Last Homily Pope Asks for Prayers, Decries ‘Sins Against Unity of Church’

AsiaNews: “The true disciple does not serve himself or the” public “, but his Lord.” The last public Mass of Pope Benedict XVI, who thanked “everyone” and called for “a special remembrance in prayer.” This Ash Wednesday, “circumstances” suggested it take place in St. Peter’s, instead of the traditional site of the basilica of Saint Sabina. The Pope explains why when he said: “There are many of us gathered around the tomb of the Apostle Peter to also ask him to pray for the path of the Church going forward at this particular moment in time, to renew our faith in the Supreme Pastor, Christ the Lord.” Read more here.