Archbishop praises international aid at one-year mark of war with Russia.

Answer to marriage isn’t blowing in the wind

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Anne and Dane MacCarthy’s 61-year marriage rooted their commitment to Catholic tradition.

The good, the true and the beautiful… of horror

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Lots 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

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A 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

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In 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

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When the coffin containing the remains of Pope Benedict XVI was carried into St. Peter’s Square, Jesuit Father Federico Lombardi was among the 3,700 priests who concelebrated the funeral Mass Jan. 5.

Pope Benedict canonized two Canadians

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During his pontificate, Pope Benedict XVI beatified 870 people and canonized 45 saints, among them two notable Canadians, St. Kateri Tekakwitha and St. André Bessette. 

Montreal’s Great Blessing of Water calls for Ukraine peace

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Worshippers 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

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Fr. 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

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Pope 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

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Beginning 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.