Now in its 12th year, the Church’s “24 Hours for the Lord” Lenten initiative is believed to have been inspired by the ...
German born Pope Benedict grew up at his family home in the southern German village of Marktl, close to Austria. Born Joseph Aloisius Ratzinger, he was required to join the Hitler Youth aged 14 ...
The Pope appealed to St. Benedict for help "to hold firm Christ's central position in our lives. May he always be first in our thoughts and in all our activities!" Before concluding, Benedict XVI ...
Pope Benedict XVI, who was elected after the death ... He visited every corner of the globe, established World Youth Day, a global gathering of young Catholics every four years, gave a series ...