In some sense, Benedict’s reign was an eight-year extension of John Paul’s 26-year papacy. Both leaned heavily on Council documents in their encyclicals, speeches, and papal writings.

The contrast with Benedict’s predecessor, John Paul II, is striking. The late pontiff was in much worse shape. At the age of 84, he was a year younger than Benedict is now, but afflicted with ...

Benedict, who succeeded John Paul II as pope in 2005, said that his predecessor was born at a time of both "oppression" and "great hope." Poland had regained its independence in 1918, ...

Pope Benedict XVI beatified Pope John Paul II before 1.5 million faithful in St. Peter's Square and surrounding streets Sunday, moving the beloved former pontiff one step closer to possible sainthood.

Both John Paul II and Benedict XVI took pains to set the record straight. We see this in John Paul II’s Feb. 27, 2000, address. The sainted pope said the council’s teaching “requires ever ...

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MARCO RAVAGLI/AP. Pope John Paul II, a mentor to Benedict, died in 2005 at the age of 84 after a long battle with Parkinson’s disease. The charismatic leader had led the church for more than 26 ...

For those watching Pope Benedict’s ways and words this week through the memory of John Paul’s oversized magnetism, the key question may well be one of relevance: How much does a self-effacing ...

Pope Benedict XVI said Sunday that his predecessor, John Paul II, was “at home” among the saints in heaven. IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser.

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Pope John Paul II and Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio, after receiving the cardinal's biretta, a square cap, at the Vatican, on February 21, 2001. PAOLO COCCO / REUTERS The first decision every ...