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New film ‘The Two Popes’ explores Catholic ideology’s ‘gray areas’
When Pope Benedict resigned in 2013, it was the first papal resignation since 1415 -- nearly 600 years. At the time, his successor, Pope Francis, was perceived as essentially Benedict’s opposite. But in a new film, “The Two Popes,” director…
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New Allegations Arise Against Vatican Ahead of Papal Elections
Troubles for the Holy See Ahead of Papal Elections…
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Examining Pope Benedict’s Legacy, Leadership Challenges and Unprecedented Exit
Examining Pope Benedict's Legacy, Leadership Challenges and Unprecedented Exit…
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Pope Benedict XVI to Step Down; First Papal Resignation in 600 Years
Pope Benedict XVI, elected to the papacy in 2005, announced he will step down from his position on Feb. 28. He will be the first pontiff to resign since the 15th century. The pope cited his advanced age and declining…
Facing Uncertainty, Middle Eastern Christians Are Increasingly Emigrating…
Amid continuing protests in the Middle East, Pope Benedict XVI delivered a message of peace during a weekend visit to Lebanon.
In other news Tuesday, activists said Syrian security forces opened fire on a funeral procession, killing at least 10 people in Homs where up to 50 people have been killed this week. Also, Pope Benedict XVI accepted the resignation of…
In an exclusive television interview, Margaret Warner spoke with Cardinal William Levada, a top Vatican official charged with handling the fallout of the church's sexual abuse scandal. Following is an extended transcript of their conversation.
As part of a series of reports from the Vatican, Cardinal William Levada, the head of the office that handles sex abuse claims, speaks to Margaret Warner in his first television interview about the scandal rocking the Catholic Church.
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