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What has Pope Benedict recently said?
Since he retired on February 28, 2013, Pope Emeritus Benedict has not spoken publicly.
What is Pope Benedict's stand on immigration and noncitizens?
he said thay jesus and his family were immigrants
Why did Benedict XVI become pope?
He became pope because the College of Cardinals elected him as pope. It is said that Cardinal Ratzinger had been a close confident of Pope John Paul II and his personal choice to succeed him as pope.Pope Benedict was made pope, the successor of Saint Peter, just like every other pope is made pope. He was a Roman Catholic Cardinal elected by a congregation of Cardinals.
What were Pope Benedict's first words as pope?
The conclave of cardinals that elects the pope are secret so we will never know what was said right after the election of Benedict. We do the first word he said as Pope was "I accept" as he needed to accept the office and the second would be "Benedict" as he was asked which name he would use.
Who was Joseph Ratzinger?
Roman Catholic AnswerJoseph Cardinal Ratzinger was head of the Holy Office, and was elected Supreme Pontiff on the death of John Paul II, he is now styled His Holiness, Pope Benedict XVI.
Who was the most murderous pope?
A:Throughout history, popes have generally considered themselves above the law, which means that if a pope wished to commit murder or, more usually, order a victim to be murdered, he was free to do so. For this reason, it is hard to establish which pope was probably the most murderous. A likely candidate for this dubious honour is Pope Benedict IX, who is also the first sexually active pope said to have been primarily homosexual.
What did the pope say about condoms?
Recently the Pope has expressed his views on condoms. He has said that in some instances it may be appropriate for people to use them to stop the spread of HIV.Pope Benedict XVI agrees that condoms can be justified to stop the spread of AIDS.
Who was the 12 year old pope?
Some claim Pope Benedict IX was only 1 years old when he became pope but most now believe he was 20.Pope Benedict IX born Theophylactus of Tusculum in Rome, was Pope on three occasions between October 1032 and July 1048. Aged approximately 20 at his first election, he is one of the youngest popes in history. He is the only man to have been Pope on more than one occasion and the only man ever to have sold the papacy.
Why did Pope Benedict XVl choose the name Benedict?
The current pope (Benedict XVI) chose this name himself. He said he was thinking of two prior Benedicts: (1) St. Benedict, the Father of Western Monasticism; and (2) Pope Benedict XV.Why St. Benedict? Because he was a simple monk who desired to live a quiet life of prayer and work and lead others to do the same. He developed the practical "rule of life"(guide) that became the "standard" for thousands of monks and monasteries worldwide (most notably the great monastery at Monte Casino, located outside of Rome, Italy, and in existence from 529 AD to 1944 when it was destroyed by the Germans). These monks, following the Benedictine model/rule ultimately evangelized and educated Europe during the centuries known as the "Dark Ages." Pope Benedict XVI (elected in 2005 after the death of Pope John Paul II) didn't really want to be pope. He wanted to return to his birthplace (Bavaria) and devote himself to prayer and theological writing. Benedict XVI (formerly known as Joseph Cardinal Ratzinger) is a brilliant academic and theologian. He wanted to return to a life of peace, solitude and academic/theological pursuits. Didn't turn out that way. Another key to the pope's choice was the focus of St. Benedict (and the Benedictine monks) to evangelization of western Europe. Benedict XVI's focus is on the re-Christianization of Western Europe.Why Pope Benedict XV? He was pope during WWI and witnessed supposedly Catholic nations warring and attacking each other. Benedict XV's focus was a call to peace and reconciliation. He also vigorously sought to heal the divisions and wounds among the various Christian denominations and called for Christian unity between The Orthodox Church and The Catholic Church. Benedict XV called for an era of Christian renewal with prayer, intense Scriptural reading as the means to healing.That is essentially why Cardinal Ratzinger chose the papal (new) name of Benedict XVI.He wants to follow the good works Benedict XV had done before.
Who in the 20th century allowed Mass to be said in the vernacular language?
Pope Paul VI allowed the use of the vernacular.
What languages are the masses held in Saint Peter's Basilica?
If the mass is said by the pope, the language is Latin. However, there are many chapels within the Basilica that are used by priests who sometimes accompany pilgrim groups from across the world and these masses may be in any language.
Did Pope John XXIII go to church every day or just Sunday?
He said Mass, or attended Mass, every single day that his health permitted.
