“Mary has modeled for us the means of uttering a trusting ‘yes’ even when it comes with a hint of fear, or a breath of doubt.”
‘Annunciation’: Salvation and the words of the air
Notable quotes from Pope Benedict XVI
Here is a collection of notable quotes from Pope Benedict XVI from homilies, documents, messages and speeches from 2005 to 2013, the years he served as pope.
Bishop Kettler: Answering Mary’s call to conversion
“This month, let us turn to Mary in a special way as a spiritual role model to emulate and as a loving mother who faithfully brings all of our cares and concerns to her Son, Jesus.”
‘Royal Cousins, Rival Queens’: Exhibit tells history in their own words
The exhibition takes a look at the infamous story of two powerful queens bound together by their shared Tudor heritage, whose turbulent relationship dominated English and Scottish politics for 30 years.
Photos of the Week: Jan. 10, 2022
In the spotlight: Epiphany celebrations around the world, Myanmar refugees, Colorado wildfire
Photos of the Week: Aug. 23, 2021
In the spotlight: Escape from Afghanistan, papal foosball, praying for end to drug violence in Mexico
Photos of the Week: May 10, 2021
In the spotlight: Swiss Guard swearing-in, Mexico metro collapse, Marian processions
At rosary, pope prays resources move from military to pandemic prevention
Under the gaze of a seventh-century icon of Mary, Pope Francis launched a monthlong, global recitation of the rosary, pleading for Mary’s intercession for the end of the COVID-19 pandemic.