Pope Benedict XVI
Pope Benedict XVI, born Joseph Ratzinger, served as the head of the Catholic Church from 2005 until his resignation in 2013, becoming the first pope to step down in nearly 600 years. His papacy was marked by efforts to address the Church's sexual abuse scandals and promote interfaith dialogue, but he faced significant criticism for his handling of these issues. Following his resignation, he took the title 'Pope Emeritus' and lived a life of relative seclusion within the Vatican.
Not in the pool (under ¢1).
Recent news mentions
The completion ceremony of the tower will take place on the 100th anniversary of Pope Benedict XVI's death.
Η Sagrada Familia έγινε, επιτέλους, το ψηλότερο κτίριο της Βαρκελώνης
Greece· 2026-02-20
Pope Leo quoted a line from the late Pope Benedict XVI about the world's neglect of children and the poor.
Pope Leo, on Christmas Eve, says denying help to poor is rejecting God
Tanzania· 2025-12-25
The pope, who has criticised Donald Trump’s divisive immigration crackdown, quoted a line from Pope Benedict XVI lamenting that the world does not care for children, the poor or foreigners.
Pope Leo calls for kindness to strangers and the poor in Christmas message | Pope Leo XIV
United Kingdom· 2025-12-25
The museum features a wax figure of Pope Benedict XVI.
Muzej predstavio voštanu figuru Kejt Midlton i ovo je nešto najjezivije ikad
Serbia· 2025-12-21
Pope Benedict XVI is quoted regarding the Kingdom of God and the need for conversion.
¿Renovación a fondo? El Adviento y el Espíritu Santo
Guatemala· 2025-12-06
The last papal visit to Lebanon took place in 2012 by Pope Benedict XVI.
Pope Leo arrives in Lebanon, bringing call for unity in crisis-hit nation
United States· 2025-11-30
Pope Benedict XVI prayed at the Blue Mosque in 2006.
Pope Leo visits Istanbul's Blue MosqueUnited Kingdom· 2025-11-29
Pope Benedict XVI is noted for his theological contributions and efforts in Jewish-Christian dialogue.
Kardinal Kurt Koch und Pinchas Goldschmidt im Gespräch
Switzerland· 2025-11-27
He will also visit the Blue Mosque, as both his immediate predecessors Pope Francis and Pope Benedict XVI had done.
Pope Leo heads to Turkey and Lebanon in first foreign trip six months into papacyUnited Kingdom· 2025-11-27
Pope Benedict XVI is mentioned as the author of a book published by Ugla.
Ugla útgáfa í tuttugu ár
Iceland· 2025-11-24
His predecessor, Benedict XVI, also opposed the title.
Mary was not co-redeemer, Vatican says amid spread of cult of the Madonna | CatholicismUnited Kingdom· 2025-11-06
The last pope to visit Lebanon was Pope Benedict XVI in September 2012.
Pope Leo to make inaugural visit to Muslim nations
Kenya· 2025-10-12
In a documentary, she later claimed that fans had included Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother and Pope Benedict XVI.
The life of TV's magnificently snobby 'Hyacinth Bucket'United Kingdom· 2025-10-03
Pope Benedict XVI appointed him Under-Secretary of the Pontifical Council for the Pastoral Care of Migrants and Itinerant People.
Archbishop Rugambwa’s body farewelled at the VaticanTanzania· 2025-09-26
Pope Benedict XVI appointed Rugambwa as Titular Archbishop of Tagaria and Apostolic Nuncio to São Tomé and Príncipe and Angola.
Tanzanian Vatican diplomat, Archbishop Novatus Rugambwa dies in RomeTanzania· 2025-09-17
Pope Benedict XVI described St Columbanus as 'the best known Irishman of the early Middle Ages'.
As Europe risks fracturing, the message of St Columbanus needs to be heard again – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2025-07-13
Pope Benedict XVI had initiated the feast day to unify China’s estimated 12 million Catholics.
Pope Leo prays for Chinese Catholics, hinting at how he will approach one of the Church’s thorniest issuesUnited States· 2025-05-26
Pope Benedict XVI wearing the fisherman’s ring in 2013.
Guide to Pope Leo XIV’s inauguration
Australia· 2025-05-17
Pope Benedict XVI opened the Twitter account that Pope Leo XIV now inherits.
Papa Leone XIV cambia idea: su Instagram e X userà i profili con l'username «Pontifex»
Italy· 2025-05-13
Pope Benedict XVI acknowledged the feminization of migration and supported migrant workers' rights.
هل يدافع البابا ليون الرابع عشر عن المهاجرين كما فعل أسلافه في الفاتيكان؟
Iraq· 2025-05-13
Pope Benedict XVI was also elected on the second day of the conclave.
انتخاب الكاردينال الأميركي بريفوست بابا للفاتيكانIraq· 2025-05-08
Pope Benedict XVI's work laid the foundation for the Vatican Bank to publish annual reports.
Οι προκλήσεις για τον νέο Πάπα στα οικονομικά του ΒατικανούGreece· 2025-05-08
The article mentions Pope Benedict XVI as a predecessor who was elected in the fourth round of the conclave in 2005.
Asap Hitam Mengepul Lagi, Belum Terpilih Paus Baru
Indonesia· 2025-05-08
Pope Benedict XVI was elected in 2005 following four ballots.
Cardinals resume discussions on new pope; what time will we see black or white smoke? – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-05-08
Eight years earlier, it took two days for German Pope Benedict XVI to be declared pope.
Пред кардиналите е вториот ден од конклавата за избор на нов папа
North Macedonia· 2025-05-08Pope Benedict XVI famously brought back the iconic red papal slippers.
Why the new Pope's robe comes in three sizes
India· 2025-05-08
Benedict, who was elected in 2005, was chosen because he wanted to pay homage to Benedict XV, who led the Catholic Church during World War I.
Papal conclave: Eventual new pope's chosen name may signal what’s aheadUnited States· 2025-05-08
The past two popes, Benedict XVI and Francis, were appointed on the second day of voting.
No new pope elected by conclave as black smoke rises from VaticanUnited States· 2025-05-07
Pope Benedict XVI appointed Cardinal Njue in 2007.
Kenya's cardinal to miss papal vote because of ill healthUnited Kingdom· 2025-05-06
Pope Benedict XVI created Njue as a cardinal in 2007.
Global attention shifts to Vatican City as papal conclave beginsKenya· 2025-05-06
