« Each time I read the works of Joseph Ratzinger/Benedict XVI, I realize more and more clearly that he does “theology on his knees”: on his knees, because, even before being a very great theologian and master of the faith, we see that he is a man who truly believes, who truly prays; we see … Read more
The Vatican’s intention is to give him a solemn but sober farewell, respecting the express wish of Benedict XVI. The emeritus pope Benedict XVIwho died yesterday Saturday at the age of 95, will be fired by the faithful and by his successor, Francisco, during this week, with a three-day burning chapel and a solemn funeral … Read more
The death of a head of the Catholic Church entails well-defined ceremonial procedures. In the case of the death of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI. However, the Vatican protocol is breaking new ground. An overview: mourning timeA deceased pope is commemorated with a nine-day period of mourning, which bears the Latin name “Novemdiales”. Normally, after the … Read more
It didn’t take long for the first theories to emerge. Benedict XVI had barely announced his resignation from office when, in 2013, the first challenges to the decision of the German pope emerged. According to these theses coming from traditionalist spheres, the decision of the former Cardinal Ratzinger could not be valid, and Francis, therefore, … Read more
This Saturday, December 31, the Vatican announced the death of the pope emeritus, Joseph Ratzingeralso know as Benedict XVI. The stage of him in front of the Holy See It began in 2005 and was marked by a series of controversies that led him to formalize his resignation from the pontificate in 2013. His announcement … Read more
After the death of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, doubts have arisen about what protocols will be carried out and whether he will receive the treatment of a Pope or a bishop, since he resigned from the position of highest authority in 2013. This morning the death of Pope emeritus Benedict XVI was reported, who He … Read more
Initially, the pope emeritus swore allegiance to the supreme pontiff and kept solemn silence regarding his decisions. Little by little, however, the situation changed and Ratzinger’s interventions became more and more numerous. When Pope Benedict XVI announced his historic resignation in February 2013 set a precedent without equal in the recent history of the Church. … Read more
Benedict XVI had shown health problems in recent days. On Wednesday, December 28, Pope Francis had requested “a special prayer” from the faithful who attended his general audience, in favor of his predecessor. The emeritus pope Benedict XVI He died today at the age of 95 in the Vatican’s Mater Ecclesiae monastery, where he had … Read more