Inside the Vatican – Easter Triduum & the Mind of Benedict XVI

Inside the Vatican – May/June 2023

The Mass, the Easter Triduum & the Mind of Benedict XVI

The May–June 2023 issue of Inside the Vatican engages key theological, liturgical, and spiritual questions at the heart of Catholic life. The lead story features responses from critics who challenge Archbishop Arthur Roche’s assertion that Church teaching on the Mass has changed, offering careful analysis of continuity, tradition, and the Church’s understanding of the sacred liturgy.

This issue also includes Inside the Vatican’s signature photo essay, following the Holy Father through the solemn days of the Easter Triduum. Through powerful imagery and thoughtful presentation, the essay invites readers to enter visually into the Church’s most sacred days, from the Last Supper to the Resurrection.

Adding spiritual depth, Anthony Esolen offers a reflective and inspiring essay urging readers to “drink deeply of the living waters,” drawing on Scripture, tradition, and the richness of Christian thought to encourage deeper faith and renewal.

Rounding out the issue is a lighter yet revealing feature on “Joseph Ratzinger, the gourmet,” offering a glimpse into the personal tastes and human side of the theologian who became Pope Benedict XVI. This portrait adds warmth and dimension to the legacy of one of the Church’s great modern thinkers.

This issue is essential reading for Catholics seeking thoughtful engagement with liturgy, spiritual renewal, and the enduring legacy of Benedict XVI.

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