Benedict XVI Writes About ‘Inner Drama of Being a Christian’ in New Letter
The book is divided into four parts and includes testimonies, excerpts from Mother Julia Verhaeghe’s letters and other archival documents.
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New Website Explores the Life and Work of Pope Emeritus Benedict
BenedictusXVI.com is a collaborative effort by the German Tagespost Foundation for Catholic Journalism and the Pope Benedict XVI Institute.
International Website Dedicated to Benedict XVI Aims To Be a ‘Beacon in Stormy Seas’
Currently, the site offers a newsletter of inspirational quotes and excerpts from key texts by the noted theologian, biographical notes, background information, and a statement on the Munich report into clerical sexual abuse.
Benedict XVI Greets St. John Paul II’s Long-Time Secretary on Canonization Anniversary
Pope Francis canonized St. John Paul II, who led the Catholic Church from 1978 to 2005, on April 27, 2014.
Benedict XVI’s Secretary in Isolation After Testing Positive for COVID-19
Benedict XVI has tested negative for COVID-19 according to Archbishop Gänswein.
Catholics Invited to Congratulate Benedict XVI on His 95th Birthday
“Admittedly — it had not been Easter Sunday, but only Holy Saturday. But the longer I think about it, the more it seems to me to be in keeping with the essence of our human life."
Benedict XVI Was ‘A Prophet’ of Church’s Future, Pope Francis Tells Malta’s Jesuits
Pope Francis visited his predecessor on April 13, ahead of the Pope emeritus’ birthday on April 16, Holy Saturday.
Home of Benedict XVI’s Late Brother Opens Doors to Ukrainian Refugees
Local residents have donated pots, crockery, clothes, furniture, and toys to the two families.
Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI Will Join in the Consecration of Russia and Ukraine
Pope Francis agreed to conduct the consecration of the two countries in response to an urgent request from the Latin rite bishops of Ukraine.
Edward Pentin on Benedict XVI and Jonathan Liedl on Cardinal Hollerich (Feb. 12)
The Church in German was the focus of many Catholic news headlines this week as Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI responded to a report that faulted his handling of sexual abuse cases when he led the Archdiocese of Munich. Register reporter Edward Pentin brings us the story from Rome. Then we turn to another controversy that erupted in a German news interview with Cardinal Jean-Claude Hollerich of Luxembourg, relator general of the Synod on Synodality, that seems to undermine the integrity of Catholic doctrine. Register senior editor Jonathan Liedl brings us analysis of that story.
