Find out how Benedict XV tried to Stop World War I

Film Focus: This video provides a brief overview of the peace keeping efforts of Pope Benedict XV from his encyclical to his coordination of the Christmas truce.

Text Focus: Pgs. 310-313

Discussion Questions:

1. Why did Benedict the XVI choose the name “Benedict”? What might this tell us about Benedict XV?
2. What are some of the ideas highlighted in the first encyclical of Pope Benedict XV, Ad Beatissimi Apostolorum?
3. What was the Christmas truce? Why do you think Pope Benedict XV orchestrated this event?
4. What are some lessons our world today can learn from Pope Benedict XV?

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