Analysis: Was Benedict’s letter an endorsement, a critique – or neither?
March 16, 2018
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Benedict’s past statements mean his letter was inevitably of interest
Spe Salvi: A masterpiece of hope
December 9, 2017
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Lyrical and creative, Spe Salvi is the work of a brilliant mind
New ‘Pint-ifex’ beer honours Benedict XVI
November 1, 2017
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The ‘Beer-nedict XVI’ wheat beer was unveiled at a conference in Ohio
If you want to defeat the ‘alt-right’, try reading Benedict XVI
October 21, 2017
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The former Pontiff critiqued globalisation while showing how to reconcile unity with diversity
Archbishop Gänswein denies rumours Benedict XVI close to death
October 18, 2017
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The former Pope’s personal secretary said the rumours were ‘false and wrong’
Game of Thrones star to play Pope Francis in new film
September 7, 2017
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Anthony Hopkins is in talks to play Benedict XVI, according to reports
Is it too easy to become a saint?
July 20, 2017
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Critics say that a new path to canonisation lowers the bar, but it is less revolutionary than they think
Can anything stop Catholic infighting?
July 13, 2017
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Liturgical squabbles, doctrinal rows, vicious public spats: the Church is once again gripped by a 1970s-style factionalism
Cardinal Meisner was a fighter, but his last hours were touched by sadness
July 13, 2017
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Cardinal Meisner was steadfastly loyal both to Church teaching and his close friend Benedict XVI
St John Paul II ‘asked aides if he should resign but was advised against it’
June 15, 2017
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Officials and friends said that as the Holy Father he should carry on his mission until the end, his secretary has recalled
It’s no surprise Benedict XVI is praising Cardinal Sarah – the two enjoy a rare spiritual kinship
May 18, 2017
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The Cardinal and the Pope Emeritus understand that priests and bishops have a special requirement to constantly renew their life of prayer
Benedict XVI: Cardinal Sarah is the right man to guard the liturgy
May 18, 2017
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The retired pope has given a rare endorsement of a serving Church official