Benedict XVI was the only person able to hold back tears during his last Mass as pope at St Peter’s Basilica
Topic: Ash Wednesday
Benedict XVI thanks everyone during last Mass at St Peter’s
Posted on Thursday, 14 February 2013
The Pope celebrated an emotional last Mass for the distribution of the ashes, kissing the basilica’s altar for the last time
Benedict XVI preaches humility and Christian unity in last public Mass as pope
Posted on Thursday, 14 February 2013
He says the true disciple does not ‘seek applause or approval’
Full text of the Pope’s Ash Wednesday homily
Posted on Thursday, 14 February 2013
Here we publish the homily of Benedict XVI’s last public Mass as pope
Today’s Catholic must-reads: 22/02/12
Posted on Wednesday, 22 February 2012
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Pope calls Lent a time for spiritual renovation
Posted on Wednesday, 22 February 2012
Benedict XVI explains significance of Lent and Ash Wednesday at weekly general audience
Morning Catholic must-reads: 11/03/11
Posted on Friday, 11 March 2011
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Pope receives ashes at the Basilica of Santa Sabina
Posted on Wednesday, 9 March 2011
Cardinal Jozef Tomko places ashes on Benedict XVI’s forehead at the start of Lent
Ash Wednesday: Pope explains Lent
Posted on Wednesday, 9 March 2011
During general audience, Pope Benedict XVI explains the meaning of placing ashes on one’s forehead
It is fitting that Pope Benedict made his announcement on the Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes
It is indicative both of his love for Our Lady and an acknowledgement of his own growing weakness