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The friendship and respect between Benedict XVI and Pope St. John Paul II

John Paul II and Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger, both giants of the faith, were bound by a sincere friendship and a deep desire to serve the Church. Here’s our special episode dedicated to them:

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