by Beth | May 7, 2005 | Church
“Indeed, the media have enormous potential for promoting peace and building bridges between peoples. The media can teach billions of people about other parts of the world and other cultures. Accurate knowledge promotes understanding, dispels prejudice, and...
by Beth | Apr 20, 2005 | Church
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...
by Beth | Apr 19, 2005 | Church
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...
by Beth | Apr 19, 2005 | Church
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by Beth | Apr 19, 2005 | Church
NEW YORK, APRIL 19, 2005 (Zenit.org).- Bishops in various countries quickly welcomed news of the election of Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger as Pope. Here are excerpts from some of the press statements released today. Archbishop Mario Conti of Glasgow, Scotland I know the...
by Beth | Apr 18, 2005 | Church
BERLIN — In May 1945, thousands of German prisoners of war trudged down the highway toward the Bavarian town of Bad Aibling. Among them – tired but grateful to be alive – was 18-year-old Joseph Ratzinger, who days before had risked death by deserting...
