The modern two-pope era drew to a close this morning at the Mater Ecclesiae Monastery. Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, born Joseph Aloisius Ratzinger and who went on to an impressive career as a post-Vatican II theologian before ascending to the chair of Peter, died early this morning. Three days ago, Pope Francis had asked the faithful to pray for his predecessor “until the end,” which came just as the year draws to a close:Read More
RIP, Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, 1927-2022
