Like Francis, German Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger took the name Benedict XVI in 2005 with a vision for his pontificate. Pointing to Benedict XV, who had guided the church through World War I, he said ...

Pointing to Benedict XV, who had guided the church through World War I, he said he planned to place his ministry “in the service of reconciliation and harmony between peoples.” By: Kelsey Ables ...

For example, Pope Francis chose his name to honor St. Francis of Assisi, and his predecessor, Pope Benedict XVI, chose his name to show his commitment to peace by reflecting St. Benedict and Pope ...

Pope Benedict XVI said he wanted to pay homage to Benedict XV, who led the church during World War I and dedicated himself to healing the rifts of war, and to the 6th century St. Benedict, founder ...

Black smoke rising through the Sistine Chapel’s chimney will signal to the outside world that the election is still ongoing, a tradition that began with the election of Benedict XV in 1914. Chemical ...

Pope Benedict XVI said he wanted to pay homage to Benedict XV, who led the church during World War I and dedicated himself to healing the rifts of war, and to the 6th century St. Benedict, founder ...

Pope Benedict XVI said he wanted to pay homage to Benedict XV, who led the church during World War I and dedicated himself to healing the rifts of war, and to the 6th century St. Benedict, founder ...

Pope Benedict XVI said he wanted to pay homage to Benedict XV, who led the church during World War I and dedicated himself to healing the rifts of war, and to the 6th century St. Benedict, founder ...