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pope benedict xvi kneels on a kneeler with a red cover, he is wearing white and a red mantel
Politics & SocietyNews
Nicole Winfield - Associated Press
Though he is criticized for the sexual abuse crisis in the church during his papacy, Benedict XVI did more than anyone before him to turn the Vatican around on clergy sexual abuse.
FaithVatican Dispatch
Gerard O’Connell
There was not the air of sadness that pervaded those who paid their last respects to John Paul II when he died. It seems that the mourning for Benedict took place around the time of his resignation.
FaithPope Francis Homilies
Pope Francis
On the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God and the 54th World Day of Peace, Pope Francis reminded Christians to "imitate the shepherds: let us learn to see! To understand by seeing with our hearts."
FaithPodcasts
Inside the Vatican
On "Inside the Vatican," veteran Vatican correspondent Gerard O'Connell recalls his memories of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI and discusses what will happen in the days following Benedict's death at 95.
FaithVatican Dispatch
Michael J. O’Loughlin
In the wake of the death of pope emeritus Benedict XVI earlier today, U.S. Catholics offered public condolences and prayers.
FaithVideo
America Video

A video tribute to Pope Benedict XVI (1927-2022) from cardinals, journalists and theologians.

Pope Benedict XVI blesses the faithful as he arrives in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican to bless the nativity scene on Dec. 31, 2011. Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, the German theologian who will be remembered as the first pope in 600 years to resign, has died, the Vatican announced Saturday. He was 95. (AP Photo/Pier Paolo Cito, File)
FaithVatican Dispatch
Gerard O’Connell
These were the final words that Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI uttered before he died, a powerful final expression of love and faith.
FaithVatican Dispatch
Gerard O’Connell
Pope emeritus Benedict XVI will be laid to rest on Jan. 5, 2023, at a Mass in St. Peter's Square at which Pope Francis will preside.
Politics & SocietyFaith and Reason
Tracey Rowland
Joseph Ratzinger’s life was one long heroic intellectual performance, engaging his whole heart.
FaithLast Take
Robert P. Imbelli
"Benedict placed the real presence of Jesus Christ in the Eucharist at the very center of Catholic faith and devotion."
Pope Benedict XVI at the end of a general weekly audience in the fall of 2006 (photo: Alessandra Benedetti/Corbis via Getty Images).
FaithFeatures
David Gibson
Benedict’s resignation was a “Nixon to China” move, a radical departure from the most orthodox of popes and theologians.
FaithVatican Dispatch
Gerard O’Connell
While former pope Benedict's XVI's health condition remains serious, the Vatican reported "his situation is stable at the moment" on Dec. 30.
FaithPodcasts
Inside the Vatican
On “Inside the Vatican” this week, veteran Vatican correspondent Gerard O’Connell and host Colleen Dulle give an update on the former pope’s health. The rest of the podcast looks at three of Pope Francis’ Christmas messages.
FaithFaith in Focus
Joe Hoover, S.J.
If you would have asked me ahead of time, my hunch—fair or not—would have been that a gymnasium filled with wrestlers’ parents and fans, particularly in the western reaches of rural South Dakota, would not have a lot of empathy and patience for needy little creatures threatening to disrupt their earnest games.
a close up of a gingerbread man with x letters for eyes and a frowny face
FaithFaith in Focus
Jim McDermott
What happens when the first "normal" Christmas since 2019 turns into a sitcom-level celebration in which everything that can go wrong does go wrong?
Arts & CultureCatholic Book Club
James T. Keane
Michael Moore, the translator of the Catholic Book Club's latest selection, 'The Betrothed," on the process of translating the famous Italian novel.
FaithFaith in Focus
Eric Clayton
Defeating the lie that tells us we cannot truly help the poor
FaithFaith in Focus
LuElla D'Amico
In this episode of “Bluey,” Chilli learns that there is little to gain in comparing her children to others, or comparing herself to other moms, an important reminder for Catholic moms, too
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FaithShort Take
Peter McFadden
We should not expect pre-Cana to solve the marriage crisis. There are relationship habits that should be taught to our youth long before they contemplate a wedding.
Arts & CultureTelevision
Christopher Parker
"The Peripheral," a new original Amazon series, resembles “Westworld” in countless ways. Yet even with solid acting performances and breathtaking visuals, “The Peripheral” failed, just as later seasons of “Westworld” failed, to capture any of the immeasurable power of Nolan’s and Joy’s television debut. Why is that?