The Joseph Ratzinger-Benedict XVI Vatican Foundation announced a series of initiatives across several continents that will take place throughout 2026 to mark the centenary of Pope Benedict XVI’s birth.
Vatican foundation announces global events to honor Benedict XVI ahead of 2027 centenary
Liturgy of the Hours 101: Don’t be intimidated
During his pontificate, Pope Benedict XVI said that there was one prayer that he wished all Catholics would learn to use. Can you guess what it is?
The Liturgy of the Hours.
The modern popes: Get to know the 11 popes before Francis
The following is a snapshot of the papacies of the 11 popes that preceded Pope Francis, from Pope Benedict XVI to Blessed Pope Pius IX.
Former ambassador’s new book offers insider view on Vatican treatment of women, lay employees
Subtitled “An American Lawyer and Diplomat in the Last Absolute Monarchy of the West,” Mary Ann Glendon’s new book offers keen insights into how the last three pontiffs handled the more temporal side of church affairs.
Nation/World news briefs: March 27, 2023
In focus: L.A. bishop murder plea, Starbucks strike, Pope Benedict inheritance
Praying for Bishop Álvarez, with Benedict, Van Thuan and Kung
“This story has nudged me to pray for the exiles, but especially for Bishop Álvarez, and to offer fasts of food and small pleasures for his good — for his well-being, his spirit, his fortitude — for his freedom, should God will it.”
Tennessee artist captured legacy of Pope Benedict in official portrait
“Every pope is different like every person is different in this world,” artist Igor Babailov said. “Pope Benedict, one of the important things about him, we all know, is he was a theologian, a scholar, an educator, and I wanted somehow to portray that.”
Photos of the Week: Jan. 9, 2023
In the spotlight: feast of the Epiphany, House Speaker election, Pope Benedict funeral, Buffalo Bills rally around teammate