Rappler's latest stories on Pope Benedict XVI
Former Pope Benedict complains of attempts to 'silence' him
Joseph Ratzinger claims in 'Benedict XVI - A Life' that he has fallen victim to a 'malignant distortion of reality' in reactions to his interventions in theological debates
7 years after stepping down, Benedict fuels 'two popes' headache
As the 'emeritus' Pope Benedict XVI continues in his retirement to write on the great themes of the Church, friction has arisen, most recently over the topic of married priests
Ex-pope Benedict rejects opening up priesthood to married men
'I cannot keep silent!' Benedict writes in a book, which follows an extraordinary meeting of bishops last year that recommended the ordination of married men in certain circumstances
Sex and intrigue of Vatican court drama gets TV treatment
Italy s Leone Film Group buys the rights to a series of books by Italian investigative journalist Gianluigi Nuzzi on the Vatileaks cases which rocked the Roman Catholic Church with their leaked accounts of mismanagement corruption and waste
Benedict to tell all about troubled time as pope
Entitled Final Conversations in Italian the book is to be released in several languages and will take the form of an extended interview with German journalist Peter Seewald
Vatican braced for fresh controversy as leaks trial resumes
The spicy courtroom drama has already served up claims of sexually charged scheming blackmail and computer hacking behind the fortified walls of the secretive city state
Two years on, Benedict XVI sees out days in the shadows
Two years after becoming the first leader of the Catholic church to resign in 7 centuries Benedict XVI has melted away from public view
Quevedo: Pope combines heart and mind
Pope Francis may be conservative in doctrine but his pastoral practice is more generous and compassionate says Cardinal Orlando Quevedo
Philippines' top Dominican 'humbled' by Vatican job
Fr Gerard Francisco Timoner III also vice chancellor of the University of Santo Tomas tells Rappler his Filipino context will help in his new assignment
Pope Francis to visit Turkey in late November: Vatican
The pope has accepted the invitation of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to visit Turkey a predominantly Muslim country
Vatican says no 'two popes final' for World Cup
The Vatican says football mad Pope Francis might watch the World Cup final on Sunday between his native Argentina and Germany but is unlikely to do so alongside his German predecessor Benedict XVI
Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI will attend sainthood ceremony
The presence of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI at the ceremony will be the first time we see two living popes together to celebrate two deceased predecessors
The Vatican’s leap of faith
With a Pope who wants to have “a Church which is poor and for the poor ” liberation theologians have much to hope for
'No one has done more than Church' vs sex abuse – Pope
Francis: The Catholic Church is perhaps the only public institution to have acted with transparency and responsibility No one else has done more
Pope appoints Quevedo, 18 others new cardinals
Nine of the 19 cardinals appointed come from South America Africa and Asia
Ex-pope Benedict in rare public appearance at cardinals ceremony
Pope emeritus Benedict XVI who had sworn to remain hidden from the world sat at the front row of St Peter s Basilica for the ceremony to create 19 new cardinals
Choice of Pope Francis boosts Tagle's future chances
If Tagle is able to create a stir among his peers in the next few years his being pope is not far fetched
TIMELINE: From Benedict XVI to Pope Francis
What happened from the time Benedict XVI resigned until the election of Pope Francis?
Rappler Newscast | March 11, 2013
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Masses in Rome ahead of conclave
Parishioners picked their papal favorites 2 days before the conclave
Vatican readies Sistine Chapel for conclave to elect pope
The giant window of the Sistine Chapel has been blacked out to prevent anyone being able to spy on the conclave and scrambling devices have been installed to prevent any type of communication with the outside world
115 'cardinal electors' complete but conclave talks put off
Vatican spokesman Federico Lombardi say all of theh 115 cardinal electors are now in Rome
The secret meetings before the conclave
Cardinals get briefed take an oath of secrecy deal with finances among others
Cardinals begin pre-conclave talks
Catholic cardinals will set the date for the start of the conclave this month
Tagle's words that struck the world
Driving priests to tears and impressing journalists Luis Antonio Cardinal Tagle blasts idols like the god of profit and hits special treatment for priests
Rappler Newscast | March 1, 2013
14 people are dead as the stand off in Sabah ends in a shootout Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI officially steps down as pope
Benedict leaves mark on global politics
Experts say the first truly modern pope through his resignation sets a good example for leaders around the world
In last tweet, a wish for joy from Benedict XVI
Pope Benedict XVI thanks netizens for their love and support as he closes his Twitter account after nearly 3 months
Two popes, two resignations: Benedict XVI and Celestine V
The shy retiring Pope Benedict XVI has much in common with 13th century humble hermit Celestine V who quit the papacy after only five months fed up with Vatican machinations
Tiny town prepares for pope's last goodbye
A procession of local residents bearing torches and chanting prayers will mark Benedict s last ever public appearance on the loggia overlooking the square in a mediaeval town which for centuries has hosted popes escaping the Roman summer
CBCP to Pope: 'Many of us shed tears'
CBCP sends a final letter to Pope Benedict XVI the outgoing head of the Catholic Church
Rappler Newscast | February 28, 2013
Pope Benedict XVI vows unconditional obedience to his successor UNA links LP to release of COA report Bangsamoro transition annex signed
Benedict XVI vows to obey next pope
UPDATED Pope Benedict XVI vows unconditional obedience and reverence to his successor on his last day in office
Priest-turned-chef talks about Benedict, church
‘Next pope should be young and strong to fight power struggle pedophilia corruption ’ says a former priest
Pope would've slammed bid vs Team Patay
Pope Benedict XVI warns the Church against transforming herself into a directly political subject that engages in partisan interests
Rappler Newscast | February 27, 2013
The Philippines asks Malaysia to extend the deadline for Filipinos to leave Sabah | The son of top martial law military man Fabian Ver says Juan Ponce Enrile s memory is failing him | Pope Benedict XVI delivers his final speech a day before he steps down as Pope
The Pope, the world in 7 quotes
The world leader in Benedict XVI attacks destructive progress drug trafficking and sex tourism He also warns against the pitfalls of new media
John Paul II mulled resigning, too
Like Benedict XVI no less than John Paul II the most beloved pope in recent history also contemplated resigning from office Paterno Esmaquel reports
John Paul to Ratzinger: Should I resign?
Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger now Benedict XVI deals with papal resignation two decades before he steps down from the Vatican
Rappler Newscast | February 25, 2013
Sultan of Sulu seeks US aid in Sabah standoff PNoy signs law recognizing human rights violations during martial law years British cardinal Keith O’Brien resigns
Pope allows earlier conclave - Vatican
UPDATED Pope Benedict XVI allows cardinals to hold the papal elections earlier than expected
Pope celebrates final Sunday prayers
Tens of thousands of supporters turned out for Benedict XVI s final Sunday prayers ahead of his formal resignation on Thursday
Vatican hits back at intrigue claims ahead of conclave
The Vatican s Secretariat of State condemned what it called unverified unverifiable or completely false news stories
Hope and dismay among Catholics over pope's resignation
Pope Benedict XVI s resignation is dividing many Catholics
Pope to quit Twitter after stepping down: Vatican Radio
His Twitter account will be closed on Feb 28
Gossip scandal erupts in Vatican ahead of pope's exit
The Vatican battles rumors that the Pope s resignation was sparked by a report on leaks of confidential papers
Most US Catholics OK with Third World pope
A Pew Research Center poll shows 60 of Catholics in the US think it s a good idea for the next pope to come from South America Africa or Asia
WebHits: How to become a Pope
Ever wonder how one becomes a Pope? Well stop wondering and watch this
Pope may bring forward election conclave: Vatican
Pope Benedict XVI may issue a decree to bring forward the start date for a conclave of cardinals to elect his successor
Pope begins week-long spiritual retreat
The pope will remain in the Vatican with some of his closest aides for the traditional pre Easter retreat and will only take a short break each day to meet with his secretary Georg Gaenswein to deal with urgent Church matters
