Tag: Pope Benedict XVI
Conscientious objection is part of religious freedom, commission says
Full recognition of religious freedom must include recognition of the right of believers to conscientiously object to participating in activities that violate their religious beliefs and religiously inspired moral values, said the International Theological Commission.
Popes’ communication styles may differ, but message is same, says priest
Despite the stark differences in their communication styles, the papacies of retired Pope Benedict XVI and Pope Francis reflect a continuity based on their understanding of the church as united by the risen Lord and guided by the Holy Spirit, said Jesuit Father Federico Lombardi.
Pope praises retired Pope Benedict’s writings on faith and politics
For more than 50 years, the writings of retired Pope Benedict XVI on the relationship between faith and politics have insisted that the measure of human freedom is the extent to which each person acknowledges being dependent on the love of God, Pope Francis wrote.
Vatican releases full text of contested letter from Pope Benedict
Five days after releasing only a portion of a letter from retired Pope Benedict XVI regarding a collection of books about the theology of Pope Francis, the Vatican Secretariat for Communication released the complete text of the letter.
Vatican denies report Pope Benedict has degenerative disease
The Vatican denied that retired Pope Benedict XVI has a degenerative neurological disease or paralyzing condition after his brother, 94-year-old Msgr. Georg Ratzinger, told a magazine that Pope Benedict had a debilitating disease.
Catholic higher ed leader Father Stromberg dies
A priest who helped bring Pope Benedict XVI to Minnesota has died.
Pope Benedict has no regret, doubt about decision to retire, aide says
Retired Pope Benedict XVI has never doubted or regretted his decision to resign, knowing it was the right thing to do for the good of the church, said Archbishop Georg Ganswein, prefect of the papal household and personal secretary to the retired pope.
Pope Benedict XVI: Pope of peace
When Pope Benedict XVI announced he was abdicating the papacy, the speculation immediately began about the qualifications of the next pope. Many, of course, have strong opinions.
MN Catholics express sadness, thanks
Early Monday morning, Marcelle Diedrich was half asleep when she heard the news on her radio that Pope Benedict XVI will resign at the end of the month.
Pope’s decision shows concern for good of the Church, say Archbishop Nienstedt, Bishop Piché
Archbishop John Nienstedt said he was surprised like everyone else around the world when he heard the news about Pope Benedict’s resignation for health reasons.
My experiences of the Church in China
Last summer I decided to teach English in China with the Maryknoll Missionaries and six other seminarians as my summer apostolic work for the Pontifical North American College, where I currently reside for major seminary studies.
Powering up for Lent
Post on Facebook. Send a tweet. Less than a month before Ash Wednesday, Pope Benedict XVI has called on Catholics to get into social media.
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