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
ABC News 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... by Beth | Apr 9, 2005 | Church
In the document, Pope John Paul said he had no property to be willed to others and that his personal belongings should be “distributed as seems appropriate.” The Franciscan-sponsored website writes…”According to the designs of providence, I... by Beth | Apr 7, 2005 | Church
The BBC has a story reporting on how the Cardinals are using cyberspace and the internet to share their experiences in Rome. Just weeks before his death, Pope John Paul II issued a letter urging priests and Church officials to explore the internet’s potential...
