Books In Review: Conversations with the other pope Benedict XVI’s book is both unusual and important. Mostly because it never should have been written. by Jon Sweeney February 13, 2017
Books In Review: Papal politics and perils Politi's account reveals much of what happened among the cardinals in the Sistine Chapel on those days in March 2013. by Jon Sweeney June 14, 2016
Faith Matters Revolutionary continuity The meeting of Benedict and Francis, characterized in the media as "potentially problematic," was in fact dramatically unproblematic. by Carol Zaleski May 3, 2013
In the World Rose Berger on Benedict's possible reasons When the pope says he's going to step down due to his deteriorating strength of mind and body, it's hard to say much more than that about it with any certainty. That said, I found Rose Berger's post pretty thoughtful. by Steve Thorngate February 12, 2013
Books Blessed and dangerous The spate of books on John Henry Newman shows that there is little hope of settling arguments about him—or about Benedict's understanding of him. by Ralph C. Wood July 17, 2012
In the World Christian unity in Germany Pope Benedict to the top Lutheran bishop in Germany (paraphrased): Have you heard about these new "evangelicals"? Scary stuff—and they're growing. by Steve Thorngate September 29, 2011
News Pope names conservative Hispanic to succeed Cardinal Mahony in L.A. Opus Dei member Jose H. Gomez: Opus Dei member Jose H. Gomez May 4, 2010
News Clergy sex abuse scandal undermines Pope Benedict's crusade to reclaim Europe: Scandals mushrooming across the continent May 4, 2010
News Did Ratzinger mishandle Wisconsin case? Accused priest continued to work with children: Accused priest continued to work with children April 20, 2010