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Benedict Resigns

Benedict says he did not expect papacy, accepted it as duty to cardinals

by Joshua J. McElwee

Sep 9, 2016

New Book: In 2005 conclave, Benedict recalls thinking, "I was 78-years-old … you cannot hoist a 78-year-old onto the chair of Peter."

Pope Benedict XVI's resignation: a retrospective

by Pam Hackenmiller

Feb 28, 2015

On Feb. 28, 2013, Pope Benedict XVI left the Vatican for the last time as pope, ending his eight-year papacy and leading to the election of Pope Francis.

One year ago, Pope Benedict XVI resigned. What a difference a year makes

by Dennis Coday

Feb 11, 2014

Perspective: The resignation of Pope Benedict XVI caught the world by surprise, but after the shock wore off, it didn't seem all that surprising.

The unfinished business of communion ecclesiology

by Paul D. Murray

Mar 12, 2013

Essay: The fundamental need within Catholicism is to grow institutionally and structurally into the interrelated three-fold form of ecclesial existence.

Final days of Benedict full of unclear calls for change

by Joshua J. McElwee, Dennis Coday

Mar 11, 2013

Pope Benedict’s politics defied ideological categories

by Michael Sean Winters

Mar 5, 2013

Pope Benedict's contribution to Catholic social teaching

by Tony Magliano

Mar 4, 2013

Vatican II 'collegiality' remains roadmap for journey ahead

by Thomas C. Fox

Mar 4, 2013

Germans look back on Benedict's papacy with mixed emotions

by Jonathan Luxmoore

Mar 1, 2013

Was Benedict launching a 'youth movement'?

by Robert McClory

Mar 1, 2013

Scenes from a papal resignation

by Joshua J. McElwee

Mar 1, 2013

Pope Pius XII was prepared to resign as pope

by Jerry Filteau

Feb 28, 2013

Pope Benedict leaves Vatican for Castel Gandolfo

by Pam Hackenmiller

Feb 28, 2013

The complex legacy of Benedict XVI

by John L. Allen Jr.

Feb 28, 2013

Benedict intends to live ‘hidden from the world’

by Wire Services

Feb 28, 2013

Editorial: Honor Benedict's honesty with bolder initiatives

by NCR Editorial Staff

Feb 28, 2013

Pope Benedict's progressive legacy

by Thomas C. Fox

Feb 27, 2013

'God's Rottweiler' silenced many as head of doctrinal congregation

Feb 27, 2013

A somber St. Peter's Square

by Dennis Coday

Feb 26, 2013

Seattle archbishop sets Mass of thanksgiving in honor of Pope Benedict XVI

by Dan Morris-Young

Feb 26, 2013

A new outfit for a new pope

by Robert McClory

Feb 26, 2013

Pope gets retirement title, focuses on prayer

by Joshua J. McElwee

Feb 26, 2013

With Benedict's resignation, what is unsaid in sisters' case looms large

Feb 26, 2013

Vatican denounces press reports on papal transition

by Francis X. Rocca, Catholic News Service

Feb 25, 2013

Thoughts on the Vatican's 'gay lobby'

by John L. Allen Jr.

Feb 22, 2013

LGBT Catholics hope for future papal dialogue after Benedict's resignation

by Thomas C. Fox

Feb 21, 2013

Pope treats tradition with double standard (again)

by Jamie Manson

Feb 20, 2013

Pope Benedict's seven last minute moves

by Joshua J. McElwee

Feb 19, 2013

Young adults speak on pope's resignation

by Porsia Tunzi

Feb 18, 2013

Biographer: In last six months, pope was exhausted, disheartened

by Jonathan Luxmoore, Catholic News Service

Feb 18, 2013

Ravasi: Sometimes God listens more to blasphemy

by John L. Allen Jr.

Feb 18, 2013

Papal candidate compares Benedict to Moses

by John L. Allen Jr.

Feb 18, 2013

Rome says goodbye to its bishop

by John L. Allen Jr.

Feb 17, 2013

A spotlight on 'the most interesting man in the church'

by John L. Allen Jr.

Feb 17, 2013

Jesuit expert calls Benedict 'great reformer' on sex abuse

by John L. Allen Jr.

Feb 16, 2013

Cardinal Mahony's vote in papal conclave stirs ire, shrugs

by Sarah Parvini, Religion News Service

Feb 15, 2013

New bank head has 'nothing to do' with arms trade, Vatican says

by John L. Allen Jr.

Feb 15, 2013

Women in the teachings and lives of John Paul and Benedict

by Thomas C. Fox

Feb 15, 2013

A critical tone among cardinals begins to emerge

by John L. Allen Jr.

Feb 15, 2013

On Benedict's bowing out: The butler did it

by Eugene Cullen Kennedy

Feb 14, 2013

The next pope will not come from the United States

by Tom Gallagher

Feb 14, 2013

LCWR president: New pope should work with sisters

by Joshua J. McElwee

Feb 14, 2013

Popes - a poem

by Dennis Coday

Feb 14, 2013

McCarrick: We're ready for a Third World pope

by John L. Allen Jr.

Feb 14, 2013

Benedict: Distinction between 'true,' 'virtual' Vatican II

by Joshua J. McElwee

Feb 14, 2013

Vatican works to get rumors on pope's resignation under control

by John L. Allen Jr.

Feb 14, 2013

With humor, Benedict strolls down memory lane

by John L. Allen Jr.

Feb 14, 2013

'Return to me with all your heart'

by Thomas C. Fox

Feb 14, 2013

The plea of a young Catholic

by Thomas C. Fox

Feb 14, 2013

A lot rides on new Vatican Bank appointment

by John L. Allen Jr.

Feb 14, 2013

Benedict's post-papal life thanks to nuns

by John L. Allen Jr.

Feb 13, 2013

Influence from the Sidelines

Feb 13, 2013

On Ash Wednesday, pope preaches on humility, Christian unity

by Francis X. Rocca, Catholic News Service

Feb 13, 2013

Three cardinals who could cast a shadow over the transition

by John L. Allen Jr.

Feb 13, 2013

NY Post editors captured Benedict news as only they can

Feb 13, 2013

Looking to legacy, pope mentions Dorothy Day

by Joshua J. McElwee

Feb 13, 2013

On Ash Wednesday, Benedict starts framing his legacy

by John L. Allen Jr.

Feb 13, 2013

Pope Benedict XVI deserves congratulations on his resignation

by Pat Perriello

Feb 13, 2013

Benedict brought 'a theology of the earth' to the environmental movement

Feb 13, 2013

Pope Benedict XVI leaves mixed legacy on clergy sexual abuse

by Emma Beck, Eliza Collins, Cathy Lynn Grossman, USA Today

Feb 13, 2013

Cardinal says scandals may have influenced resignation

by John L. Allen Jr.

Feb 13, 2013

Benedict's resignation shifts focus from pope's personality to pope's office

by Joshua J. McElwee

Feb 13, 2013

Pope's resignation lands Vatican in uncharted territory

Feb 13, 2013

Why resignation may mean a conclave open to change

by John L. Allen Jr.

Feb 13, 2013

US church leaders express surprise, admiration for pope's decision

by Carol Zimmermann, Catholic News Service

Feb 12, 2013

With two weeks left, what will Benedict do?

by Joshua J. McElwee

Feb 12, 2013

Global headlines capture Benedict's resignation

Feb 12, 2013

A parish priest's hopes for the next pope

by Fr. Peter Daly

Feb 12, 2013

Translation of Pope Benedict XVI's resignation announcement

by Pam Hackenmiller

Feb 12, 2013

Young Catholics define their hopes for the next papacy

by Kate Childs Graham

Feb 12, 2013

Pope to live in Vatican monastery established by Blessed John Paul

by Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service

Feb 12, 2013

Q&A on Benedict's bombshell

by John L. Allen Jr.

Feb 12, 2013

Pope Benedict's resignation will set in motion period of transition

by Catholic News Service

Feb 12, 2013

Why I came to love Benedict XVI

by Michael Sean Winters

Feb 12, 2013

Keep Cardinal Mahony out of the conclave

by Kristine Ward

Feb 12, 2013

Pope Benedict's papacy in photos

by Pam Hackenmiller

Feb 12, 2013

US Secretary of State Kerry: Wishes of 'peace and health' to Pope Benedict

by Joshua J. McElwee

Feb 11, 2013

A roundup of tweets, stories on Benedict's resignation

by Pam Hackenmiller

Feb 11, 2013

Church reform group applauds Benedict for 'wise decision to resign'

Feb 11, 2013

Women's ordination advocates: Benedict was 'step backward' for equality

by Joshua J. McElwee

Feb 11, 2013

Los Angeles' recently criticized Mahony to help elect new pope

by Joshua J. McElwee

Feb 11, 2013

Dolan: 'Startled,' 'somber' over pope's resignation

by Joshua J. McElwee

Feb 11, 2013

New pope likely wouldn't change role of women in church

by Pam Hackenmiller

Feb 11, 2013

Surprise, surprise!

by Heidi Schlumpf

Feb 11, 2013

What others are saying about Pope Benedict's resignation

by Tom Gallagher

Feb 11, 2013

Groups: New pope should listen to LGBT Catholics

by Joshua J. McElwee

Feb 11, 2013

What we should look for in the next pope

by Maureen Fiedler

Feb 11, 2013

Vatican offices screech to halt amid papal resignation

Feb 11, 2013

Obama expresses appreciation to Pope Benedict

by Joshua J. McElwee

Feb 11, 2013

Pope Benedict shows signs of aging, but Vatican reports no illness

by Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service

Feb 11, 2013

Lead cardinal: 'Loss,' 'disbelief' over pope's resignation

by Joshua J. McElwee

Feb 11, 2013

Pope Benedict leaves behind legacy full of ups and downs

by John L. Allen Jr.

Feb 11, 2013

Theologian: Benedict's move makes pope office, not person

by Joshua J. McElwee

Feb 11, 2013

Abuse survivors: Pope should use time left to protect abuse victims

by Joshua J. McElwee

Feb 11, 2013

US sisters give thanks to Pope Benedict

by Joshua J. McElwee

Feb 11, 2013

Women priests: Popes resignation a 'holy shakeup'

by Joshua J. McElwee

Feb 11, 2013

Pope to live at cloistered monastery

by Joshua J. McElwee

Feb 11, 2013

Dolan's statement on pope's resignation

by Joshua J. McElwee

Feb 11, 2013

Pope Benedict's resignation announcement stuns world religious leaders

by Dennis Sadowski, Catholic News Service

Feb 11, 2013

The unprecedented resignation of Benedict

by Michael Sean Winters

Feb 11, 2013

Can a pope resign?

by Thomas Reese

Feb 11, 2013

Pope Benedict to resign at the end of the month

by John L. Allen Jr.

Feb 11, 2013