Herman Van Rompuy, in a brief statement this evening said he "deeply respects the decision of Pope Benedict XVI, especially since it is not in line with tradition." "His pontificate has been short but ...

News of Cardinal Timothy Dolan's replacement marked one of the most important appointments from Pope Leo XIV so far, but why ...

Benedict XVI stunned the world when he announced Feb. 11 he would resign as pope. But in retrospect, all the signs were there, and they even accelerated in recent months. Here's a look at the hints ...

I have convoked you to this Consistory, not only for the three canonizations, but also to communicate to you a decision of great importance for the life of the Church. After having repeatedly examined ...

On Dec. 17, 2025, Cardinal Dolan announced plans to resign. He has served as archbishop since 2009, leading not only New York ...

Cardinal Dolan, who turned 75 last February, reportedly submitted his resignation as required under church law, though Pope ...