As preparations intensify for Pope Francis’ apostolic visit to Indonesia, recent viral images have captured the attention of many across social media platforms. They have led many to ask: Why would a non-Catholic make a spiritual visit to the Pope?
Mariology, which has its origins primarily in the Catholic and Orthodox traditions and to a lesser extent in other denominations, is a theological discourse concerning Mary.
In this article I want to describe my personal journey to admire and love Pope Benedict XVI, a journey to become a silent-admirer of His Holiness.