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Archbishop praises international aid at one-year mark of war with Russia.
Answer to marriage isn’t blowing in the wind
By Quinton Amundson, The Catholic RegisterAnne and Dane MacCarthyöÏÓãÊÓƵapp 61-year marriage rooted their commitment to Catholic tradition.
The good, the true and the beautiful… of horror
By Michael Swan, The Catholic RegisterLots of people read Aquinas and ignore horror movies. Lots of people watch horror movies and ignore Aquinas. The opportunity we have is to bring these things together.
The colour of charity
By Quinton Amundson, The Catholic RegisterA colouring book of famous religious paintings shows the beauty of Christian faith both in art and charity.
Late pope laid to rest in saints’ spot
By Paulina Guzik, öÏÓãÊÓƵapp NewsIn what looks like a continuation of pontifical legacy, Pope Benedict XVI was buried in the crypt where his Polish predecessor, St. John Paul II, was first buried. St. John XXIII also was buried there prior to his beatification.
Santo subito? Church wise to take its time
By Justin McLellan, Catholic News ServiceWhen the coffin containing the remains of Pope Benedict XVI was carried into St. PeteröÏÓãÊÓƵapp Square, Jesuit Father Federico Lombardi was among the 3,700 priests who concelebrated the funeral Mass Jan. 5.
Pope Benedict canonized two Canadians
By Terry O'Neill, Canadian Catholic NewsDuring his pontificate, Pope Benedict XVI beatified 870 people and canonized 45 saints, among them two notable Canadians, St. Kateri Tekakwitha and St. André Bessette.
MontrealöÏÓãÊÓƵapp Great Blessing of Water calls for Ukraine peace
By Anna Farrow, Catholic Register SpecialWorshippers braved the bitter wind to celebrate the Great Blessing of the Water on the eve of Theophany. But they were equally there to pray for peace in their war-torn spiritual homeland across the sea.
Benedict had strong connection with youth
By Quinton Amundson, The Catholic RegisterFr. Joshua Roldan, the director of the Office of Catholic Youth at the Archdiocese of Toronto, turned 20 years old in 2005, the year the late Joseph Ratzinger became Pope Benedict XVI.
Scroll in Benedict's casket briefly summarizes his life and ministry
By Cindy Wooden, Catholic News ServicePope Benedict XVI was a renowned theologian, a "recognized authority," who left "a rich legacy of studies and research on the fundamental truths of the faith," said the official summary of his life and papacy.
Future doctor of the church? Scholars say German professor-pope stands the test of time
By Maria Wiering, öÏÓãÊÓƵapp NewsBeginning well before he was elected pope in 2005, Pope Benedict XVI made substantial contributions to theology and Catholic thought through his prolific writing, academic lectures and long-form interviews, say scholars who study his work. In the wake of his Dec. 31 death, Benedict has been heralded as one of the most important theologians of the 20th century, one whose scholarship will stand the test of time.