Benedict the Theologian: A ‘New Aquinas’ and a 21st-Century Doctor of the Church

In honor of Pope Benedict XVI’s passing into eternal life, I’ve added a few of my words to the chorus of reflections on the legacy of our late great pope. Having dedicated my scholarly life and Christian existence to understanding and living his teachings, it was an honor to be able to reflect on his passing in this small way. Here is the original version of my interview at Aleteia, and this is the more extended version from Benedictine College’s great new media outlet E