Pope Benedict Frequently Hinted at Resignation
Over the course of his busy pontificate, Pope Benedict XVI made many comments that now appear to have been prophetic regarding the sudden resignation he announced yesterday.
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Pope: Social Networking Essential to Modern Evangelization
In keeping with the Year of Faith, Pope Benedict XVI's World Communications Day message for 2013 says the virtual world of social networking can't be ignored if we want to spread the faith to the next generation, and cautions users to be more respectful and less provocative on-line.
Pope Warns About New Kind of Human Rights Abuses
In a major speech to the Vatican Diplomatic Corps yesterday, Pope Benedict XVI warned that selfish individuals who create new definitions of "human rights" to suit their personal agendas are causing an increasing intolerance of Christianity and of Christians who object to so-called "equality" laws.
Pope: Better World Hiding in the Shadows
Instead of giving in to the discouragement caused by a constant barrage of bad news in the media, Pope Benedict XVI advised Christians to look a little deeper in order to discover a better world that is too often hidden in the shadows of life.
Pope: True Peacemakers Defend Human Life
In his annual message of the World Day of Peace on January 1, Pope Benedict expressed concern about continued attacks on human dignity and said true peacemakers are those who work to defend human life from abortion.
Tweets to Live By: The Pope's Twitter Debut
The 795,794 followers of Pope Benedict XVI were delighted to receive their first tweets today, messages that were full of joy and hope.
Pope: In Troubled Times, Seek the Soft Breath of Grace
There's no doubt that the last election left many Christians dispirited, wondering how a nation in such a steep downward spiral can be saved; however, as Pope Benedict XVI reminds us, the salvation of the world isn't the work of man or science or technology - but of grace alone. And in this truth, let us all take heart!
Pope's New Twitter Account Sparks Praise - and Hate
Beginning on the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Pope Benedict XVI will start tweeting in six languages from his own personal handle @Pontifex, an announcement that brought tens of thousands of followers as well as a rash of crude remarks.
Pope's Lebanon Visit a Triumph for Peace
Pope Benedict XVI's visit to Lebanon was a resounding success; with massive crowds greeting him at every stop as the entire nation heard him call for a time to give love the victory over hate and to encourage both Muslims and Christians to live together in peace.
Pope Determined to Visit Lebanon Despite Recent Violence
On the day before he leaves for an historic trip to Lebanon, Pope Benedict XVI issued a statement condemning the attacks on the U.S. consulate in Libya that left four people dead, and renewed his determination to embark for an historic trip to Lebanon tomorrow.
