Pope Benedict XVI’s announcement that he would step down at the end of the month is stunning but not surprising for a man with experience running a critical sector of the Vatican hierarchy while his ...

VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, the shy German theologian who tried to reawaken Christianity in a secularized Europe but will forever be remembered as the first pontiff in 600 years to ...

Pope Benedict XVI will resign on Febraury 28 at 8pm Rome time. The 85-year old German pontiff made his announcement in Latin to cardinals, who were gathered in Rome to vote on the proclamation of new ...

As the papal exit strategy develops, Benedict XVI made his first public appearance since announcing his resignation, reiterating his strong abdication statement that he simply doesn't have the energy ...

SHOTLIST: Vatican City, February 11, 2013 (Source: AFPTV) - VAR St. Peter's square SOUNDBITE 1 vox pop, Dutch tourist (English, 10 secs): "I'm a little bit shocked, because I thought the Pope would ...

SHOTLIST: ABIDJAN, IVORY COAST, February 11, 2013, SOURCE: AFPTV SOUNDBITE 1 : Vox pop (man) (French, 6 sec): "He is the head of the church, he was supposed to lead his people until the end." [In ...

Businesses eagerly await the name of the next pope for merchandise. Feb. 27, 2013 — -- Interest in Pope Benedict XVI's last days as leader of the Catholic Church has heightened before his ...

Benedict XVI, the Pope Emeritus, has died in Vatican City at the age of 95 following a period of ill health. Benedict, who was the first pontiff in almost 600 years to resign his position, rather than ...

VATICAN CITY -- Dignitaries and religious leaders have been paying tribute to Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, who died Saturday in a monastery in the Vatican at the age of 95. Benedict, who was the first ...