Pope Benedict XVI Resigns

(VATICAN CITY) — Pope Benedict XVI announced Monday he would resign Feb. 28 because he is simply too old to carry on. The following link will take you to the text of his announcement, delivered to cardinals gathered for a ceremony to name three new saints:  http://world.time.com/2013/02/11/text-of-popes-resignation-announcement/#ixzz2Kau4l7qy

Pope's Lenten Message: Compelling Relationship Between Faith and Charity

The Holy Father's Lenten Message for 2013 is entitled: Believing in Charity Calls Forth Charity: "We have come to know and to believe in the love God has for us," (1Jn 4:16).  

To see the text of Pope Benedict XVI's message go to http://www.zenit.org/article-36460?l=english