The Benedict XVI Society provides an international point of reference for selected conferences, lectures, symposia, and gatherings dedicated to the life, thought, and theological contribution of Joseph Ratzinger / Pope Benedict XVI.
By bringing together relevant events from institutions and initiatives around the world, the Society seeks to make these opportunities more accessible, encourage participation, and foster international exchange.
Discover selected conferences, lectures, symposia, and gatherings from around the world.
Pázmány Péter Catholic University · Budapest, Hungary
Presentation of the third volume of Joseph Ratzinger’s Opera Omnia in Hungarian, exploring philosophical reason, culture, Europe, and society.
Organizers: Vatican Joseph Ratzinger–Benedict XVI Foundation and Pázmány Péter Catholic University
Stiftspfarrkirche · Altötting, Germany
Anniversary Mass commemorating the 20th anniversary of Pope Benedict XVI’s visit to Altötting.
Organizers: Gnadenort Altötting and Diocese of Passau
Pfarrkirche St. Oswald · Marktl am Inn, Germany
Anniversary Mass for the 20th anniversary of Pope Benedict XVI’s visit to Marktl am Inn.
Organizer: Geburtshaus Papst Benedikt XVI. Marktl/Inn
Universidad de La Sabana · Bogotá, Colombia
An international conference marking Joseph Ratzinger’s centenary through engagement with his theological thought.
Organizers: Vatican Joseph Ratzinger–Benedict XVI Foundation and Universidad de La Sabana
Augustinianum · Rome, Italy
The annual meeting of Ratzinger’s circle of students, including a public symposium on September 26.
Organizer: Neuer Ratzinger Schülerkreis e.V.
Geburtshaus Papst Benedikt XVI. · Marktl am Inn, Germany
On the 800th anniversary of Francis of Assisi’s death, a lecture with Dr. Franz Haringer, theological director of Pope Benedict XVI’s birthplace.
Organizer: Geburtshaus Papst Benedikt XVI. Marktl/Inn
Collège des Bernardins · Paris, France
An international symposium exploring Benedict XVI’s addresses in France across faith and reason, culture, politics, and the future of Christianity.
Organizers: Collège des Bernardins and international partners
University of Vienna · Vienna, Austria
An international symposium on revelation, Scripture, and tradition as fundamental principles of Catholic theology in Joseph Ratzinger’s thought.
Organizers: Vatican Foundation, University of Vienna, and University of Augsburg
Multiple venues · Almería, Spain
An international congress of academic lectures, liturgical celebrations, and cultural events on Ratzinger’s theological, philosophical, and human contribution.
Organizers: Congreso Internacional committee, Providentia, and international partners
St. Maria Himmelfahrt & St. Gertrud · Herzogenrath, Germany
A two-day event for young adults with talks, discussions, Mass, and spiritual moments.
Organizers: Benedict XVI Society, Fundatio Christiana Virtus e.V., and K-TV
Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota · Minneapolis, USA
A presentation of Volume 6 of Joseph Ratzinger’s Collected Works, bringing renewed attention to his Christological thought.
Organizers: Word on Fire Academic, Benedict XVI Chair, and Vatican Foundation
Winona & Rochester, Minnesota · USA
The annual New Ressourcement conference explores the theological and intellectual sources that shaped Joseph Ratzinger’s thought.
Organizers: Diocese of Winona-Rochester, The New Ressourcement, and partners
Tangaza University · Nairobi, Kenya
An international symposium examining Africa and the renewal of the Church through the theological vision of Pope Benedict XVI.
Organizers: Vatican Foundation, Tangaza University, and Saint Mary’s University
Vatican City
The annual Ratzinger Prize ceremony honoring outstanding contributions to theology and intellectual engagement with the Christian faith.
Organizer: Vatican Joseph Ratzinger–Benedict XVI Foundation
Pontifical Athenaeum Regina Apostolorum · Rome, Italy
A centenary conference reflecting on Eschatology and Spe salvi. The call for papers is open to scholars and doctoral students; proposals are due September 25, 2026.
Organizers: Vatican Foundation and APRA
LMU Munich & St. Ludwig Church · Munich, Germany
An academic event and festive Mass honoring Pope Benedict XVI on the 100th anniversary of his birth.
Organizers: Joseph Ratzinger Pope Benedict XVI Foundation and partners
Altötting, Germany
The fourth annual theological gathering honoring Joseph Ratzinger’s legacy during his centenary year, with Mass, lectures, and discussions.
Organizers: Benedict XVI Society and Fundatio Christiana Virtus e.V.
