Category Archives: Pope Benedict XVI

My Thoughts on Pope Benedict’s Abdication

Posted on February 13, 2013 by John Paul Wohlscheid

This Monday we head the news that Pope Benedict XVI is abdicating the Chair of St. Peter. I head this sad news shortly after I woke up at 6 am. My first thought was that it was a horrible and … Continue reading →

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Pope Benedict XVI is Now the 4th Oldest Pope in Church History

Posted on January 17, 2013 by John Paul Wohlscheid

Pope Benedict XVI continues to amaze me. I read the other day that he is now the fourth oldest pope in the history of the Roman Catholic Church. He just recently passed Blessed Pope Pius IX. Next year he will … Continue reading →

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Revisiting Pope Benedict’s 2009 Letter on SSPX

Posted on July 27, 2012 by John Paul Wohlscheid

There is a lot of disagreement all over the internet concerning the current status of the Society of St. Pius X. Back in 2009, Pope Benedict XVI stated the current status of the SSPX in his letter to the bishops … Continue reading →

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Archbishop Fulton J Sheen on Our Lady

Posted on July 10, 2012 by John Paul Wohlscheid

In the last couple of weeks, Pope Benedict XVI declared Archbishop Fulton J Sheen venerable. In honor of this influential Catholic evangelist, I would like to present this beautiful and moving talk given by the Archbishop on Our Lady.

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The Fat Lady Has Yet To Sing: the Vatican and the 21st Century Protestants (SSPX)

Posted on May 1, 2012 by John Paul Wohlscheid

One of the biggest religious news stories in the last month has been the conclusion of talks between the Vatican and the schismatic, break-off SSPX group. Here are my thoughts on the subject. Before I do I want to make … Continue reading →

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The Roles Have Been Reversed

Posted on April 1, 2012 by John Paul Wohlscheid

Well, Pope Benedict  finished his visit to Cuba last week and is now home. While he was there, the Holy Father had a meeting with Fidel Castro. He also said Mass in Havana’s Revolution Square for over 300,000 people. One … Continue reading →

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Highlights of 2011 and Hope for 2012

Posted on January 1, 2012 by John Paul Wohlscheid

2011 was a turbulent year and I can’t say that I’m sorry to see it go. Now we’re staring at the blank slate that is 2012. Even though much of what happened in 2011 was bad (Muslim Brotherhood taking over … Continue reading →

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Full Text of Universae Ecclesiae, the Instructions on Summorum Pontificum

Posted on May 14, 2011 by John Paul Wohlscheid

The following was released by the Pontifical Commission Ecclesia Dei on May 13, 2011 Instruction on the application of the Apostolic Letter Summorum Pontificum of His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI given Motu Proprio I. Introduction 1. The Apostolic Letter Summorum Pontificum … Continue reading →

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Six Years and Counting

Posted on May 1, 2011 by John Paul Wohlscheid

April 19, 2011 marked the sixth anniversary of Cardinal Ratzinger being elected Pope of the Roman Catholic Church by the College of Cardinals through the intercession of the Holy Ghost. It is really quite amazing what he had accomplished in … Continue reading →

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Happy 84th Birthday, Pope Benedict XVI

Posted on April 16, 2011 by John Paul Wohlscheid

Pope Benedict XVI celebrates his 84th birthday today. Not surprisingly, the Pope spent his birthday working. He gave a speech to welcome the new Spanish ambassador, appointed an Italian bishop and met with several members of the hierarchy. There was not rest for … Continue reading →

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