Pope Francis voted for Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger, the future Pope Benedict XVI, in the 2005 conclave that followed the death of St. John Paul II.
9 months ago

In my opinion, Joseph Ratzinger will be remembered as the best theologian of the twentieth century, having the longest and most impactful...
24 months ago

A couple of days ago, looking through and re-reading sections from some of the many (many!) books by Joseph Ratzinger/Pope Benedict XVI,...
24 months ago

Joseph Ratzinger came to the University of St. Thomas in 1984 to preside at the dedication of the new Saint John Vianney College Seminary...
143 months ago

For more than two decades, as a cardinal, Joseph Ratzinger repeatedly refused to let Catholics question Church doctrine.
24 months ago

Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, the first pope in 600 years to resign, has died. Here are highlights from his life.
24 months ago

Our Editorial Director reflects on the journey of faith of the late Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, saying he was a witness and master of...
24 months ago

Benedict XVI said he never wanted to be Pope but took the helm of the Catholic Church in the midst of an unprecedented storm.
140 months ago

COMMENTARY: Both scholarly and yet accessible, Joseph Ratzinger's Christocentric approach brought a clarity of thought that the Church will...
24 months ago

Bishop Barron's Word on Fire was selected to publish all of Joseph Ratzinger's pre-papal writings in English, many for the first time.
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