Ensuring the presence of Christ and the presence of Mary – Requiem for Benedict XVI in Schoenstatt
The Schoenstatt Movement celebrated a Requiem Mass for Pope Benedict XVI in the Church of the Holy Trinity on Mount Schoenstatt in Vallendar. In his homily, Father Lothar Penners briefly reviewed the life of the Pope Emeritus, highlighting his humility, warmth and his theological contributions to the Church.
Pope Benedict XVI, Our Friend on Earth and in Heaven
Pope Benedict has passed away. We as Church mourn him. He was a very special and close friend to Schoenstatt. He appreciated our charism and mission for the Church, accompanying us in a fatherly way and feeling very much loved and supported by us. Here is a brief review of that fraternal relationship between Pope Benedict and Schoenstatt.
Death of Pope Emeritus Benedict: his official biography
Following the announcement of the passing of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI on Saturday at the age of 95, we look back at his long life and its main highlights with the following official biography.