pope benedict xvi

February 18, 2013

Video: Rev. Robert A. Sirico at the 2005 Papal Conclave

Digging into the Acton video vault, we’ve reposted on YouTube some of the analysis that Rev. Robert A. Sirico, co-founder and president of the Acton Institute, handled as the on-air expert for BBC News in 2005 and, when not on call from the BBC, Fox News, EWTN and others. Continue Reading...

February 15, 2013

Putting the Resignation of Benedict XVI in Perspective: Kresta in the Afternoon

This week, Istituto Acton Director Kishore Jayabalan joined Al Kresta of Ave Maria Radio to discuss the historic resignation of Pope Benedict XVI. The special broadcast featured Fr. Joseph Fessio, S.J., Continue Reading...

February 14, 2013

Orthodox Priest: Pope Benedict Helped Heal East-West Divide

On Catholic Online, Fr. Johannes L. Jacobse praised Pope Benedict XVI for his “deep understanding” of the Christian patrimony of Christendom. “The Christian foundation of culture should be self-evident to most, but in our post-Christian (and poorly catechized) age our historical memory has grown increasingly dim,” he said. Continue Reading...

February 13, 2013

Audio: Rev. Robert Sirico Discusses Papal Resignation on CNBC

On Feb. 11, Rev. Robert Sirico discussed the unexpected resignation of Pope Benedict XVI on CNBC News. He talked about Pope Benedict XVI’s reason for resigning, what happens when the papal seat is empty, and who potential candidates for the new pope are. Continue Reading...

February 13, 2013

Audio: Kishore Jayabalan discusses Pope Benedict XVI’s Resignation

Seize the Day with Gus Lloyd on SiriusXM’s the Catholic Channel interviewed Kishore Jayabalan, director of the Acton Institute in Rome, regarding Pope Benedict XVI’s unexpected resignation. Jayabalan discussed the mood in the Rome, the shock of the timing, and Pope Benedict XVI’s legacy. Continue Reading...

February 12, 2013

What Will the Next Papal Conclave Be Like?

It hasn’t happened in some 600 years: a conclave of cardinals called together to elect a pope, while the previous pope is still living. So what will this conclave look like? Continue Reading...

February 11, 2013

‘He feels like he has been left behind in some way’

Kishore Jayabalan, Director of Istituto Acton in Rome, gave an interview today with Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty regarding the resignation of Pope Benedict XVI. While the pope cited his health as the reason he was stepping down, Jayabalan was asked if there were other contributing factors. Continue Reading...

February 11, 2013

Samuel Gregg: ‘Benedict XVI: Reason’s Revolutionary’

Over on National Review Online, Acton Research Director Samuel Gregg considers what will be Pope Benedict’s last legacy: In forthcoming weeks, there will be many commentaries on what this Pope has achieved in a relatively short time. Continue Reading...

February 11, 2013

After Pope Benedict Resigns, Fight Against ‘Dictatorship of Relativism’ Goes On

Today, Acton’s Rome office and the world were stunned by what the Dean of the College of Cardinals said was a “bolt out of the blue”: just after midday Benedict XVI informed the public that he would be stepping down as the Catholic Church’s pontiff and one of the world’s preeminent moral and spiritual leaders, effective on February 28. Continue Reading...

February 11, 2013

Rev. Sirico on Pope Benedict XVI’s Resignation

The Rev. Robert Sirico offers his thoughts on the announcement this morning from Pope Benedict XVI that he is resigning from the papal office as of February 28. It is a sobering thought to think that the last time a Pope resigned (Pope Gregory XII in 1415), America had not yet been discovered. Continue Reading...

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