pope emeritus
With Benedict’s death, a way opens for more formal rules for retired popes
By Thomas Reese — January 9, 2023
(RNS) — Symbols are important in the Catholic Church, and having two men dressed in white and called pope is confusing.
Benedict’s resignation sparked calls for retirement protocol
By Nicole Winfield — December 31, 2022
VATICAN CITY (AP) — For a church that prides itself on unity and believes in the singular primacy of the pope, any confusion over who’s really in charge is not a small thing.
Pope Francis is not going to resign, yet
By Thomas Reese — July 19, 2022
(RNS) — Pope Francis has indicated the need for explicit guidelines for retired popes.
Benedict XVI takes confessional tone in response to allegations of abuse coverup
By Claire Giangravé — February 8, 2022
VATICAN CITY (RNS) — While denying accusations of sexual abuse coverup, Benedict XVI issued a 'heartfelt request for forgiveness' to victims.
Two popes are one too many
By Thomas Reese — January 13, 2020
(RNS) — Although technically Benedict lost his papal authority when he resigned, his new book on priestly celibacy shows how he still flexes his authority.
On anniversary of resignation, Benedict XVI has no regrets
By Eric J. Lyman — February 11, 2014
ROME (RNS) Archbishop Georg Ganswein -- who works with Benedict XVI -- said one year after his resignation on Feb. 11, 2013, the former pope is at peace in his new role.
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