A Vatican ‘Gay Lobby’? This Is Not the Focus of the Question

NEWS ANALYSIS

Pope Francis to Lead Global Holy Hour

The period of Eucharistic adoration takes place to mark the Solemnity of Corpus Christi June 2.

Pope Francis Will Complete Benedict XVI’s Encyclical on Faith

The pope emeritus will not contribute additional material to the document, the Vatican discloses.

‘Sacra Liturgia 2013’ Inspired by Benedict XVI’s Writings on the Mass

Bishop Dominique Rey of France discusses the significance of the Pope Emeritus’ work on the liturgy.

Benedict XVI: Doctor of the Church

On 86th Birthday, Benedict Praised as Deeply Humble

Author Charles Coulombe was inspired to write The Legacy of Pope Benedict XVI because he considered Benedict to have been ‘the best pope I’ve lived under.’

The Church and the (Secular) State

Meet the Popes Who Thought About Resigning—But Didn't

Benedict XVI Put Liturgy Front and Center

NEWS ANALYSIS: The pope emeritus’ words and deeds regarding the Mass led the faithful closer to God.

Pope Francis and the Wisdom of Years

COMMENTARY

Was 2012 the Year the Church Discovered Twitter?

Adopting the same online approach as Benedict XVI’s lead, many American bishops have established a strong Internet presence.

Cardinal Bertone: New Pope Must Have Docility and Strength

New pope faces the challenge of encouraging society to make our world more humane and peaceful.

Recipe for a Pope: a Christlike Man Who Can Govern and Unite

NEWS ANALYSIS

A Gem of a Pope

Pope Benedict’s Kiss Goodbye

Infant son of a CNA editor received a farewell kiss from Pope Benedict.

Benedict's Final Meeting With Cardinals

Speaking to 144 cardinals in the Vatican’s Clementine Hall, he pledges his ‘unconditional reverence and obedience’ to his successor.

Cardinal Wuerl Describes Spiritual Experience of Conclave

The archbishop of Washington asks the Church to pray and ask God to send the Holy Spirit on the cardinals during the conclave.

Cardinal Wuerl Thanks Pope for Guidance and Humble Example

Approximately 3,000 people gathered at the National Shrine in Washington for a Mass of thanksgiving for the service of the Pope.

Pew Poll Finds Strong Approval for Pope Benedict

Most Catholics who were surveyed are in favor of keeping strong Catholic traditions.

Vatican Spokesman: Prepare Spiritually for Pope’s Last Days

Father Federico Lombardi says it's time for Catholics to prepare for the Pope's resignation with spiritual growth, not division.