Francis Congratulates Benedict for Feast of St. Joseph

Holy Father Calls Pope Emeritus for His Name Day

Vatican City, March 20, 2013 (Zenit.org) | 1534 hits

The Vatican reported Tuesday afternoon that Pope Francis called his predecessor to congratulate him for the feast of St. Joseph, his name day. As he was baptized Joseph Ratzinger, Benedict …

Events on Francis' Schedule

Will Pray Midday Angelus With Faithful on Sunday; No Audience Wednesday

Vatican City, March 14, 2013 (Zenit.org) | 3344 hits

The Vatican press office announced the schedule for some of Pope Francis' first activities in the coming days: On Friday, 15 March, at 11:00am in the Clementine Hall he will meet with the …

Pontiff Entrusts Pastors of the World to St. Joseph

Reflects on Figure of Christ's Legal Father

December 19, 2010 | 1998 hits

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On St. Joseph, the Legal Father of Jesus

He "Looks to the Future With Confidence and Courage"

December 19, 2010 | 3244 hits

Here is a translation of the address Benedict XVI gave today before praying the midday Angelus together with those gathered in St. Peter's Square. * * * Dear brothers and sisters! On this …