Pope speaks on U.S. gun violence, abortion debate, retirement rumors

Tuesday, July 12, 2022

Junno Arocho Esteves, Catholic News Service

Pope Francis speaks in an interview about President Joe Biden, gun violence in the U.S., and his tentative post-retirement plans - if the time comes.

In interview, pope condemns abortion, says he’s not resigning

Tuesday, July 5, 2022

Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service

In a wide-ranging interview with Reuters, Pope Francis discussed abortion, rumours about his resignation, and a potential visit to Russia and Ukraine.

Snapshot of Pope Benedict – Mass of the Lord’s Supper

Thursday, February 28, 2013

Cheridan Sanders

In today’s snapshot, Pope Benedict washes the foot of a priest during the Mass of the Lord’s Supper at the Basilica of St. John Lateran in Rome April 5, 2012. The foot-washing ritual reflects the call to imitate Christ by serving one another. CNS/Stefano Spaziani

Perspectives Daily – Thursday, Feb. 28 -The See of Peter is Vacant

Thursday, February 28, 2013

Cheridan Sanders

Tonight on Perspectives: highlights of Pope Benedict’s historic departure from the Vatican.

Snapshot of Pope Benedict – lion cub gets an audience

Wednesday, February 27, 2013

Cheridan Sanders

In today’s snapshot, Pope Benedict pets a lion cub during an audience with circus performers and music bands in Paul VI hall at the Vatican Dec. 1, 2012. CNS photo/Paul Haring

Pope’s final General Audience – Wednesday, Feb. 27

Wednesday, February 27, 2013

Andrew Santos

Published below is a translation of the address that Pope Benedict just delivered in an open-air celebration in St. Peter’s Square. In this moving address to the Church and to the world, he reflected on the past eight years of his papacy and his decision to resign and commit himself to the Church through prayer. […]

Snapshot of Pope Benedict – visit to Mount Nebo

Tuesday, February 26, 2013

Cheridan Sanders

In today’s snapshot, Pope Benedict takes in the panoramic view from Mount Nebo in Madaba, Jordan, May 9, 2009. Mount Nebo is where Moses glimpsed the Promised Land before dying. The pope was making a week-long pastoral visit to the Holy Land. CNS photo/Greg Tarczynski

Pope Benedict’s final General Audience

Tuesday, February 26, 2013

Salt + Light Media

On Wednesday, Pope Benedict takes part in his final General Audience. S+L’s Kris Dmyrenko will bring you live coverage at 4:30 am ET / 1:30 am PT. If that’s too early in the morning for you, you catch our encore presentation at 1:00 pm ET / 10:00 am PT. Visit S+L’s special Benedict XVI website […]

Snapshot of Pope Benedict – meeting with Fidel Castro

Monday, February 25, 2013

Cheridan Sanders

In today’s snapshot, Pope Benedict meets with Cuba’s former President Fidel Castro at the apostolic nunciature in Havana March 28, 2012. CNS photo/L’Osservatore Romano via Reuters

Pope accepts Cardinal Keith O’Brien’s resignation

Monday, February 25, 2013

Salt + Light Media

The Holy Father Pope Benedict XVI has accepted on the 18 February 2013 the resignation of His Eminence Cardinal Keith Patrick O’Brien from the pastoral governance of the Archdiocese of Saint Andrews and Edinburgh. This information will be announced and published in the Osservatore Romano of Monday 25 February 2013. The Cardinal had already presented […]