In the Spirit of Benedict XVI: Preserving the Faith, Shaping the Future.
We invite you to join our community and deepen your spiritual journey. Firm convictions give rise to a new sense of direction. We combine a deep faith with a clear-eyed view of today’s challenges.
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Guided by Pope Benedict’s motto, “Cooperator of Truth”, the Society makes the riches of Revelation (fides quae) accessible, inspiring new generations and renewing Church and society through Joseph Ratzinger’s enduring theological vision. To this end, it supports initiatives across diverse fields.
- Pope Benedict XVI
The World offers you comfort. But you were not made for comfort. You were made for greatness.
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Times of deep silence and prayer bring you closer to God and to yourself
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Benedict XVI Forum Altötting 2026
1-5 July, Altötting, Germany. This year marks the third edition of the Benedict XVI Forum in Altötting. Over the course of five days, leading experts will deliver lectures on the theme "Healing Through Faith," as part of a broader spiritual program.
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April 16–17, Rome, Italy. Celebrating the 99th Anniversary of Pope Benedict XVI, the Benedict XVI Society gathers in Rome for a Solemn Mass at St. Peter's Basilica and an invitation-only gathering at the Pontifical Academy of Sciences featuring leading voices across theology, spirituality, and liturgy.
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For five decades, we have been supporting people on their journey of faith. We are a community that believes in the power of prayer, education and human connection, inspired by the thought of Pope Benedict XVI.
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