COMMENTARY: The homily for the pope emeritus was inadequate for the occasion, but measured by the Holy Father’s own standards, it was actually something special. Pope Francis presides over the funeral ...
NEW YORK CITY (WABC) -- Under a majestic, bright blue sky, an open-air funeral Mass was held on Saturday morning for a man who looked to open the Church to the masses. More than 250,000 people, ...
COMMENTARY: The funeral rites follow from the novelty of the Pope Emeritus’ abdication in 2013, which was an utter innovation in the entire history of the Church. Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger blesses the ...
Pope Francis was eulogized by Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re at his funeral Mass Saturday in St. Peter’s Square. Re remembered Francis as a "pope among the people, with an open heart towards everyone." ...
Following are NCR reader responses to recent news articles, opinion columns and theological essays with letters that have been edited for length and clarity. Mass addendums Reese's article on the ...
In this image released on Thursday, Jan. 5, 2023, by the Vatican Media news service, Pope Francis touches the coffin of late Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI after the funeral mass for late Pope Emeritus ...
The former pope’s supporters, who include conservatives, said Francis’ approach seemed paltry in comparison to Benedict’s homily at the funeral of Pope John Paul II. By Jason Horowitz and Ruth Graham ...
What makes a great Catholic homily? And what goes into the art of delivering it well? Preach is a new weekly podcast from America Media that features a diverse cast of Catholic preachers who open up ...
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