Pope Benedict forged ecumenical friendships even as dialogue slowed
By Cindy Wooden, CNS – During his many years at the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith as well...
January 2023
Notable Quotes from Pope Benedict XVI
By CNS – Here is a collection of notable quotes from Pope Benedict XVI from homilies, documents, messages and speeches...
Pope Benedict’s spiritual testament: ‘Stand firm in the faith’
By Cindy Wooden, CNS – Retired Pope Benedict XVI’s final message to Catholics around the world was: “Stand firm in...
Thousands pay last respects to Pope Benedict in St Peter’s Basilica
By Carol Glatz, CNS – A quiet hush covered the vast expanse of St Peter’s Square even though it was...
Bowing at the Name of Jesus?
Question: I don’t understand why, over the last couple of years, I don’t see folks bowing at the name of...
Important events in the life of Pope Benedict XVI
By Carol Glatz, CNS – Here are some important events in the life of Pope Benedict XVI. April 16, 1927:...
Pope Benedicts XVI’s Coat of Arms
A mitretops the coat of arms of Pope Benedict XVI. Inside the shield is a Moor’s head and the bear...
Mass Readings: 8 January – 15 January, 2023
Liturgical Calendar Year A – Weekday Cycle Year 1 Sunday January 8, Epiphany of the Lord Is 60:1-6/ Ps 72:1-2....
Motherhood, Theotokos and Other Reflections at Ga-Rankuwa New Year’s Mass
Theotokos – A word that to the average South African ear might sound like an appetiser on a Greek menu,...
