Pope Benedict XVI
Pope Benedict XVI announced his resignation in February 2013 at age 85, after eight years as head of the Roman Catholic Church. As pope, the German Joseph Ratzinger championed a “culture of life” on issues such as abortion, encouraged the “new evangelism” of the church, and engaged in technology, including operating his own Twitter account.
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Pope's U.S. visit is expected to strengthen evangelical-Catholic relationship.
Sheryl Henderson Blunt|

Theologians and pastors felt kinship in his passion for theology and his stances on social issues.
Ruth Moon|
- The Jury Is Still Out on Europe’s Religious FutureThe moral revolution of the 1960s dealt a blow to Christian faith on the continent, but it might not have the final word.Thomas Albert Howard|
- ‘The Two Popes’ Pits Tradition Against ProgressWhat the new Netflix drama can teach us about the interdependency of orthodoxy and reform.Kenneth R. Morefield and Thomas P. Dixon|
- Nuns Facing the Ruler: A Protestant Perspective on the Vatican Conflict with the SistersAre American nuns free to reject church discipline and stay Catholic?Chris Castaldo|
- Why Pope Francis Excites (Most) Evangelical LeadersBergoglio expected to focus on poverty and set a friendlier tone in Protestant-Catholic relations.Ruth Moon|
- Pope Benedict XVI Points Fingers on Who Killed JesusJews bear no collective guilt for crucifixion, he says.Matt Reynolds|
- The Imprimatur of HappinessIn Pope Benedict's hands, Christian joy becomes the antidote to modern meaninglessness.Review by Ryan T. Anderson|
- The Promise of Benedict XVIEvangelicals can be glad that the new pope is not likely to be a mere caretaker.by Timothy George|
- Good Works Not EnoughLatest papal document urges Roman Catholics to win souls.Francis X. Rocca, RNS|
- Argentine Evangelicals Say Bergoglio as Pope Francis Is 'Answer to Our Prayers'First Latin American pope offers opportunity to 'rethink differences' and 'join hands in mission.'Jeremy Weber|
