Pope Benedict XVI (1927–2022), the 265th pope, served from April 19, 2005, to February 28, 2013—a period of 7 years, 10 months, and 10 days. He voluntarily resigned from the papal office. On February ...

Benedict XVI stunned the world when he announced Feb. 11 he would resign as pope. But in retrospect, all the signs were there, and they even accelerated in recent months. Here's a look at the hints ...

I have convoked you to this Consistory, not only for the three canonizations, but also to communicate to you a decision of great importance for the life of the Church. After having repeatedly examined ...