The Pope appealed to St. Benedict for help "to hold firm Christ's central position in our lives. May he always be first in our thoughts and in all our activities!" Before concluding, Benedict XVI ...

Pope Benedict’s red shoes and Pope Francis’ white ones symbolised deeper divides in their visions for the Church.

VATICAN CITY — Pope Benedict XVI stunned the world when he announced his resignation in 2013, the first in 600 years. That led some to wonder if, as he grew increasingly frail and sick, Pope Francis ...

But as Cardinals arrive in Rome in preparation of Francis' funeral, questions are being raised on his controversial predecessor, Pope Benedict XVI, who resigned in 2013, with Francis voted as his ...

Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI was the first pope in 600 years to resign. He did so at the age of 85 in 2013, leading to the election of Pope Francis. Pope Benedict died at the age of 95 on New Year ...

Pope Benedict XVI's historic resignation in 2013, which led to Pope Francis's election, sparked significant comparisons between their distinct papacies. X / Catholic Quotes @CatholicQuote12 Pope ...

VATICAN CITY — Pope Benedict XVI stunned the world when he announced his resignation in 2013, the first in 600 years. That led some to wonder if, as he grew increasingly frail and sick ...

FILE - Pope Francis, right, hugs Emeritus Pope Benedict XVI prior to the start of a meeting with elderly faithful in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican on Sept. 28, 2014. (AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia ...