The text, which was written on August 29, 2006, describes the Pope emeritus as he reflects on his life.

Pope Francis said the late Pope emeritus was an example of kindness and "social friendship."

At the first press conference following the death of Pope emeritus Benedict XVI, Matteo Bruni explained that the Pope emeritus' body will be moved to the Basilica on Monday, so the faithful can bid him a final farewell.

The world closely monitored the situation of the Pope emeritus' after Pope Francis asked for prayers at the end of his General Audience.

Cardinal Angelo De Donatis spoke of Joseph Ratzinger's resemblance to St. Joseph—his baptismal namesake.

Holy See Press Office Director, Matteo Bruni, releases new statement.

With the death of the Pope emeritus, typical Vatican protocol is likely to differ.

"Every day, I begin with the Lord and end with the Lord. And we'll see how long it lasts."

The Pope emeritus has been in poor health for many years. When he was Prefect of the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith, he presented his resignation to Pope John Paul II, citing health problems.

The Holy See Press Office Director describes Pope emeritus Benedict XVI as “stable” at the moment.

His unexpected announcement broke with centuries of tradition and shocked the world, but it also paved the way for his immediate successor...

Despite stepping down from the pontificate in 2013, Pope emeritus Benedict XVI has remained involved in the life of the Church.

The Press Office emphasizes that the situation "remains under control, constantly being monitored by doctors."

The Pope said of the Pope Emeritus that "in silence he is sustaining the Church."

In her portraits, Tsarkova tries to give a little window into the lives of the popes.

At Christmas in 1934, when he was just seven years old, Joseph Ratzinger wrote a letter to the Baby Jesus.

This year's two recipients are Fr. Michel Fédou, a French theologian, and Professor Joseph Weiler, a Jewish lawyer and author.

For his extensive writing in the field of Theology and for promoting Theology on social media, Dr. Joseph Weiler is being awarded the Ratzinger Prize on December 1.

Lawyers will present his defense against accusations of cover-up at a civil trial in Bavaria.

The Pope emeritus says that the “positive power of [Vatican II] is slowly emerging.”

He traveled from Italy a total of 24 times and holds the record as the oldest pope to have traveled.

From quirky remarks to intriguing answers, the pope emeritus saw it all.

He is an avid fan of classical and sacred music, and plays the piano himself.

The head of the Inquisition Archives tells what it was like to work with Joseph Ratzinger.