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Benedict XVI: Let us remember the faithful departed, because beyond death lies eternal life.

The Church invites us to commemorate all the faithful departed, turning our gaze toward what lies beyond death—a reality illuminated by the Resurrection of Christ, the sole hope in which human life finds its deepest and most authentic meaning.

The reflection offered by Benedict XVI at the general audience of November 2, 2011.

November 5, 2026 Source : Site officiel du Vatican

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Thursday, February 14, 2013: Pope Benedict XVI Illustrates the Second Vatican Council to the Clergy of Rome

MEETING WITH THE PARISH PRIESTS AND CLERGY OF ROME - ADDRESS OF HIS HOLINESS BENEDICT XVI

At a time when an artificial schism is looming between the false synodal Church and the FSSPX, with a false interpretation of the Second Vatican Council at stake for both sides, it is appropriate to return to the presentation given to the clergy of Rome by the last true reigning Pope, immediately after his famous 'Declaratio' and shortly before his departure to an impeded see.

June 19, 2026 Source : Site officiel du Vatican