Catholic Diocese of Richmond Bishop Knestout issued a statement on Saturday, Dec. 31, 2022 after the death of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI earlier that day.
Bishop Knestout directed every parish to pray for the repose of the soul of Pope Emeritus Benedict. “We grieve with the rest of the world at the passing of His Holiness, Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI. He will be remembered for many accomplishments in his papacy, but perhaps, his most notable success we will look back and remember him for is his accomplishment as president of the Commission for Drafting the Catechism of the Catholic Church in which he immersed himself for six years of intense work.
“I have a special bond to the retired pope as much of my early formation of my episcopacy is linked to him. Pope Benedict named me an auxiliary bishop for Washington and my episcopal motto ‘Christ Our Hope’ I chose was also the theme of his papal visit in 2008 to Washington. It was an immense honor for me to meet him and serve as co-chairman of the committee that planned his papal visit 14 years ago. I am truly grateful for the opportunity to have met him…
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Catholic Church of the Visitation in Topping is a member of the Catholic Diocese of Richmond. The Diocese of Richmond covers approximately 36,000 square miles and serves more than 220,000 Catholics.
