Pope Benedict XVI

12 Articles written

Mother, Queen and Patroness of the Brazilian people

Just as the Apostles, together with Mary, “went up to the upper room” and there, “with one accord devoted themselves to prayer” (Acts 1:13-14), so...

Defender and Interpreter of the Franciscan Charism

Faithful Image of the Founder Today I would like to talk about St. Bonaventure of Bagnoregio. St. Bonaventure, in all likelihood born in 1217,...

“A great portent appeared in Heaven”

Dear Brothers and Sisters, Every year the important Feast of Mary Immaculate invites us to meet here, in one of Rome’s most beautiful squares,...