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Pope Benedict’s pre-papal writings to be published in English
Some two dozen works of the late Pope Benedict XVI’s pre-papal writings will be made available in English, many for the first time, in a new translation project to be edited by Australian theologian Tracey Rowland. Source: OSV News.
Benedict saw faith and reason as a ‘two-way process’
One of the enduring aspects of Pope Benedict XVI’s legacy will be the deep thinking he did on issues of faith and reason, says Melbourne priest Fr Jerome Santamaria. Source: Melbourne Catholic.
Suspect in theft of Benedict XVI’s pectoral cross arrested
Several months after the theft of a pectoral cross bequeathed by the late Pope Benedict XVI to a parish in his native Bavaria, police have apprehended the suspect in the Czech Republic. Source: CNA.
Conference to explore Benedict’s life and legacy
An inaugural conference in Melbourne next month will bring together experts and specialists on the late Pope Benedict XVI to explore his life and legacy. Source: Melbourne Catholic.
Pectoral cross of Benedict XVI stolen from Bavarian church
A pectoral cross bequeathed by the late Pope Benedict XVI to a parish in his native Bavaria has been stolen from the church where it was on display. Source: CNA.
Prosecutors drop case of alleged cover-up against Benedict XVI
A potential legal case against the late pope Benedict XVI over his handling of abuse during his time as archbishop of Munich has been dropped. Source: CNA.
Benedict’s ‘lost lectures’ collected in new book
Six lectures of Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger were almost lost forever. But now they have been collected in a new book, The Divine Project: Reflections on Creation and Church. Source: CNA.
Benedict posthumously defends Christianity in new book
Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI has posthumously defended Christianity against claims of intolerance “in the name of tolerance”. Source: CNA.
Pope Francis remembers Benedict’s ‘wisdom, tenderness, devotion’
Pope Benedict XVI “spread and testified to” the Gospel his entire life, Pope Francis told tens of thousands of people gathered for his predecessor’s funeral Mass. Source: CNS/USCCB.