COMMENTARY: Pope John Paul II's 1993 encyclical reminds us to pray that we be more willing to die than to lie, cheat, steal, fornicate or...
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With his papal election, Joseph Ratzinger (Benedict XVI) became the first pope to become a theologian.
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In Vittorio Messori's "The Ratzinger Report" the future Benedict XVI speaks about the norms for discerning alleged supernatural phenomena.
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Joseph Ratzinger has been called the “Mozart of Theology.” In this course we will read one of his early books, Introduction to Christianity,...
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Pope Francis said he was “used” in the 2005 conclave in an effort to block the election of Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger, though he supported...
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The Vatican is establishing a study group to more clearly define the crime of “spiritual abuse” in Church law. It follows a swath of...
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In his latest book-interview, in addition to revelations on subjects such as the 2005 conclave, Pope Francis fondly remembers Benedict XVI's...
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A couple of days ago, looking through and re-reading sections from some of the many (many!) books by Joseph Ratzinger/Pope Benedict XVI,...
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In my opinion, Joseph Ratzinger will be remembered as the best theologian of the twentieth century, having the longest and most impactful...
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Paul Elie writes about Joseph Ratzinger's time as a traditionalist, conservative cardinal for the Catholic Church, before he became Pope...
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