Benedict XVI, a Pope for the Future
The new Pope smiled and his prayer could be seen in his eyes. His name had been Ratzinger, a cardinal who symbolically died in this Conclave and was changed into the first Pope of the Third Millennium.
Like Jesus, I will be a shepherd, like Peter, a fisher of men
VATICAN CITY, APR 24, 2005 (VIS) - Given below is the text of the homily - published in English, French, Spanish, Italian and German - delivered by the Pope during the Mass for the inauguration of his pontificate.
Opus Dei Prelate to ordain 42 priests
Bishop Javier Echevarría will ordain 42 new priests from 13 countries in the Basilica of St. Eugene on May 21.
Pope Benedict XVI on St. Josemaria Escriva
"Letting God Work": An article by then-Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger, published on the occasion of the canonization of Josemaría Escrivá.
Statement of the Prelate of Opus Dei on the Election of the New Pope
"Today is a moment of great joy" declared Bishop Javier Echevarría, Prelate of Opus Dei, when learning of the election of Pope Benedict XVI.
What is the Holy Grail? How is it related to the Holy Chalice?
23 Questions & answers about Jesus Christ, prepared by a team of catholic theologians of the University of Navarre. This is question 23: "What is the Holy Grail? How is it related to the Holy Chalice?"
Ratzinger, Pope Benedict XVI
Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger has been chosen as Supreme Pontiff, 264th successor of Peter, taking the name of Benedict XVI.
The saints are not heroes, but friends of God
Cardinal Ratzinger, Vatican Prefect for Faith, Presents Book on Opus Dei Founder. Zenit.org reports.
"From God I invoke unity and peace for the human family"
Homily of the new Holy Father, delivered to the cardinals at his first Mass after becoming Pope.
Homily at the Pope's funeral
Below is the English translation of the homily, delivered in Italian by Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger, at the funeral Mass for the Holy Father John Paul II.