Photo of the Day: Praying in the Mater Ecclesia Chapel

Friday, May 3, 2013

Alicia Ambrosio

Pope Francis and Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI pray together in the chapel of the Mater Ecclesia monastery where the retired pope will live from now on. The two prayed side by side, “like brothers.” — Photo by L’Osservatore Romano

Photo of the Day: Pope Francis greets Pope Benedict

Thursday, May 2, 2013

Salt + Light Media

Pope Francis greets Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI inside the doorway of the Mater Ecclesia monastery in Vatican City. Benedict XVI returned to Vatican City for the first time after his resignation became official on February 28, 2013. — Photo courtesy of L’Osservatore Romano Photographic Service