Pope Benedict XVI - Evensong in Westminster Abbey - Full Video

[@giovanniserafino1731]

The kindness, respect and affection showed to Pope Benedict by the members of the Anglican Communion was phenomenal. The Archbishop of Canterbury's homily was inspiring. I was particularly moved when at the signing of the guestbook at the end of the service, the assisting Anglican clergyman calling the Pope's attention to some item on the table addressed him , sotto voce, as "Holy Father." When you reflect on the turbulent relationship between the Holy See and England in the 16th Century, this celebration was tremendously significant for all parties concerned.

[@ds1868]

+Giovanni Serafino For your information, the 'assisting Anglican clergyman' you refer to is The Very Reverend John Hall, Dean of Westminster, of whom this Abbey Church of Westminster is in charge. As such, the Dean of Westminster is the host, and both the Holy Father and the Archbishop of Canterbury are very welcome guests.

[@giovanniserafino1731]

+ds1868 Thank you so very much for your response. The kindness, respect, and professionalism of the Most Reverend John Hall was very impressive indeed. The Church of England is blessed in having such an outstanding man in ministry.

[@giovanniserafino1731]

+ds1868 I have no doubt, that the prayer of our blessed Lord, "That they may be one," shall come to pass through the good example, efforts and holiness of such great men as Dr Hall. May Her Majesty the Queen, whose strong Christian example of faithfulness and dedication as" Defender of the Faith" continue to guide us. God bless England and God save the Queen!

[@jordandrevelus8329]

Sorry to ask you this but I am a catholic and a bit confused. Where is the Arch-Bishop of Canterbury's Cathedral or at least what is the name. I am in discernment to the catholic church and the English church has always been every interesting to me.

[@simpsonhenry7289]

+Jordan Drevelus The Arch Bishop's Cathedral is in the city of Canterbury.

[@MrCubsfan3]

May Pope Benedict Rest In Peace.

[@THEJET52]

Unfortunately he isn’t. His esteem for the Anglican sect and his praying inside a heretical/Protestant church is strictly forbidden by the traditional Catholic Church whose dogmas cannot be changed. Sadly, they have been rejected by that priest . The Vatican 2 sect boldly rejects and contradicts Catholic teaching and esteems people who reject the Papacy, the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass, Confession, the Saints intercession. They reject Christ and His teachings. Who should follow and support them?

[@rafikbaladi6555]

Amen, what a Divine legacy he left and here we are shining with his torch of faith

[@angelameek9101]

I am so pleased that so many CHRISTIANS had the real pleasure of meeting the Head of the Catholic CHRISTIAN Church. I hope Jesus was very happy that so many came to welcome his servant here on this earth, it is a truly wonderful moment of CHRISTIAN unity, when we are stretch out our hands to one another and wish each other the sign of PEACE! As we celebrate the mass of JESUS CHRIST our SAVIOUR and our KING! Amen

[@ernst-dietmarhorstmann4949]

Well, this is a sign. The German Holy Father in Westminster Abbey. It is a sign for peace and reunification. We believe in one God and the people that seperated us are long dead. So let us pray together ! Best wishes from Hamburg/Germany

[@Cinemadamenic]

Herzlich Dank aus London!

[@ernst-dietmarhorstmann4949]

@@Cinemadamenic My dear friend in Christ. Best wishes from Hamburg/Germany

[@larrywarner4843]

It is corrupt dogmas that separate us. Not people.

[@simongleaden2864]

And what's more, a young Ratzinger served in the German army fighting against the Allies, including Britain.

[@attlee45]

@@simongleaden2864 and deserted at the first opportunity, seeing no action. Had he been caught, he would have been executed. Ratzinger was a traditionalist Catholic and no Nazi.

[@auyantepui3243]

It is very pleasant to see Pope emeritus Benedict XVI in England and especially in this abbey that for centuries was united with the rest of the catholic world. The Catholic Church is closely linked to the history and essence of England, beginning with the first mission sent by Pope Gregory I in 597. It must be remembered that dozens of English kings, writers, soldiers, artists, etc. were also devout Catholics. It is also pleasant to see the Pope live in peace with the Anglicans, because despite all the differences we are all Christians.. remember what the Bible says about the divisions in the church: Romans 16:17-18 I appeal to you, brothers, to watch out for those who cause divisions and create obstacles contrary to the doctrine that you have been taught; avoid them. For such persons do not serve our Lord Christ, but their own appetites, and by smooth talk and flattery they deceive the hearts of the naive.

[@Insperato62]

There were already Christians in England (& other parts of Britain) before 597 AD (eg Patrick from West Britain who was captured by Irish Slave Traders taken to Ireland in 4th century). Perhaps if England had be treated with more respect by Rome over the centuries there might not have been a schism (notably less bloody than that on the Continent).It began in 1066 when the Pope blessed William the Bastard's invasion of England to dethrone the annointed (with Holy Oil) King Harold II on the promise Rome would received 27%+ of land in England - immediate wealth). Greed.

[@thomasflynn4590]

Insperato62 . Not sure Thomas More would agree that was the cause of the schism, but appreciate the history facts- I was unaware

[@davek8712]

Very moving. May Christendom become united.

[@IndonesianTacticalChannel2]

The call to be ONE is for those lost ones to come back to the Mother Church, The Holy Catholic Church which whom Christ instituted.

[@lorenzorosario1093]

@?,?, whut? For your info the catholic church was the early christian church.

[@IndonesianTacticalChannel2]

@ The Catholic Church teaches what the Apostles and the early Fathers teaches, to be against the Holy Church and it's teaching is against what Jesus and the Apostoles teaches and make you a heretic. The Catholic Church and its diversity of rites (East and West) is the One Holy and Apostolic Church which whom the only Church Christ instituted, other are the Church which whom human/heretics/ reformators instituted.

[@joffryvangrondelle]

@@lorenzorosario1093 it wasn't

[@joffryvangrondelle]

@@IndonesianTacticalChannel2 the Roman catholic church isn't the first and only church, RCC dates from after the schisma, better relairn your church history .

[@jackyxu8067]

God bless Papa Benedict! May he live a long life. Such a holy man.

[@aspiretech-r4z]

He is not papa he is the pope

[@jesusislordsavior6343]

+Jacky Xu The papacy itself is invalid. If you want examples of holy men, look at the prophets like Moses, Samuel, Elijah and Elisha, Isaiah, Jeremiah, Ezekiel, Daniel, Hosea, Jonah, etc. Long ago, the Church forgot its Hebraic roots and embraced paganism. This corruption and idolatry needs to be rooted out.

[@kaibroeking9968]

Well, I do not wish him any evil. But as for the "holy man": There are quite a number of former altarboys in Germany who will disagree with that notion as far as that old sanctimonious git Ratzinger is concerned.

[@Miriana727]

Amen.

[@Tsalagi978]

Jesus is Lord & Savior false. You obviously have never read the Patristic Fathers and believe Christ to be a liar. Christ said the gates of Hell would not prevail. If the Apostles and Bishops of the entire Church fell into error then Hell won. Protestantism has no leg to stand on. The very idea is by the desires of men to shape the Church to their own opinions and not what Christ and the Apostles taught us.

[@xam091]

The liturgy is beautiful; the music/singing is divine! ❤️

[@twentism2488]

I'm Lutheran. So happy to see a relationship between a denominations. Could we united again, brothers and sisters in Christ?

[@thewinterlord1518]

Of course we can. Y'all can join us whenever you want.

[@jesusislordsavior6343]

+GabSiregar_ Was Luther's work in vain? Salvation is by grace through faith, NOT by denominational membership as so many Catholics suppose. Jesus said that unless one is born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God. While there are definitely Christian believers within the Roman confession, it is IN SPITE of their denominational teaching, NOT because of it. In the main, Rome has continued to be an enemy of the Gospel of grace since Luther's time. It has forced its followers into idolatrous practices contrary to the Word of God. Would Luther, or any person of Christian conscience, approve the doctrine of papal infallibility, invoked in 1870? Would any approve the present direction of Catholicism under Jorge (a.k.a. 'Francis') Bergoglio? You can do as you wish, but for me, fellowship with Catholics is only possible on an individual basis, and on OUR terms, not theirs. We must reject their institutions because their underlying doctrine is corrupt. Recommended reading: 'Far From Rome, Nearer to God' (edited by Richard Bennett), a collection of 50 testimonies by former Roman Catholic priests.

[@aslan8463]

Yes ❤️❤️🙏

[@FRAGIORGIO1]

--- Jesus wills it, but only HE can do it !

[@jesusislordsavior6343]

@@FRAGIORGIO1 If you mean that Christian unity is through the Spirit and not to be forged by ecclesiastical gamesmanship, I certainly agree.

[@josparkes9381]

Wonderful occasion with His Holiness and His Grace Dr Rowan Williams speaking in praise of Jesus Christ. A beautiful evensong indeed, and we are privileged to be able to see this !!!

[@jesusislordsavior6343]

+Jo Sparkes Let us not attribute to sinners Divine qualities. God is holy; God is gracious. The so-called 'pope' and the archbishop are like us-------------------'FOR ALL HAVE SINNED AND FALL SHORT OF THE GLORY OF GOD' (Romans 3:23).

[@Александр-н5з5ъ]

“His grace”? Rowan Williams isn’t an archbishop. Dr Williams is simply an ordinary layman.

[@josparkes9381]

@@Александр-н5з5ъ He was back then and this is what I was referring to at the time! He is not now of course in 2020

[@Александр-н5з5ъ]

Jo Sparkes He was never an archbishop. Anglicans don’t have valid orders.

[@ds1868]

@@Александр-н5з5ъ Your comment is not helpful. If you have nothing useful or positive to say be quiet.

[@MrTitan225]

This has to be the greatest day in the history of this great Abbey..... God Bless Pope Benedict and Dr. Williams ......

[@ds1868]

Well no there have been nearly 60 days greater than this day in the Abbey, each witnessing a Coronation of the King and/or Queen.

[@MrTitan225]

I was referring to the head of the RC Church being here.....this was so historical.....It would be wonderful to see The Archbishop come to the total splender of St. Peters and worship with the Pope

[@elaineblackhurst1509]

@@MrTitan225 Several have.

[@josparkes9381]

Very beautiful video of Pope Emeritus Benedict 16th !!

[@evaroettgers4707]

Wonderful two bothers embracing one another in the love of Christ.

[@thomassalois3508]

Anglican hymns singing is so beautiful I wish the Catholic Church would do it sometimes

[@hoorooblu]

Thomas Salois - you might enjoy a BBC show called "Songs of Praise" which is hymn-singing and songs ( not of cathedral quality but is BBC singalong quality, which is still quite good).

[@MrRoastedSnow]

Try Vespers in Westminster Cathedral. Pretty impressive

[@hoorooblu]

@@MrRoastedSnow W. Cath's Sung Vespers are indeed beautiful, too. W.Cath's former organist/director (James O'Donnell) now serves at W Abbey.. both places do excellent choral music. Under O'Donnell, the W.Cathedral choir won awards for their top-class recordings. Whilst the Abby will sing RC hymns, you won't hear quite as much anglican or methodist or other non-RC hymns in the cathedral (or so it seems in my experience, though that may have changed) You may hear orthodox pieces from the Cath choir and their christmas carols seem to go across denominations (in any case, UK carols seem quite distinctive from those of most other countries (due to the Oxford Book of Carols preserving old obscure English ones and choirs liking them, perhaps?)) It is lovely to have two topclass choirs along the same road in London. The cathderal is famous for its organ concerts too (in pre-lockdown era)

[@fionamather4772]

@@hooroobluI’m not sure about that . No information on what is sung there. But the great majority of English hymns are Anglican or Methodist . It would be hard to avoid them. I note that Immortal Invisible was sung a few days ago at David Amess’s requiem……author a Free Church of Scotland Minister!

[@hoorooblu]

@@fionamather4772 I will have to pay more attention.. but my RC sister notes that my London anglocatholic mass is 50% longer than her Sydney mass (where she is organist). Hers is under an hour. Mine is a hymnful 90mins!

[@josparkes9381]

Just taking another look at this beautiful and what was a wonderful occasion in 2010 it was so beautiful and wonderful, with Christ at it's Head.

[@SantaNMS]

That was absolutely awesome to see Protestants and Catholics worshiping together in this video! That was very cool! I think the unification of the Protestant and Catholic Church would be an awesome thing! I have much respect for Catholicism! Being a Lutheran, I am not that far removed from Catholic theology!

[@elaineblackhurst1509]

The Anglican Church is barely recognisable as a ‘Protestant’ church as you surely can see from this service; try Reformed Catholic.

[@simongleaden2864]

Quite. The word "Protestant" does not appear in the Church of England's Book of Common Prayer, but the word "Catholic(k)" appears numerous times.

[@King-uj1lh]

@@elaineblackhurst1509 depends on the Anglican. There are many “evangelical anglicans” which are certainly protestant. Historically Anglo-Catholics weren’t a significant force in anglicanism until the Oxford movements in the 1850, before that Anglicans were considered as a whole less catholic then Lutherans who were certainly protestant.

[@King-uj1lh]

Also i see you have a knights of columbus profile pic, glad you made it back home. God bless.

[@SantaNMS]

@@King-uj1lh Ah! Yes, indeed! I made it to the Catholic faith back in 2021. I went through RCIA and joined the KOC. Recently became a 4th degree Knight. Being Catholic is cool!! Please keep me in prayer...I need all the prayer I can get! LOL!

[@MrTitan225]

Truly a great day at Westminster …. The Pope and the Head of the English Church together side by side … would be wonderful to see this happen in St. Peters Church in Rome ….. peace

[@jesusislordsavior6343]

+MrTitan225 But the unity of the Church is spiritual, not administrative. Likewise membership in the Church universal is on the basis of faith in Jesus Christ, crucified, buried, and risen. Belonging to a particular denomination doesn't automatically make one a Christian. Jesus said that unless one is born again of the Spirit, he/she cannot see the kingdom of God. I am not aware that this doctrine is standard in the Roman Catholic church, although some pastors do preach it. But I think they are in the minority. And the priesthood is void, because Jesus Christ fulfilled His high-priestly mission when He died on the Cross. After that there was no further need of sacrifice for sins, HIS sacrifice being all-sufficient. The letter to the Hebrews explains this in full.

[@patrikmatyasek2892]

@@jesusislordsavior6343 The catholic teaching has been very, very different since the early period until now. The Church has never accepted such misinterpretations.

[@jesusislordsavior6343]

+@@patrikmatyasek2892 Could you be more specific about what you consider as misinterpretations? I'm not sure that I can follow your argument otherwise. But I have read a book, 'Far From Rome, Nearer To God', edited by Richard Bennett, which increased my awareness of the actual teaching and practices of traditional Roman Catholicism, and how these are at variance with the clear teaching of the Bible about salvation. The book includes 50 testimonies by former Catholic priests, who felt compelled to leave on account of such contradictions. There remains the fact that men like Jan Hus and Martin Luther were condemned by the Roman church in their time, for following their own conscience and for putting the Word of God ahead of the authority of political rulers called 'popes'.

[@patrikmatyasek2892]

​@@jesusislordsavior6343 I recommend to study the Cathechism of the Catholic Church. With pleasure I will discuss any remaining questions.

[@jesusislordsavior6343]

+@@patrikmatyasek2892 When we have the Word of God, the Old and New Testaments, why do we need catechisms? At best these are human attempts to summarize the Word of God. Better to get one's water from the purest of springs, not boiled and bottled and treated with who knows what chemicals. (John 16:13) 'But when the Spirit of truth comes, He will guide you into all the truth; for He will not speak on His own initiative, but whatever He hears , He will speak; and He will disclose to you what is to come.' Did Jesus speak those words with only the twelve in mind (or rather, eleven, knowing who Judas was)? Did not the Spirit come with power upon the Church at Pentecost (see Acts chapter 2)? Are those who call on Jesus' name in truth not all members of the Church? it says in Romans 10:9 'that if you confess with your mouth Jesus as Lord, and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved.' No further conditions. Nothing is said of priests, sacraments, popes, Mary, or the pains of purgatory. Either you must regard Paul's statement as true, or you must regard it as false. Bit by bit, as you question the veracity of Scripture, all assurance of salvation crumbles away. So people are left with the hopeless uncertainty of trying to please God through WORKS. Lest anyone feel too self-confident in that venture, there is this warning: (James 2:10) 'For whoever keeps the whole law and yet stumbles in one point, he has become guilty of all.' But if one has decided not to trust Scripture anyhow, the point is moot. One has become one's own 'authority'. It is the will of mortal man against the will of the eternal God. The odds do not look so good for the man who goes it alone, even if he has many associates who think likewise. (Romans 6:23) 'For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.' The Catholic hierarchy is NOT necessary at all for human salvation, indeed in many cases it has been an impediment to salvation. I would urge you to quit. There are many so-called 'Protestant' congregations from which to choose, which would receive you in a kindly and hospitable manner. It is all about Christ, not about our ecclesiastico-political affiliations.

[@josparkes9381]

Dr Rowan Williams was the 104th Archbishop of Canterbury from 2002 - 2012. He spoke at the Newman lectures at UEA a few years ago and was very inspiring.

[@Miriana727]

Both homilies are so inspiring. Thank you for posting. May we have unity amongst Christians of all faiths, as the unbelievers in the world today are many, and attacking Christian and Western Values.

[@ragejinraver]

Rest in peace you're Holiness the last great Pope of this age 😢

[@rebeccamaria3977]

Pope Benedict XVI, pray for us❤

[@pablocaballeroestevez699]

Christianity would be much safer with Pope Benedict XVI I wish long and Happy Life to Pope Emerit.

[@btl86-ctckgm68]

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[@kennedyonyishi6032]

The choir is magnificent 👌

[@Miriana727]

Beautiful. So inspiriting. Thank you!

[@edmundmb]

Pope Benedict XV1 And John Paul 2 will go down in History as the Best in our time.

[@jesusislordsavior6343]

+Edmund Banks I like 'Benedict' the best because he resigned. All popes ought to do that. In fact, the papacy ought to be abolished. The 'primacy' of Rome cannot be extracted from Scripture, unless with a wrench used violently. (Psalm 2:6) 'But as for Me, I have installed My King upon Zion, My holy mountain.'

[@GT-je5nv]

Edmund Banks👍

[@johnbradbury4000]

@@jesusislordsavior6343 I think he got ousted.

[@jesusislordsavior6343]

@@johnbradbury4000 Not beyond the realm of possibility, given the frank heterodoxy of his successor. Some Protestant denominations have also had very aggressive cliques in high places, pushing theological revisionism. Is that the sort of thing you are implying? Whatever the case, when Ratzinger signaled that he felt worn out, I took that at face value.

[@oxleellego6992]

Whether you do the sign of the cross or somethin else we are all childrens of God followers of Jesus Christ . I have no religion but i love all the people who love God and follow Jesus Christ. God bless us all. ❤

[@btl86-ctckgm68]

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[@romanvartorelli8619]

You have a great hearth my brother! 🤗☀️

[@btl86-ctckgm68]

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[@internetenjoyer1044]

can someone pls explain this "no religion but follow jesus" stuff?.

[@jamesmaher1989]

The Cross is the proof of Gods love for this sinful world and the people in it who like to see themselves as good people. Yet Jesus said no one is good except the Father who is in Heaven. The Cross reminds us of our need for God and his great love for us.

[@sophelet]

Byrd's stately, beautiful "Prevent Us, O Lord" was sung perfectly. "Beati quorum via" by Stanford was glorious!

[@cbrad-eo6nt]

I spent 7 years in Catholic school, but never learned about the beauty of liturgy and of the immense history of Catholic liturgical music until the 12 years I spent as a protestant. Thank you to the Anglicans for preserving for the world and worshipping Christ with a musical tradition that the Latin rite of my Church has utterly discarded.

[@paolodesiato9497]

You should come to Rome...

[@sameash3153]

​@@paolodesiato9497they play guitar in church, they don't drink from the chalice, they only use incense on special days and I can barely ever see it or smell it when they do. No thanks.

[@sameash3153]

@Lhrtre the catholic church

[@Marian-si9nh]

A great man of faith and courage. May we always remember him and may God rest his soul.

[@voxpopulivoxdei1155]

Inlove the Anglican Liturgy of Even Song so much. And the Bell-Ringing! ❤️

[@francescotiano70]

A joyful visit in the Faith and in the hope of a full respect and love of both communities.

[@ransomcoates546]

That trip was Benedict’s greatest moment.

[@JJ-ic7sq]

I miss this pope

[@michaelhoerig5920]

I wish Benedict were still Pope.

[@jesusislordsavior6343]

Michael Hoenig His greatest act IMO was to resign. All subsequent 'popes' ought to do likewise. The papacy is an institution of man. CHRIST is the Cornerstone of the Church, as it says in Ephesians 2:20. Peter cannot simultaneously be the same thing. Peter is not Christ, evidently. Christ cannot deny Himself, being God. So the standard Catholic interpretation of Matthew 16:18 is self-justifying more than it is convincing!

[@carmen190995]

@@jesusislordsavior6343 You must know very little about him if you claim that resignation was his biggest achievement. Ratzinger was one of the youngest and most famous professors in Europe and quickly became one of the most important theologians of XX/XXI century. He's an author of dozens of books many of which were bestsellers. There's a even Ratzinger Prize (aka Nobel of Theology). For years he was one of the architects of German- Polish reconciliation after WW2. He was the one who started "zero tolerance" policy for pedophiles and removed about 400 of them during first two years. He crushed marxist liberation theology in Latin America. He defended (both publicly and during private meetings with politicians) rights of Christians who are persecuted in various parts of the world. And of course he restored the beauty of the liturgy. It was during Benedict's reign that masses were the most spectacular bow to tradition for decades. With Francis whole magic disappeared. Benedict has many achievements. Resignation is not an achievement but a wise and responsible decision.

[@jesusislordsavior6343]

@@carmen190995 I get it. But I'm not Catholic and oppose the very concept of the papacy as fallacious. Matthew 16:18 does NOT imply the 'primacy' of Peter among the apostles, though for a short period he played a dominant role in the Jerusalem congregation. Acts documents this activity in faithful detail. Yet it was Paul, after all, who was commissioned as apostle to the Gentiles. Paul's own Roman ministry was an indirect consequence of his appeal to Caesar for justice (Acts 25). Not that there any suggestion of the geographical primacy of Rome anywhere in Scripture! (Psalm 2:6) 'But as for Me, I have installed My King upon Zion, My holy mountain.' No mere human, no sinful mortal, should ever accept the title, 'Holy Father', which belongs to God. Therefore it was in the interest of Ratzinger's own soul, I think, that he resign. My explanation is simple, though you may disagree. 'Liberation theology', like many fads, lost a certain 'cachet' toward the end of the last century. For those extremists who had seen the East Bloc as natural allies against US imperialism (which is a very real thing), the collapse of the OTHER Imperial power, the USSR, cannot have been too encouraging. How, in its crasser manifestations, followers of the trend were able to reconcile Christ with armed political conflict, I'll never understand-------------except that others on the far Right have also committed similar crimes. It sounds like heresy either way. It is true that traces of that sort of ideology hung on for awhile longer, in Hugo Chavez for example. Yet Chavez himself, when death was approaching, seemed to become more interested in Jesus. For his own sake I hope that his interest was genuine. It says in 1st Timothy 2:4 that God 'desires all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth.'

[@rgk55410]

@@jesusislordsavior6343 .... Christ, Himself did.

[@timotheecoloueille7647]

@@jesusislordsavior6343 Anyway anyone with a minimal knowledge of greek would understand that Petros (Peter) and Petra (the Rock) are two very different things. Petros, in greek, describes a small stone, that is cast in a sling. Petra is the steadfast stone. IN that verse, Jesus makes an opposition between Peter (and men in general), who are light, and however passionate and fervent, cannot equal the Rock on which the Church is built - really playing on sonorities to make this opposition. This nuance that exists only in greek (after all a very poetic language, in which words have a very deep meaning, contrary to modern languages), and couldn't be rendered in latin when the BIble was translated by Jerome, neither in the subsequent translations on the bible in vernacular tongue in the Reformation era. Therefore when Popes rely on this verse to justify their authority on the Church, it is 1. flawed by the very verse they are quoting, plus all the Old Testament and Epistle verses that point out the exact contrary 2. is absolutely dishonest, because most Popes had a good knowledge of greek... However, the ministry to the Gentiles was given to Paul, but originally was revealed to and defended by Peter (Acts 10). Peter also later on defends Paul when other elders of the Jerusalem Church thought the Gospel was for Jews only. Benedict has a good legacy though, his polcies were overall good, I think we can agree with that (i'm protestant too)

[@peterpluim7912]

I had never seen the pope this happy.

[@dpbl9931]

The choir is so wonderful!!!

[@sheralikhan3069]

He serviced for the world 😞🌍🎉 like jesus. You did all for us.

[@mlbjumonville]

ds1868 it's a wonderfully uplifting hymn that I will try to get my parish cathedral to incorporate into their music program. We have a fabulous organ and this hymn would be a grand occasion being played on it!

[@ewennlesergent3625]

C'est tellement beau de voir nos églises réunies..... Il est temps de ne ne faire qu'un seul corps... Le pape Benoît a tellement fait pour réunir.. Et le primat à été si accueillant.... Pourquoi cette déchirure ? John Henry Newman serait si rempli de joie de sa oir nos églises réunies en Dieu avec leurs chemins qui retrouvent dans notre Seigneur. Nos autels ne sont qu'un.

[@lipadblogtv3378]

Wow amazing, beautiful video

[@ajons190]

Although there are profound and soul-stirring elements to the historic occasion recorded here, and judging by the comments some admiration of the music, the really interesting part lies between 16:15 and 16:35 where you see the two alternatives if in solemn procession you drop a piece of paper. Nun to the left - leave it for the Pope to pick up: nun to the right - kick it into touch out of the way! As with all theological problems you can leave them for someone to try and solve later or risk calamity sorting them out yourself in motion.

[@xbqchm]

Perfect.

[@Insperato62]

Well, they were English Protestant nuns!

[@ds1868]

@@Insperato62 The correct term is Church of England nuns. The Church of England does not describe itself as protestant, rather reformed catholic. Make of that what you will.

[@ATLKapellmeister]

Most likely the best music he's ever had.

[@waltkeast9777]

Yeah, probably not but keep on!!!!!

[@mscott3918]

He invited the abbey choir to sing at St. Peter's after his visit.

[@alenkamijic5746]

O mein Gott ist das wunderschööön... Dieser Chor ist himmlisch und überwältigend ❤Gott beschützte uns Segne die ganze Welt 🙏🌍❤🇩🇪🇭🇷

[@edwardfranks5215]

it is very very important for christians to show humility, kindness and love for one another and not bad mouth each other. if we do not, all our good words make us look to non-christans as a pack of hypocrites who cannot even get their act together among themselves.

[@tatboi1]

Absolutely beautiful

[@doubledee9675]

The exchange of the Peace, with its round of applause, was vey moving.

[@anantafarrel7529]

26:16 O THOU who camest from above, the pure celestial fire to impart, kindle a flame of sacred love on the mean altar of my heart. There let it for thy glory burn with inextinguishable blaze, and trembling to its source return in humble prayer, and fervent praise. Jesus, confirm my heart’s desire to work, and speak, and think for thee; still let me guard the holy fire, and still stir up thy gift in me. Ready for all thy perfect will, my acts of faith and love repeat, till death thy endless mercies seal, and make my sacrifice complete.

[@rossythasesa5900]

Love you Pope Benedict. God bless you 🙏❤

[@simongleaden2864]

The best pope of my lifetime, and I go back to Paul VI. His wonderful generosity in allowing the creation of the Personal Ordinariate of Our Lady of Walsingham earns my heartfelt gratitude.

[@carolyuengling8085]

Hymn: I bind unto myself today. B. 1. I bind unto myself today the strong name of the Trinity, by invocation of the same, the Three in One, and One in Three. B 2. I bind this day to me forever by power of faith, Christ's incarnation his baptism in the Jordan river, his death on Cross for my salvation; his bursting from the spiced tomb, his riding up the heavenly way, his coming at the day of doom I bind unto myself today. B 3. I bind unto myself today the virtues of the starlit heaven, the glorious sun's life giving ray, the whiteness of the moon at even, the flashing of the lightning free, the whirling wind's tempestuous shocks, the stable earth, the deep salt sea around the old eternal rocks. B 4. I bind unto myself today the power of God to hold and lead, God's eye to watch, God's might to stay, God's ear to hearken to my need, the wisdom of my God to teach, God's hand to guide, God's shield to ward; the word of God to give me speech, the heavenly host to be my guard. B 5. Christ be with me, Christ within me, Christ behind me, Christ before me, Christ beside me, Christ to win me, Christ to comfort and restore me, Christ beneath me, Christ above me, Christ in quiet, Christ in danger, Christ in hearts of all that love me, Christ in mouth of friend and stranger. B 6. I bind unto myself the name, the strong name of the Trinity, by invocation of the same, the Three in One, the One in Three, of whom all nature hath creation, eternal Father, Spirit, Word. Praise to the Lord of my salvation; salvation is of Christ the Lord! B. Author not Listed. 04.24.2023. 11:11. AM. EDT. The Guardian.

[@SuperGreatSphinx]

Áve María, grátia pléna, Dóminus técum. Benedícta tu in muliéribus, et benedíctus frúctus véntris túi, Iésus. Sáncta María, Máter Déi, óra pro nóbis peccatóribus, nunc et in hóra mórtis nóstrae. Ámen.

[@Austin-if4ht]

Lunga vita al nostro Sommo Pontefice Benedetto VI 🙏🏻🇻🇦🕊

[@stevecarry6016]

Beautiful. Makes me proud to be a christian.

[@RYNT1157]

Great historic occasion of the visit of Pope Benedict .Any video available of the visit of Pope John Paul II to Canterbury Cathedral in 1982 with Archbishop Robert Runcie ? I had recorded this on video but It got lost.

[@johnking5174]

16:10 - Pope Benedict XVI being shown that the Church of England can do rich high ceremonies just as well as Rome can, and I think he is enjoying it judging by his face. I may disagree with Benedict on a number of issues of doctrine, but I sense that deep down, in there, he is a good man with many faults and failings, just like all of us, popes, archbishops, priests and laity alike.

[@jesusislordsavior6343]

+John King So you are skeptical about 'papal infallibility', eh? (Yes, I know, it is not supposed to apply comprehensively to all the man does, but it is an exceedingly stupid and self-serving doctrine.) You do well to paraphrase Romans 3:23, 'for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.'

[@lawmaker22]

500 years of protesting is more than enough. England, get back Home! How can you still hate what youre fathers/ancestors loved so much

[@johnking5174]

@@lawmaker22 Hang on, it is not simple as that. We have doctrinal differences, we can't return if we don't believe in a lot of what you believe in - celibate clergy, the Mass, praying to saints, indulgences, purgatory, Our Lady doctrines, the list goes on. Tell me how we square this circle if we were ever to reunite again?

[@lawmaker22]

@@johnking5174 you dont believe in all those things your ancestors believed and loved for 1000 years? you want your own version of christianity made by some king and betraying corrupt bishops? im afraid thats not how it goes because Our Lord Jesus said he wants One Church, Apostolic. You can not just pick some parts of christianity you like to believe and those you dont like just to put aside..I can not explain in youtube commentary all those things that are bothering you..I can only suggest you to start reading great english converts GK Chesterton, cardinal John Henry Newman, st.John Fisher and many others, ofcourse books of Ratzinger are pure gold too. Truth is what it is, it can not be changed, not even by Pope. And please dont think that we catholics all think the same, oh no, we all argue a lot but but we understand Church needs to be united like Jesus wanted, we are His Body on Earth. I will pray for you and whole Britain, please you pray for me. Everything i said is not out of hate, only out of love towards Britain

[@nesking3115]

Jesus is Lord & Savior ..The doctrine of “Papal Infallibility “has nothing to do with Impeccability “,so your application of Romans 3:23 is Mia-interpretated on your part .A Biblical passage that was written by the Catholic Church ,for the Catholic Church ..Quite frankly your understanding of Biblical Exegesis is both execeedingly stupid and self-serving ..Not to mention your flawed understanding of Catholic Doctrine ,and (o)rthodoxy in general ..

[@jomonaj3152]

Jesus, be with us, your people....

[@Asdfhjkl998]

It is a Emotional moment after all bloody history .....We need love and please God please every good human being .... I wish one day all Abrahamic religions comes together love God.......

[@franckranaivo666]

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[@samuelgonzales2155]

Sacred Head of Jesus WHO HAD NO PLACE ON EARTH ON WHICH TO REST...AMEN

[@cghavamyuengling]

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[@SnjezanaZodel-fj4sn]

O, so beatiful my Lord....

[@DukeofCanberraYT]

We pray that all churches will be in communion with each other especially the Catholics and the Orthodox

[@sheralikhan3069]

Rest in peace ✌️🕊️✌️.

[@dhobiaskeyman229]

I am looking this program, very happy

[@mudgebauer]

That was a very nice service. The Archbishop of Canterbury has a marvelous speaking voice. Im sorry he wore that tacky plain gold mitre though. He should have worn a fancy schmancy mitre . The music was grand. Wish I could have been there. A moment in history long remembered . Mazel tov.

[@mariainezsantosdedeus2230]

Se tivesse legenda em português...seria maravilhoso. Sua Santidades Bento XVI hoje é um santo vivendo em outra eternidade....espiritualmente amava Bento XVI...em um vila repleta de aflições décadas passadas que a Sua Santidade Bento XVI mesmo sendo leiga ; divorciada e um dos filhos de um relacionamento estável encontrei muito consolo nas leituras do site vaticano quando sua Santidades Bento XVI era Papa. Saudade repleta de paz, hoje quando estou em aflições peço sua intercessão junto a Deus.

[@mariainezsantosdedeus2230]

...na vila citada intronizada um quadro de Sua Santidade Bento XVI e de São José e no centro uma cruz...como semente frutifica e fortalecer o viver das pessoas neste espaço geográfico brasileiro ....como na pademia corona vírus eles tinha a quem recorrer espiritualmente.

[@juliasmith5267]

Nice. Thanks a bunch for this. :)

[@christianbf]

we are all brothers, we are all christian, we are all Sons of God

[@tombroughton6757]

Why didn't you use a higher resolution for this video?

[@ds1868]

This was a live broadcast on BBC television. The poster simply recorded it and then posted it on here. For a live TV broadcast transfered to YT the resolution is good enough. I doubt whether you'd do any better in any other country. BBC outside broadcast is acknowledged as the best in the world.

[@j.markbaker2172]

Ascendit Deus: Thank you for posting this. It is possible to get a list of the musical selections and their composers? Thank you. Your Anglican/Episcopal friend in the USA.

[@johnking5174]

Benedict XVI speaks very good English, much better than their current pontiff Francis does.

[@carmen190995]

His English is good, but you can hear his German accent. He speaks absolutely beautiful in French. He is fluent in about 9 languages as far as I recall.

[@michaelbehan6222]

John King and that German accent! We need him back at the head of the Church of Rome, not the socialist anti-pope we have now!

[@mscott3918]

@@michaelbehan6222 Pope Francis makes too much of humility, which is as much a vanity as too much pomp.

[@edwardswilliamsj]

16:32 excelente balón pie de la religiosa. 😊

[@anantafarrel7529]

ALL my hope on God is founded; he doth still my trust renew Me through change and chance he guideth, only good and only true. God unknown, be alone calls my heart to be his own. God’s great goodness aye endureth, deep his wisdom, passing thought: splendour, light, and life attend him, beauty springeth out of naught. Evermore from his store new-born worlds rise and adore. Daily doth th’Almighty giver bounteous gifts on us bestow; his desire our soul delighteth, pleasure leads us where we go. Love doth stand at his hand; joy doth wait on his command. Still from man to God eternal sacrifice of praise be done, high above all praises praising for the gift of Christ his Son. Christ doth call one and all: ye who follow shall not fall. 1:04:26

[@Highinsight7]

Didn't recognize him at first... but it is James Jordan... met him YEARS ago while he was doing a workshop at St John's Collage in Minnesota... a true master!

[@joelcameron749]

Can anyone tell me the name of thy beautiful piece starting at 6:00 ? Thank you !

[@ds1868]

+Joel Cameron 'Beati Quorum Via', music composed by Sir Charles Villiers Stanford (1852-1924). Stanford was a member of the Anglican Church of Ireland, and composed a prodigious amount of Anglican church music. He was Professor of Music at Cambridge, and was one of the founding members of the Royal College of Music.

[@joelcameron749]

thank you !

[@ds1868]

+Joel Cameron You are welcome!

[@oldwest517]

I miss Benedict so much. And I'm not even Catholic. I wish they'd bring him back and get rid of the other guy.

[@amyexner]

I find it annoying when the camera gives us close up from people; it’s like, I’m sitting in church listening to the sermon and then suddenly get up run to someone and look at them very close up; I’m surly would be escorted out.

[@mlbjumonville]

Thanks ds1868!

[@ds1868]

Michael Jumonville No problem at all. I thought, since the hymn tune is called "Michael", you may quite like that!

[@francoroberti6702]

Papa Benedetto ancora nel 2020 e' il nostro vero PAPA .

[@colinlang466]

Surely a grievous oversight that His Grace the Most Reverend Dr Rowan Williams is not here given his honorifics!

[@ratnashakya3178]

Referring to the archbishop as Dr Rowan Williams is hardly disrespectful. It is a very common way to refer to a former archbishop (as he was when this was published).

[@sheralikhan3069]

Royal Salute 🙌.

[@will.buckley]

RIP Benedict

[@josparkes9381]

Point 13 seconds this hymn is most beautiful and so sacred !

[@Ленад-е1ш]

God Bless you my dears

[@francescotiano70]

Does anyone know the name of the astonishing hymn starting at 14.45?

[@petergentieu3153]

"Christ is made the sure foundation." The tune (appropriately enough) is "Westminster Abbey."

[@andrewlang3332]

And the composer is the great Henry Purcell, one of the great Baroque composers of the English church.

[@giovannibernardi4298]

The differences between Catholics & Anglicans are not so deep. A reunification is indeeed historically possible, while it would be much harder with Orthodox church, for example.

[@sheralikhan3069]

Yes 👍👍🤚

[@joseoka8582]

What brilliant show of unity in purpose praised be to our God

[@pradheepisaac478]

I would appreciate very much if anyone please let me know the hymn and its tune sung by the congregation on 26:17 in this video

[@capeman7500]

+Pradheep Isaac All my hope on God is founded - Herbert Howells. Hymntune "Michael"

[@ds1868]

+capeman7500 The hymn at 26:17 is 'O Thou Who Camest From Above', words composed by Charles Wesley (1762), and music composed by his grandson Samuel Sebastian Wesley. The hymn tune is called 'Hereford', in memory of S.S. Wesley's time as organist of Hereford Cathedral. The Herbert Howells hymn tune is found at 1:04:26

[@drndomomelinguitherese]

Lord Almighty hear our Prayer and Praise for Peace and Justice for all aspects Spiritual and physical therapy and healing.

[@francesconunziati1436]

Papa benedetto.xv1

[@markrossow6303]

This centers on some German guy who lived surrounded by Rome, come as a Pilgrim to Westminster... And in the gold miter-hat, Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams !!! ;- ) We so love his visits to Epiphany Parish Episcopal Church in Seattle. Last time he ad-libbed brilliant & separate sermons at both 8:45 & 10:00 services, then Dr. Williams took part in a public discussion of C.S. Lewis' "Narnia" cycle of novels with our local expert... .

[@simongleaden2864]

Dr Williams is an intellectual of some consequence, a true Christian scholar. Unlike his successor, the outstandingly mediocre Justin Welby.

[@susumaung5204]

God bless Pa Pa Benedict 16*

[@jejakaberharga689]

anyone here can tell me the name of the hymn that sung by the choir on 1:00:00 please?

[@margaretmarykingfisher]

+jeffrey albert Ubi caritas et amor/Deus ibi est Where charity and love are there is God

[@capeman7500]

+jeffrey albert Maurice Durafle's setting of Ubi Caritas

[@ds1868]

@@capeman7500 Maurice Durufle is the correct spelling.

[@Narayan_1996]

14:43 Can someone give me the lyrics to this song?

[@MrBulky992]

This hymn is based on the second part of the ancient hymn "Urbs beata Jerusalem", sung at daybreak at the daily monastic office of Lauds. The words (1851) are by the Anglican scholar and hymn writer, John Mason Neale. The tune is by Henry Purcell (1659-1695) and its name is "Westminster Abbey" (matching the name of the church in this video). 1. Christ is made the sure foundation, Christ the Head and corner-stone, chosen of the Lord, and precious binding all the church in one, Holy Sion’s help for ever, and her confidence alone. 2. All that dedicated city, dearly loved of God on high, in exultant jubilation pours perpetual melody, God the One in Three adoring in glad hymns eternally. 3. To this temple, where we call thee, come, O Lord of Hosts, to-day; with thy wonted loving-kindness hear thy servants as they pray, and thy fullest benediction shed within its walls alway. 4. Here vouchsafe to all thy servants what they ask of thee to gain, what they gain from thee for ever with the blessèd to retain, and hereafter in thy glory evermore with thee to reign. 5. Laud and honour to the Father, laud and honour to the Son, laud and honour to the Spirit, ever Three, and ever One, consubstantial, co-eternal, while unending ages run.

[@MrBulky992]

This hymn is often sung on great occasions, one of the most recent being the King's coronation on 6 May 2023.

[@johnburke1317]

Nice video

[@stevendreyer7513]

Kennt jemand das Orgelstück ab 1:08?

[@cocadb52]

Does anyone know the name of the song that the choir performed when his Grace and the Pope walk alongside to the altar? Please

[@johnadamm]

Koka Paz If you mean the long procession then it's the hymn "Christ is made the sure foundation" sung to the tune "Westminster Abbey": but if you mean at approx 1 hrs in the procession to the Shrine of Edward the Confessor, then it is "Ubi Caritas" by Maurice Duruflé.

[@cocadb52]

johnadamm Thank you, its "Christ is made the sure foundation"

[@roniquebreauxjordan1302]

Amen

[@MohamedSamir-jv3vj]

Holy father I love you so much

[@angelicamendoza2356]

May They be One!

[@sheralikhan3069]

What a great man was this man.