Benedict XVI says media distortion of the Second Vatican Council caused ‘so much misery’
Topic: Pope Benedict XVI
In emotional final address to Rome clergy Pope says true meaning of Vatican II is finally emerging
Posted on Friday, 15 February 2013
Pope Benedict disturbs non-believers because for him God is the centre of everything
Posted on Thursday, 14 February 2013
He shows that humility is the hallmark of authentic Christianity
Perhaps Benedict XVI believed he could not stay holy while handling the Curia
Posted on Thursday, 14 February 2013
The Pope has repeatedly rebuked the Curia, saying officials should not seek power. But, in the Vatican, power is a core business
Pope tells priests: I will always be close to you, even though I will be hidden
Posted on Thursday, 14 February 2013
Benedict XVI speaks off-the-cuff about Vatican II in audience with priests
Pope’s secretary moved to tears during Mass
Posted on Thursday, 14 February 2013
Benedict XVI was the only person able to hold back tears during his last Mass as pope at St Peter’s Basilica
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
Benedict XVI thanks faithful and asks for prayers for his successor
Posted on Wednesday, 13 February 2013
Benedict XVI says he has felt people’s prayers ‘almost physically’
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