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|
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- ‘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|
- 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|
- Why Pope Francis Excites (Most) Evangelical LeadersBergoglio expected to focus on poverty and set a friendlier tone in Protestant-Catholic relations.Ruth Moon|
- A Pope for All ChristiansWhy believers of all stripes should care about the new head of the Catholic Church.Timothy C. Morgan|
- Quitting Time: The Pope Retired. Should Your Pastor?Benedict's decision shows how to serve well and leave well, experts say.Ruth Moon|
- Catholics on the Evangelical TrailGeorge Weigel heralds an "Evangelical Catholicism" whose adherents strive to bring Jesus into every area of life.Interview by Chris Castaldo|
