Thousands Say Farewell to Benedict XVI
At the February 27 General Audience, St. Peter's Square was filled with many thousands of people who wanted to see Benedict XVI for one last time and thank him for his service to the Church.
To Fiji, in the wake of Cyclone Evan
A service project, organized by students from New Zealand and Australia, became a lot more challenging than originally planned.
Learning the message of St Josemaría at home
In anticipation of his priestly ordination in 2013, Rev. Deacon Daniel McCaughan reflects on the impact that the message of St Josemaría has had on his life.
"I, secluded in prayer, will always be with you"
Benedict XVI, speaking without notes, reflected on the importance of Vatican II when meeting with priests from the Rome diocese on February 15.
Then I began to work better
Manuel is a hairdresser and lives in Peru. In this short video he tells how St Josemaria's message changed his work and family life.
"Tu es Petrus"
In what has become a tradition for the Thursday following Ash Wednesday, the Pope met with the priests from the Diocese of Rome. Given the special circumstances, the invocation "Tu es Petrus" was sung.
"Continue to pray for me"
At the beginning of Lent, Benedict XVI explains why he has renounced the Petrine ministry and asks everyone to keep praying for him and for the future Pope.
Statement by Prelate of Opus Dei
Bishop Javier Echevarría expresses thanks to Benedict XVI "for his rich and fruitful magisterium, and also for his humble and generous example of service to the Church and the world."
"Setting the tone"
Do you have to get drunk to have a good time with your friends, or take drugs? Clement, who lives in Paris, talks about how his faith helps him find the right answer.
Letter from the Prelate (February 2013)
The Prelate considers the mystery of the Incarnation, and encourages us to contemplate Jesus Christ, "perfect God and perfect Man."