Pope Benedict to be known as 'emeritus pope' in retirement, will continue to wear all white
Pope Benedict XVI will be known as ``emeritus pope'' in his retirement and will continue to wear a white cassock, the Vatican announced Tuesday.
Benedict XVI returns to Vatican for first time Emeritus Pope Benedict XVI came home to the Vatican on Thursday for the first time since he resigned Feb. 28, beginning an unprecedented era for the Catholic Church of having a retired pontiff living alongside a reigning one.