Each pope writes a spiritual testament to be made public only after his death. This is Benedict XVI’s.

One of the people closest to Benedict XVI granted an exclusive interview to EWTN last month. Archbishop Georg

The photos were taken at the Mater Ecclesiae Monastery, where the pope emeritus spent his retirement years and

Bruni later told journalists that Benedict XVI received the sacrament of the anointing of the sick on Dec.

Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI has died at the age of 95, bringing to a close the momentous life

“Although his condition remains serious, the situation at the moment is stable,” the Vatican said on Thursday. Pope

The end of a reigning pope’s life is observed by a series of very well-timed and well-understood rites.

“Let us accompany our dear bishop emeritus in his moment of suffering and trial,” Cardinal De Donatis said.

“The Pope Emeritus was able to rest well last night, he is absolutely lucid and vigil and today,

The news that Pope Benedict XVI is ill has sparked renewed interest in the details of his pontificate

Pope Francis visited the 95-year-old pope emeritus after his Wednesday general audience. The Vatican confirmed Wednesday that pope

Benedict XVI’s condition has worsened, but under control, and Pope Francis visited him at the end of the

At the end of the general audience, Pope Francis asked for prayers for Benedict XVI, who “in silence