Pope Francis has launched a tweet on the first anniversary of Benedict XVI’s historic announcement of his resignation. “Today I ask you to join me in prayer for His Holiness Benedict XVI, a man of great courage and humility".
Two men gave remarkable testimonies of faith to the world during 2013: Pope Benedict XVI, who resigned his office on February 28, and Pope Francis, who was elected to be his successor on March 13. Pope Benedict, in his courageous decision to step down, taken after a long period of meditation and reflection, gave an example [...]
Pope Benedict XVI and Msgr. Alfred Xuereb during the prayer of the Angelus at Castel Gandolfo, summer papal residence, near Rome, on July 10, 2011 (Galazka photo). “To contrast Popes with each other reduces them because one loses the beautiful aspects and the significant characteristics of their personalities.” Monsignor Alfred Xuereb speaks from personal [...]
Pro-Life EVENT The Pope encouraged the participants in the two major events marking May 12 as Italy’s NATIONAL DAY OF PRO-LIFE MOBILIZATION: a collection of signatures in the Italian parishes in support of a Europe-wide campaign for the legal protection of the embryo and the PRO-LIFE MARCH in Rome from the Colosseum to Castel San’Angelo. “I [...]
The Rebibbia prison on the outskirts of Rome is known for having hosted a historic meeting: that between John Paul II and Ali Agca, who had tried to assassinate him. On December 18, another Pope came to visit that prison: Benedict XVI. He met with the inmates, conversed with them, took questions from them, and prayed [...]