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Looking Back: Benedict XVI's Early Travels

Summarizing Facets of a Pontificate

Rome, March 04, 2013 (Zenit.org) José Antonio Varela Vidal | 1253 hits

Benedict XVI dedicated part of his time to travel and to visit his flock around the world. In fact, he made 30 trips within Italy – not counting the many Roman parishes he visited in his …

A Look at the History of the Camerlengo

Vatican City, March 04, 2013 (Zenit.org) | 1755 hits

A student of the history of the Roman Curia, in particular the office called the Apostolic Camera, will find that, as early as the 11th century, the term "camera thesauraria" (treasure …

Prefect of Papal Household Says His Holiness Is Calm and Serene

Vatican City, March 01, 2013 (Zenit.org) Junno Arocho Esteves | 3970 hits

As the clock struck 8 yesterday evening, the time of Sede Vacante began, thus officially ending the pontificate of Benedict XVI, now Pope Emeritus. The Swiss Guards, who are charged with the …

Archbishop of Urgell Was Among Last to Greet Benedict XVI

Vatican City, March 01, 2013 (Zenit.org) H. Sergio Mora | 2801 hits

After Benedict XVI's last audience in Saint Peter's Square on Wednesday, the archbishop of Urgell and episcopal co-prince of Andorra, Joan Eric Vives, greeted the Holy Father in the …

Correspondent Reports on Pope's Farewell From Castel Gandolfo

Castel Gandolfo, Italy, March 01, 2013 (Zenit.org) Ann Schneible | 2238 hits

"I will simply be a pilgrim who is beginning the last part of his pilgrimage on earth." These were some of the last words of Pope Benedict XVI, which he cheerfully delivered to the crowd …

@pontifex Made Inactive; Archived Tweets Available

Vatican City, March 01, 2013 (Zenit.org) | 1975 hits

The nine @pontifex Twitter accounts reached over three million followers just before 8 pm on Thursday, when the accounts were officially made inactive as the Sede Vacante started. The final …

Vatican City, March 01, 2013 (Zenit.org) | 3528 hits

From the Vatican, 1 March, 2013 Lord Cardinal, Analogously to what is prescribed by the Apostolic Constitution "Universi dominici gregis" of February 22, 1996 at no. 19, for the case of death …

Coins Also to Be Minted

Vatican City, March 01, 2013 (Zenit.org) | 2159 hits

The Philatelic and Numismatic Office of the Governorate of Vatican City State has issued four stamps with the image of an angel raising the pavilion (“umbraculum”) of the Apostolic Camera, …

"I wish still with my heart, my love, my prayer, my reflection, with all my inner strength, to work for the common good and the good of the Church and of humanity"

Castel Gandolfo, Italy, February 28, 2013 (Zenit.org) | 4030 hits

Here is a translation of the brief address Benedict XVI gave this evening when he arrived at Castel Gandolfo. He spoke without a script from the central balcony, concluding with his final …

Gives Last Papal Blessing to Crowds at Castel Gandolfo

Rome, February 28, 2013 (Zenit.org) Kathleen Naab | 2242 hits

During his last general audience Wednesday, Benedict XVI invited firm trust in the Lord, "like children in the arms of God." The serenity of that trust has been reflected on his face today, …

Promises Unconditional Reverence and Obedience to Future Successor

Vatican City, February 28, 2013 (Zenit.org) Junno Arocho Esteves | 2657 hits

Pope Benedict XVI met with Cardinals and members of the Roman Curia on the last day of his pontificate. This evening the Holy Father will go to Apostolic Palace at Castel Gandolfo where at …

"Among you, among the College of Cardinals, there is also the future Pope, to whom already today I promise my unconditional reverence and obedience"

Vatican City, February 28, 2013 (Zenit.org) | 6179 hits

Here is a translation of the Holy Father’s address to the Cardinals this morning in the Clementine Hall of the Apostolic Palace. * * * Venerable and dear Brothers, With great joy I welcome …

Gives Final Farewell at Castel Gandolfo

Castel Gandolfo, Italy, February 28, 2013 (Zenit.org) | 2004 hits

Benedict XVI gave a brief and emotional final farewell this evening, moments after arriving to the papal residence of Castel Gandolfo where he will stay for several weeks before taking up …

"It is we who must thank you for the example you have given us in the past eight years of your Pontificate"

Vatican City, February 28, 2013 (Zenit.org) | 3625 hits

At 11:00 am this morning in the Clementine Hall of the Vatican Apostolic Palace, the Holy Father met with the Cardinals present in Rome, for his farewell address. Here is a translation of the …

Social Media Gives Pontiff a Chance to Emphasize a Favorite Theme

Vatican City, February 28, 2013 (Zenit.org) | 1949 hits

"Thank you for your love and support. May you always experience the joy that comes from putting Christ at the centre of your lives." With those words, Benedict XVI offered his final tweet, …