope The Associated Press /news/2022-12-28/the-vatican-says-retired-pope-benedict-xvis-health-is-worsening Doctors are constantly monitoring the 95-year-old's condition, the Vatican said Wednesday. Pope Francis has asked the faithful to pray for the retired pontiff. Wed, 28 Dec 2022 14:35:39 GMT /news/2022-12-28/the-vatican-says-retired-pope-benedict-xvis-health-is-worsening The Associated Press /2020-01-13/in-new-book-retired-pope-benedict-breaks-silence-to-speak-out-on-priestly-celibacy The surprise move is seen as a rebuke to Pope Francis, who is weighing whether to allow older, married men to be ordained in some South American countries, where a shortage of priests is acute. Mon, 13 Jan 2020 09:43:00 GMT /2020-01-13/in-new-book-retired-pope-benedict-breaks-silence-to-speak-out-on-priestly-celibacy Scott Neuman /2013-02-27/picking-a-pope-try-the-sweet-sistine-bracket-challenge "March madness" is around the corner. So is the selection of a new pope. Religion News Service is bringing the two together. Wed, 27 Feb 2013 15:53:00 GMT /2013-02-27/picking-a-pope-try-the-sweet-sistine-bracket-challenge Mark Memmott /2013-02-11/pope-benedict-xvi-is-resigning Citing his age (85) and diminished strength, the pontiff plans to step down effective Feb. 28. It's likely that a conclave to elect a new pope will be held by mid-March. A pope hasn't stepped down this way since 1415. Mon, 11 Feb 2013 11:55:00 GMT /2013-02-11/pope-benedict-xvi-is-resigning Mark Memmott