Pope Francis ‘pained’ by decision to turn Hagia Sophia into mosque
- Jul 12, 2020
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Theologian sees strong connection between Benedict XVI, Francis
- Nov 20, 2018
John Cavadini, one of the most influential American theologians of his generation, believes that there’s a strong connection between Pope Francis and his predecessor, Pope emeritus Benedict XVI.
Bond between Benedict, Francis runs through Italy’s ‘Chicken Soup for the Soul’
- Jun 7, 2018
As it turns out, both Popes Benedict and Francis are big admirers of Don Giacomo Tantardini, who penned a brief collection of prayers that went to become Italy’s version of “Chicken Soup for the Soul.”
Fashion’s ‘Oscars Night’ offers Church a teaching moment
- May 6, 2018
Rather than seeing the use of Catholic imagery at the fashion world’s biggest event as a risk, it could be seized as a huge teaching moment.
Retired pope celebrates 91st birthday
- Apr 16, 2018
Retired Pope Benedict XVI celebrated his 91st birthday April 16.
Pope Benedict rejects ‘foolish prejudice’ of a rupture with Francis
- Mar 12, 2018
Regarding the magisterium of Pope Francis, Benedict writes that “there is interior unity” between his pontificate and that of his successor.
Benedict XVI writes of his “pilgrimage towards Home” during “last, tiring” stage of his journey
- Feb 7, 2018
Pope emeritus Benedict XVI spoke about the “slow waning” of his physical strength and his “pilgrimage towards Home” in a letter sent to an Italian newspaper on Tuesday.
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