UPDATED Pope Benedict XVI ’s announcement that he would step down at the end of the month is stunning but not surprising for a man with experience running a critical sector of the Vatican ...

Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, the shy German theologian who will forever be remembered as the first pontiff in 600 years to resign from the job, died.

On his final full day as the leader of the Roman Catholic Church, Pope Benedict XVI thanked a huge crowd for respecting his historic decision to step down and told them that God will continue to ...

Interest in Pope Benedict XVI's last days as leader of the Catholic Church has heightened before his departure, offering a business opportunity in papal-related memorabilia.

Pope Benedict XVI announced Monday he would resign Feb. 28 because he is simply too old to carry on. Here is the text of his announcement, delivered to cardinals gathered for a ceremony to name ...

Pope Benedict XVI’s resignation, which was announced Monday and stems from a lack of mental and physical strength, might result in the Catholic Church choosing a pope to better represent the current ...

Next Thursday is the last day of Benedict XVI as the Pope, but before this happens he will meet with the Cardinals who are involved in this scandal. The scandals and rumors that surround the ...

Pope Benedict’s surprising abdication inspired some thoughtful commentary on his legacy and the papacy in general. Did we miss one? Share those that caught your attention in the comment section.

During the testament, which consisted of a letter containing the pope's final words, Benedict spoke of the "many reasons" he had to be thankful for his life.

He says that Pope Benedict XVI leaves a "positive" legacy for Christians and Muslims. Haris Tarin, director of the Washington, DC office of the Muslim Public Affairs Council, says Pope Benedict ...

African Catholics surprised by pope's resignationSHOTLIST: ABIDJAN, IVORY COAST, February 11, 2013, SOURCE: AFPTV SOUNDBITE 1 : Vox pop (man) (French, 6 sec): "He is the head of the church, he was ...