According to the book, the pope emeritus ordered the destruction of all his private notes in writing, “without exceptions and without loopholes.”
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As Biden heads to El Paso, meet the bishop working at the heart of the immigration crisis
The migration crisis roiling the borderlands is literally in the backyard Bishop Seitz, the new chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ migration committee.
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St. André Bessette reminds us to challenge our preconceptions
A Reflection for Friday before Epiphany, by Christopher Parker
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Scroll buried with Pope Benedict sums up his life and ministry in just 1,000 words
Pope Benedict XVI was a renowned theologian, a “recognized authority,” who left “a rich legacy of studies and research on the fundamental truths of the faith,” said the official summary of his life and papacy.
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Pope Francis presides over historic funeral for Benedict XVI
The bells tolled, the organ played, and the congregation of 50,000 Romans and pilgrims applauded warmly as pallbearers brought the casket of Pope Benedict XVI onto the steps of St. Peter’s Basilica.
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When heaven and earth get a little bit closer together
A Reflection for Thursday before Epiphany, by Jill Rice
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A timeline of Pope Benedict XVI’s life and papacy: From humble beginnings to historic resignation
A timeline of significant events in the life of Pope Benedict XVI.
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Feast of the Epiphany: What does it mean for God to be ‘the light of the world’?
Epiphany is a feast of light, “the shining forth” of the newborn Christ. It prompts a thought experiment, a mental realignment, if you will.
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The Editors: Pope Benedict is a model of grace and humility for his successors
The death of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI has deprived the church of a dedicated pastor whose papal witness stands as a model of grace and humility for his successors.
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What you need to know about the historic funeral of Pope Benedict XVI
Pope Francis will preside at the requiem Mass and impart the final blessing before the burial of Benedict XVI at a solemn ceremony marked by simplicity in St. Peter’s Square on the morning of Jan. 5.