Mar 2, 2013 2:30pm

On the Anniversary of the Election of Pope Pius XII, March 2, 1939: A Commentary on How a Pope Is Elected

Not only is today the anniversary of Pius XII's election in 1939, it is also his birthday: 1876. We honor his memory and offer thanksgiving for the gift of his life to our Church. Papal Artifacts will begin today to feature i... read more »

Feb 27, 2013 8:24pm

His Holiness, Benedict XVI: Pontiff Emeritus

Pope Benedict XVI on Wednesday delivered his final public speech at a general audience in St. Peter's Square on the eve of his historic resignation as leader of the world's 1.2 billion Catholics. The following are excerpts fr... read more »

Feb 24, 2013 10:50am

In Thanksgiving for His Ministry: Pope Benedict XVI 2005-2013

Joseph Alois Ratzinger was born in Marktl am Inn, Germany, on April 16th, 1927 on Holy Saturday. His father, a police officer, came from a traditional family of farmers in Bavaria. He spent his childhood in Traunsteing, a sma... read more »

Feb 22, 2013 6:40am

February 22: The Feast of the Chair of St. Peter: Honoring Pope Benedict XVI

The item presented here is an autographed color photo of Benedict XVI, dated May 9th, 2005. This is the first one Father Kunst saw on the market within days of his election as pope. Since the fourth century, the feast of the ... read more »

Feb 22, 2013 6:32am

On the Feast of St. Jean Vianney: Father Richard Kunst's Live Interview with EWTN

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