Benedict’s First Full Length Message

Here is a translation of Pope Benedict XVI’s first full-length message. Venerable Brother Cardinals, Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, Men and Women of Good Will! 1. May grace and peace be multiplied to all of you (cf. 1 Peter 1:2)! In these hours, two...

What’s In a Name?

The name he took Benedict draws a connection to Benedict XV, the Italian pontiff from 1914 to 1922 who had the difficult task of providing leadership for Catholic countries on opposite sides of World War I. His declared neutrality, and his repeated protests against...
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