Pope Blessed Pius IX was the first pope to be photographed ... and his impressive presence both as the leader of the Church ...

The confidential revelations are contained in “The Successor: My Memories of Benedict XVI,” in which the Argentine pope reflects on his relationship with the late German pope and settles some ...

Pope Benedict (R), who retired in 2013, said he could not remain silent on the issue of priestly celibacy Retired Pope Benedict XVI has issued a defence of priestly celibacy in the Catholic Church ...

The surprise announcement that Pope Benedict XVI is resigning sets the stage for the Vatican to elect a new pope by mid-March, and opens up the possibility that the papacy could be filled by a non ...

In attendance this time will be 115 cardinals, 67 of whom were appointed by Pope Benedict XVI, who stepped down last month at age 85. Roll over the squares below to see the names of the cardinal ...

The body of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI has been set on display at St. Peter's Basilica for the faithful to pay their tribute to Pope Francis' predecessor until Wednesday. Joseph Aloisius Ratzinger ...

White bunting is placed in the front vestibule of the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament in honor of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, near a photo of Pope Francis. Mirror photo by Patrick Waksmunski ...

The revelations are contained in “Pope Francis, Successor: My Memories of Pope Benedict XVI,” in which the Argentine pope reflects on his relationship with the late German pope and settles som ...