Pope Benedict XVI: ‘Mary Can Be Close to Us All Only Because She Is With God’

August 21, 2026 World News

ANDREAS SOLARO
Pope Benedict XVI waves to pilgrims gathered in the courtyard of the papal summer residence in Castel Gandolfo, during his Angelus prayers on Aug. 15, 2010.

Pope Benedict’s private homilies reflect upon Our Lady and a life well-lived with Christ.

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