Pope Benedict reflects on trip to Germany
During the September 28 general audience celebrated in St. Peter's Square, Pope Benedict XVI reflected on his recent apostolic trip to Germany, defining it as ``a great feast of the faith'' during which he had seen ``how it is God Who gives our lives their deepest meaning, their true fullness''.
Benedict XVI returns to Vatican for first time Emeritus Pope Benedict XVI came home to the Vatican on Thursday for the first time since he resigned Feb. 28, beginning an unprecedented era for the Catholic Church of having a retired pontiff living alongside a reigning one.