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I would like to emphasize the critical role of spiritual guidance in the journey of faith and, in particular, in response to the vocation of special consecration for the service of God and his people
Today, our celebration is a visible sign of the communion of faith spread throughout the entire world and how it is anchored here in Rome, where Peter lives, now bearing the name Benedict XVI.
No Justice without Life ... I express my hope that your deliberations will encourage the political and legislative initiatives being promoted in a growing number of countries to eliminate the death penalty and to continue the substantive progress made in conforming penal law both to the human dignity of...
It has been my hope and prayer that by focusing on the Word of God with no commentary, our Bible recordings would be welcomed by all people ... This recording of the Latin Neo-Vulgate, and being welcomed to present it to Pope Benedict XVI, is a wonderful fulfillment of 30 years of prayer and commitment ...
You don’t like shopping or large crowds or lines. But deadline’s over, Andy, and you don’t want to go home; this is your chance. And think of the deals. C’mon, this is Black Friday; drop some boom upside your Christmas shopping, bro
While I was writing the movie, I read many documents that said many newly elected Popes panicked and had this trouble ... In an interview, Benedict XVI [the current Pope] said that he had the same feeling when he learnt he was elected. He said so, so we have to believe him. I’d also been struck by the f...
You don’t like shopping or large crowds or lines. But deadline’s over, Andy, and you don’t want to go home; this is your chance. And think of the deals. C’mon, this is Black Friday; drop some boom upside your Christmas shopping, bro
Pope Benedict XVI has made the New Evangelization a priority
With his human heart ... Jesus learned to pray from his Mother and from the Jewish tradition, yet the source of his prayer is his eternal communion with the Father.
Al-Qaida in Iraq warned Pope Benedict XVI that its war against Christianity and the West will go on until Islam takes over the world.
The Church cannot sanction pastoral practices—for example, sacramental pastoral practices—which contradict the clear instruction of the Lord
Despite attempts to still the Church’s voice in the public square, many people of good will continue to look to her for wisdom, insight and sound guidance
Respecting the Creator's footprint allows a better understanding of our true human identity
I hope that all members of the international community agree on a responsible and credible response to this worrisome and complex phenomenon, taking into account the needs of the poorest and future generations
I hope all members of the international community will agree a responsible, credible and united response to this worrying and complex phenomenon
In reality, the true 'owner' of the world is not man but God
Young people have a right to hear clearly the Church’s teaching and, most importantly, to be inspired by the coherence and beauty of the Christian message
Pope Benedict XVI (Latin: Benedictus PP. XVI; Italian: Benedetto XVI; German: Benedikt XVI; born Joseph Alois Ratzinger on 16 April 1927) is the 265th and reigning Pope, by virtue of his office of Bishop of Rome, the head of the Roman Catholic Church and, as such, Sovereign of the Vatican City State. He was elected on 19 April 2005 in a papal... Full Article
Pope Benedict XVI meets Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez during a private audience at the Vatican, 11 May 2006. Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez arrived yesterday in Rome for the first stage of a European visit.
View Photo »Pope Benedict XVI waves as he leaves at end of a mass for 22 new Cardinals and their family in Paul VI hall at the Vatican February 20, 2012.
View Photo »Newly-appointed cardinal Timothy Michael Dolan of the US gestures to his parents gathered in in Aula Paolo VI at the Vatican for a private audience by Pope Benedict XVI on February 20, 2012. The 84-year-old head of the Roman Catholic Church created the 22 new cardinals two days...
View Photo »Newly-appointed cardinal Indian George Alencherry, holds his biretta's hat as he arrives in Aula Paolo VI at the Vatican for a private audience by Pope Benedict XVI on February 20, 2012. The 84-year-old head of the Roman Catholic Church created the 22 new cardinals two days earlier,...
View Photo »Pope Benedict XVI delivers his blessing as he leaves at the end of a special audience held for newly-elevated cardinals, in the Pope Paul VI hall at the Vatican, Monday, Feb. 20, 2012. Benedict XVI formally created 22 new cardinals on Saturday Feb. 18.
View Photo »Pope Benedict XVI attends a special audience held for the newly-elevated cardinals, in the Pope Paul VI hall at the Vatican, Monday, Feb. 20, 2012. Benedict XVI formally created 22 new cardinals on Saturday Feb. 18.
View Photo »Pope Benedict XVI, flanked by Bishop James Harvey, left, and Rev. Georg Gaenswein, delivers his blessing during a special audience held for newly-elevated cardinals, in the Pope Paul VI hall at the Vatican, Monday, Feb. 20, 2012. Benedict XVI formally created 22 new cardinals on...
View Photo »Pope Benedict XVI (R) is greeted by the Newly-appointed Italian cardinal Fernando Filoni, in Aula Paolo VI at the Vatican, during his private audience on February 20, 2012. The 84-year-old head of the Roman Catholic Church created the 22 new cardinals two days earlier, presenting them...
View Photo »VATICAN CITY, VATICAN - FEBRUARY 19: Cardinal Sean Patrick O'Malley, archbishop of Boston attends a mass held by pope Benedict XVI in St. Peter's Basilica on February 19, 2012 in Vatican City, Vatican. The 84 year old Pontiff installed 22 new cardinals during his fourth concistory, who...
View Photo »VATICAN CITY, VATICAN - FEBRUARY 19: Pope Benedict XVI arrives to the St. Peter's Basilica to attend a mass with newly appointed cardinals on February 19, 2012 in Vatican City, Vatican. The 84 year old Pontiff installed 22 new cardinals during his fourth concistory, who will be...
View Photo »VATICAN CITY, VATICAN - FEBRUARY 19: Cardinal Keith O'Brien, archbishop of Saint Andrews and Edinburgh attends a mass held by pope Benedict XVI in St. Peter's Basilica on February 19, 2012 in Vatican City, Vatican. The 84 year old Pontiff installed 22 new cardinals during his fourth...
View Photo »VATICAN CITY, VATICAN - FEBRUARY 19: Newly Appointed cardinal Rainer Maria Woelki Archbishop of Berlin attends a mass held by pope Benedict XVI in St. Peter's Basilica on February 19, 2012 in Vatican City, Vatican. The 84 year old Pontiff installed 22 new cardinals during his fourth...
View Photo »VATICAN CITY, VATICAN - FEBRUARY 19: Newly Appointed cardinal Edwin Frederick O'Brien archbishop of Baltimore (L) and Joao Braz de Aviz (R) arrive in procession to the St. Peter's Basilica to attend a mass held by pope Benedict XVI on February 19, 2012 in Vatican City, Vatican. The 84...
View Photo »VATICAN CITY, VATICAN - FEBRUARY 19: Newly Appointed cardinals Rainer Maria Woelki Archbishop of Berlin (L) and Timothy Michael Dolan archbishop of New York (R) arrive in procession to the St. Peter's Basilica to attend a mass held by pope Benedict XVI on February 19, 2012 in Vatican...
View Photo »VATICAN CITY, VATICAN - FEBRUARY 19: Cardinal Dionigi Tettamanzi attends a mass held by pope Benedict XVI in St. Peter's Basilica on February 19, 2012 in Vatican City, Vatican. The 84 year old Pontiff installed 22 new cardinals during his fourth concistory, who will be responsible for...
View Photo »VATICAN CITY, VATICAN - FEBRUARY 19: Newly Appointed cardinal John Tong Hon Archbishop of Hong Kong adjusts the biretta cap to cardinal Julien Ries during a mass held by pope Benedict XVI in St. Peter's Basilica on February 19, 2012 in Vatican City, Vatican. The 84 year old Pontiff...
View Photo »VATICAN CITY, VATICAN - FEBRUARY 19: Newly Appointed cardinals John Tong Hon Archbishop of Hong Kong (R) and Timothy Michael Dolan archbishop of New York (L) attend a mass held by pope Benedict XVI in St. Peter's Basilica on February 19, 2012 in Vatican City, Vatican. The 84 year old...
View Photo »VATICAN CITY, VATICAN - FEBRUARY 19: Newly Appointed cardinal Timothy Michael Dolan Archbishop of New York attends a mass held by pope Benedict XVI in St. Peer's Basilica on February 19, 2012 in Vatican City, Vatican. The 84 year old Pontiff installed 22 new cardinals during his fourth...
View Photo »VATICAN CITY, VATICAN - FEBRUARY 19: Pope Benedict XVI shows the gospel as he celebrates a mass with newly appointed cardinals at St. Peter's Basilica, on February 19, 2012 in Vatican City, Vatican. The 84 year old Pontiff installed 22 new cardinals during his fourth concistory, who...
View Photo »VATICAN CITY, VATICAN - FEBRUARY 19: Newly Appointed cardinal Edwin Frederick O'Brien Archbishop of Baltimore adjusts his biretta cap during a mass held by pope Benedict XVI in St. Peter's Basilica on February 19, 2012 in Vatican City, Vatican. The 84 year old Pontiff installed 22 new...
View Photo »VATICAN CITY, VATICAN - FEBRUARY 19: Pope Benedict XVI waves as he leaves St. Peter's Basilica at the end of a mass with newly appointed cardinals on February 19, 2012 in Vatican City, Vatican. The 84 year old Pontiff installed 22 new cardinals during his fourth concistory, who will...
View Photo »A float with giant figures of former soccer star Zinedine Zidane (top, C), U.S President Barack Obama (C) , Pope Benedict XVI (R) and Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama (L) is paraded during the Nice Carnival in Nice, southeastern France, February 19, 2012. The carnival, which starts...
View Photo »Pope Benedict XVI waves at the end of a consistory mass in St Peter's Basilica at the Vatican February 19, 2012.
View Photo »Pope Benedict XVI celebrates a Mass in St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican, Sunday, Feb. 19, 2012. Sounding hoarse and looking tired, Pope Benedict XVI is leading 22 new "princes" of the church at Mass in St. Peter's Basilica a day after installing them as cardinals. Many of the men who...
View Photo »(From L) Newly-appointed cardinals Willem Jacobus Eijk of the Netherlands, Timothy Michael Dolan of the US and China's John Tong Hon attend the mass led by Pope Benedict XVI in solemnity of the chair of St. Peter with new Cardinals in St. Peter's basilica at the Vatican on February 19,...
View Photo »Pope Benedict XVI meets Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez during a private audience at the Vatican, 11 May 2006. Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez arrived yesterday in Rome for the first stage of a European visit.
View Photo »I would like to emphasize the critical role of spiritual guidance in the journey of faith and, in particular, in response to the vocation of special consecration for the service of God and his people
Today, our celebration is a visible sign of the communion of faith spread throughout the entire world and how it is anchored here in Rome, where Peter lives, now bearing the name Benedict XVI.
No Justice without Life ... I express my hope that your deliberations will encourage the political and legislative initiatives being promoted in a growing number of countries to eliminate the death penalty and to continue the substantive progress made in conforming penal law both to the human dignity of...
It has been my hope and prayer that by focusing on the Word of God with no commentary, our Bible recordings would be welcomed by all people ... This recording of the Latin Neo-Vulgate, and being welcomed to present it to Pope Benedict XVI, is a wonderful fulfillment of 30 years of prayer and commitment ...
You don’t like shopping or large crowds or lines. But deadline’s over, Andy, and you don’t want to go home; this is your chance. And think of the deals. C’mon, this is Black Friday; drop some boom upside your Christmas shopping, bro
While I was writing the movie, I read many documents that said many newly elected Popes panicked and had this trouble ... In an interview, Benedict XVI [the current Pope] said that he had the same feeling when he learnt he was elected. He said so, so we have to believe him. I’d also been struck by the f...
You don’t like shopping or large crowds or lines. But deadline’s over, Andy, and you don’t want to go home; this is your chance. And think of the deals. C’mon, this is Black Friday; drop some boom upside your Christmas shopping, bro
Pope Benedict XVI has made the New Evangelization a priority
With his human heart ... Jesus learned to pray from his Mother and from the Jewish tradition, yet the source of his prayer is his eternal communion with the Father.
Al-Qaida in Iraq warned Pope Benedict XVI that its war against Christianity and the West will go on until Islam takes over the world.
The Church cannot sanction pastoral practices—for example, sacramental pastoral practices—which contradict the clear instruction of the Lord
Despite attempts to still the Church’s voice in the public square, many people of good will continue to look to her for wisdom, insight and sound guidance
Respecting the Creator's footprint allows a better understanding of our true human identity
I hope that all members of the international community agree on a responsible and credible response to this worrisome and complex phenomenon, taking into account the needs of the poorest and future generations
I hope all members of the international community will agree a responsible, credible and united response to this worrying and complex phenomenon
In reality, the true 'owner' of the world is not man but God
Young people have a right to hear clearly the Church’s teaching and, most importantly, to be inspired by the coherence and beauty of the Christian message
