CCCB Statement on the Passing of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI

The Bishops of Canada join the People of God and Pope Francis in mourning the loss of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI and thank God for his life of humble and dedicated service. Benedict XVI leaves behind a great legacy of teaching that will continue to inspire us, both through the three encyclicals he wrote and through the many public speeches he delivered throughout the world as Supreme Pontiff. Pope Benedict XVI, “Cardinal Ratzinger”, served as a faithful and sure guide of Catholic doctrine in his various offices with the Holy See.

Funeral of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI - January 5, 2023

EWTN (click here) will broadcast the funeral of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI on January 5 at 2:30 a.m. Central Time. Salt + Light TV will delay-broadcast the Funeral Mass with English commentary at 10:30 a.m. Central Time at www.slmedia.org/live There will be a repeat broadcast of the Funeral Mass at 7 p.m. Central Time. For the Mass booklet (in English, Italian and Latin), click here.