Benedict XVI, first pope to resign in 600 years, dies at 95
Pope Benedict XVI greets a cheering crowd gathered to see him from the balcony window of the pontifical summer residence of Castel Gandolfo, on the outskirts of Rome, before he […]
Former Pope Benedict is ‘very sick’, Pope Francis says
By Delia Gallagher and Rob Picheta, CNN Updated 7:26 AM EST, Wed December 28, 2022 2005: Pope Benedict’s first speech Pope Francis has said that his predecessor Pope Benedict, the 95-year-old former pontiff […]
Address to H.H. Pope Benedict XVI by H.R.H. Prince Ghazi, 9th May 2009
Text of H.R.H. Prince Ghazi’s Speech at the King Hussein State Mosque – Saturday May 9th, 2009 May 11, 2009 Bism Illah Al-Rahman Al-Raheem Wa Al-Salatu wal-Salaamu ‘ala al-Nabi Al-‘Arabi […]
Two popes, plotting cardinals and the fallout of an explosive book
Source: The Guardian By Angela Giuffrida, who is the Guardian’s Rome correspondent Benedict and his inner circle are accused of intervening to halt Pope Francis relaxing celibacy rules as the […]
One church, two popes: why Catholicism is in crisis this Easter
The papacy Peter Stanford Pope Francis the reformer is being challenged by his conservative predecessor – who now has a far-right backing including Steve Bannon Sat 20 Apr 2019 […]
MASSIVE REVELATION: Ex-Pope Benedict XVI Confirms Church’s Total Guilt In Homosexual-Pedophile Abuse
By Joaquin Flores, who is Editor-in-Chief of Fort Russ News, as well as the Director of the Belgrade based think-tank, the Center for Syncretic Studies. Flores explains that despite some […]
A year after resignation, ex-Pope Benedict has no regrets
Pope Francis embraces Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI as he arrives at Castel Gandolfo summer residence (reuters tickers) February 9, 2014 – 13:51 By Philip Pullella VATICAN CITY (Reuters) – A year after his shock resignation, Pope Emeritus Benedict has no regrets and believes history will vindicate […]
French Muslim Leader on Papacy: ‘A New Beginning Is Necessary’
Dalil Boubakeur is one of France’s most prominent Muslims. In a SPIEGEL ONLINE interview, he discusses what retiring Pope Benedict XVI did wrong in bridging the Muslim-Catholic divide and how […]
After abuse scandal, Pope appoints new head of Irish church
STORY SUMMARY Pope Benedict on Friday appointed the new head of the Roman Catholic Church in Ireland to succeed Cardinal Sean Brady, whose tenure has been plagued by scandal over […]
Stop war in Syria before it becomes ‘field of ruins’: pope
Pope Benedict XVI celebrates the Epiphany mass in St. Peter’s Basilica, in Vatican, on January 6, 2013. VATICAN CITY: Pope Benedict on Monday urged the international community to end what […]
Pope’s Christmas message says hope mustn’t die in Syria, Nigeria
By Philip Pullella The Daily Star, Lebanon VATICAN CITY: Pope Benedict used his Christmas message to the world on Tuesday to say people should never lose hope for peace, even […]
Pope tells Abbas of hope for Mideast solution after UN vote
Epigraph: “And already have We (Allah) written in the Book of David, after the exhortation, that My righteous servants shall inherit the land.” (Al Quran 21:106) Reuters | Dec 17, […]
Exorcism: Is the Bible to Blame?
Written and collected by Zia H Shah MD, Chief Editor of the Muslim Times Spinello Aretino Exorcism of St Benedict Pope Benedict unwittingly performed an exorcism of two men possessed […]
Holy miscalculation: The entire Christian calendar is based on a sixth-century monk’s ‘mistake,’
The National Post: The entire Christian calendar is based on a miscalculation, according to Pope Benedict, who claims in a book published Wednesday that Jesus was born several years earlier […]
Simon – not Simon Peter
By Sardar Anees Ahmad Abstract: Simon, according to the Gospels, was the foundation for the church and was given the title “Cephas” or “the rock” – “Peter” serving as its translated form. Research, however, reveals Simon receiving this title is most inappropriate. ——————————————————————————————————————————————— “You are Peter, and on this rock […]
Pope to send a delegation to Damascus: Vatican
Story Summary Pope Benedict XVI will send a delegation to Damascus to express his solidarity with the Syrian people, the Vatican said on Tuesday, as violence escalated with deadly air […]
Arabic makes debut at papal audience with eye on region
Reuters | Oct 10, 2012 | JORDAN TIMES VATICAN CITY — Arabic made its debut as one of the official languages at Pope Benedict’s weekly general audiences on Wednesday as […]
Heed the message
The visit of Pope Benedict XVI can only be hailed as a success. It achieved all its objectives, from the collective welcome and genuine enthusiasm he received, to the problem-free […]
Pope urges world to offer solutions to end Syria crisis
BEIRUT: Pope Benedict XVI celebrated an open-air Mass for hundreds of thousands of people in Beirut Sunday and called on the Arab countries and the world to propose solutions to […]
Pope sends farewell message of unity
By Van Meguerditchian The Daily Star, Lebanon BEIRUT: Pope Benedict XVI called on all Lebanese to reject strife and work for unity as he wrapped up an historic three-day visit, […]