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Pope Benedict XVI

  1. Group splits from Legion of Christ's female branch
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    Malen Oriol announced in a letter Sunday that she had asked to resign as the assistant to the general director of the Legion, which Pope Benedict XVI took over in 2010 after the order revealed its late founder had sexually molested seminarians and...

  2. Media Advisory: Elevation of Archbishop Thomas Collins to the College of Cardinals
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    Collins) Saturday, Feb. 18 LIVE SATELLITE LINK AVAILABLE - 4:30 a.m. - Pope Benedict XVI leads Consistory Celebration for new Cardinals, St. Peter's Basilica, Rome Media availability for Archbishop Collins - 3:30 - 5:00 p.m. EST Sunday, Feb. 19 LIVE SATELLITE...

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    Pope Benedict XVI blesses the faithful during the Angelus prayer in St. Peter's square, at the Vatican, Sunday, Feb. 12, 2012. The Pontiff has called on the Syrian leadership to respond urgently to the "legitimate'' demands of its people who have been...

    Pope Benedict XVI blesses the faithful during the Angelus prayer in St. Peter's square, at the Vatican, Sunday, Feb. 12, 2012. The Pontiff has called on the Syrian leadership to respond urgently to the "legitimate'' demands of its people who have been... View Photo »

  4. I would like to emphasize the critical role of spiritual guidance in the journey of faith and, in particular, in response to the vocation of special consecration for the service of God and his people
    – Pope Benedict XVI SOURCE: Catholic News Agency 4 weeks ago
  5. Lady Warsi gets rapturous reception at Vatican for speech on faith
    Guardian Unlimited logo Guardian Unlimited 1 hour ago
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    The Muslim cabinet minister's speech kicked off a visit by six UK ministers to the Vatican which will culminate on Wednesday with a meeting with Pope Benedict XVI. The group is lodging in quarters used by cardinals at conclaves. Warsi quoted from...

  6. Holy Rosary! New Yorker collects rosaries for Pope Benedict XVI visit to Mexico.
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    "With each goal, our plan is to give pilgrims a rosary and a refreshing cup of coca-cola", said Mooney. The score a goal for The Blessed John Paul campaign will run twenty-four hours from March 21 to March 25 outside Bicentennial Park in Guanajuato,...

  7. Vatican leaks allege corruption, plot to kill Pope
    Calgary Herald logo Calgary Herald 2 hours ago
    The Vatican has been shaken by recent leaks alleging rampant corruption and of a plot to assassinate the Pope.

    "These leaks are intended to sow confusion and to show the Vatican, the government of the (Roman Catholic) Church and the Church itself in a bad light," Lombardi said. The spokesman stressed that Pope Benedict XVI was committed to improving financial...

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    Pope Benedict XVI, framed by marble statues, delivers his message during the Angelus prayer in St. Peter's square, at the Vatican, Sunday, Feb. 12, 2012. The Pontiff has called on the Syrian leadership to respond urgently to the "legitimate'' demands of...

    Pope Benedict XVI, framed by marble statues, delivers his message during the Angelus prayer in St. Peter's square, at the Vatican, Sunday, Feb. 12, 2012. The Pontiff has called on the Syrian leadership to respond urgently to the "legitimate'' demands of... View Photo »

  9. Today, our celebration is a visible sign of the communion of faith spread throughout the entire world and how it is anchored here in Rome, where Peter lives, now bearing the name Benedict XVI.
    SOURCE: Catholic News Agency 4 weeks ago
  10. Ecuador's ambassador to the Vatican: "I hope the pope's visit will help all of Latin America"
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  11. Bishops are not 'Obama haters,' Dolan insists
    The New Advent 2 hours ago

    Dolan spoke this morning in an exclusive interview with NCR from Rome, where he’s set to be named a cardinal by Pope Benedict XVI on Saturday. I am convinced of that. That doesn’t dull the truth of the initial openness to a possible glimmer of hope...

  12. British Muslim politician tells Pope Benedict: "Europe needs confident Christians"...
    The New Advent 2 hours ago

    She spoke as part of a high-level delegation of U.K. officials in town for working meetings with Vatican officials. Pope Benedict XVI, whom Warsi will meet tomorrow, previously has proposed a grand “Alliance of Civilizations” with Islam, one thrust of...

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About Pope Benedict XVI

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Pope Benedict XVI (Latin: Benedictus PP. XVI; Italian: Benedetto XVI; German: Benedikt XVI; born Joseph Alois Ratzinger on 16 April 1927) is the 265th and reigning Pope, by virtue of his office of Bishop of Rome, the head of the Roman Catholic Church and, as such, Sovereign of the Vatican City State. He was elected on 19 April 2005 in a papal... Full Article

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Pope Benedict XVI, framed by marble statues, delivers his message during the Angelus prayer in St. Peter's square, at the Vatican, Sunday, Feb. 12, 2012. The Pontiff has called on the Syrian leadership to respond urgently to the "legitimate'' demands of its people who have been facing...
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  1. Pope Benedict XVI, framed by marble statues, delivers his message during the Angelus prayer in St. Peter's square, at the Vatican, Sunday, Feb. 12, 2012. The Pontiff has called on the Syrian leadership to respond urgently to the "legitimate'' demands of its people who have been facing... AP Photo logo AP Photo 2 days ago

    Pope Benedict XVI, framed by marble statues, delivers his message during the Angelus prayer in St. Peter's square, at the Vatican, Sunday, Feb. 12, 2012. The Pontiff has called on the Syrian leadership to respond urgently to the "legitimate'' demands of its people who have been facing...

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  2. Pope Benedict XVI greets the faithful from his studio's window during the Angelus prayer in St. Peter's square, at the Vatican, Sunday, Feb. 12, 2012. The Pontiff has called on the Syrian leadership to respond urgently to the "legitimate'' demands of its people who have been facing an... AP Photo logo AP Photo 2 days ago

    Pope Benedict XVI greets the faithful from his studio's window during the Angelus prayer in St. Peter's square, at the Vatican, Sunday, Feb. 12, 2012. The Pontiff has called on the Syrian leadership to respond urgently to the "legitimate'' demands of its people who have been facing an...

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  3. Pope Benedict XVI speaks from the window of his apartment during his Sunday Angelus prayer in St. Peter's square at the Vatican on February 12, 2012. Pope Benedict XVI made an urgent appeal 'for an end to the violence and bloodshed' in Syria and urged 'its political authorities to... Getty Images logo Getty Images 2 days ago

    Pope Benedict XVI speaks from the window of his apartment during his Sunday Angelus prayer in St. Peter's square at the Vatican on February 12, 2012. Pope Benedict XVI made an urgent appeal 'for an end to the violence and bloodshed' in Syria and urged 'its political authorities to...

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  4. Pope Benedict XVI waves as he leads the Sunday angelus prayer in Saint Peter square at the Vatican February 12, 2012. Pope Benedict urged the Syrian government on Sunday to recognise the legitimate aspirations of its people and embark on a national dialogue to put an end to a violent... Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 2 days ago

    Pope Benedict XVI waves as he leads the Sunday angelus prayer in Saint Peter square at the Vatican February 12, 2012. Pope Benedict urged the Syrian government on Sunday to recognise the legitimate aspirations of its people and embark on a national dialogue to put an end to a violent...

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  5. Pope Benedict XVI is helped by his personal secretary Georg Gaenswein during his Wednesday general audience in Paul VI hall at the Vatican February 8, 2012. Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 6 days ago

    Pope Benedict XVI is helped by his personal secretary Georg Gaenswein during his Wednesday general audience in Paul VI hall at the Vatican February 8, 2012.

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  6. Pope Benedict XVI is reflected on the costume of a member of Verona's carnival organization association attending the pontiff's weekly general audience on February 8, 2012 at Paul VI hall at the Vatican. Getty Images logo Getty Images 6 days ago

    Pope Benedict XVI is reflected on the costume of a member of Verona's carnival organization association attending the pontiff's weekly general audience on February 8, 2012 at Paul VI hall at the Vatican.

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  7. Pope Benedict XVI prays during a general audience he held in the Pope Paul VI hall at the Vatican, Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2012. Pope Benedict XVI has called for prayers for the victims of the cold wave that is sweeping through Europe and offered encouragement to efforts to provide... AP Photo logo AP Photo 6 days ago

    Pope Benedict XVI prays during a general audience he held in the Pope Paul VI hall at the Vatican, Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2012. Pope Benedict XVI has called for prayers for the victims of the cold wave that is sweeping through Europe and offered encouragement to efforts to provide...

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  8. Pope Benedict XVI (L) shakes the hand of the head of the EU delegation Laurence Argimon-Pistre, for the presentation of her Letters of Credence during a private audience in Vatican February 6, 2012. Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 1 week ago

    Pope Benedict XVI (L) shakes the hand of the head of the EU delegation Laurence Argimon-Pistre, for the presentation of her Letters of Credence during a private audience in Vatican February 6, 2012.

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  9. Pope Benedict XVI, framed by the snow topping the hut used to house the Vatican nativity scene over the Christmas period, delivers his blessing during the Angelus noon prayer he celebrated from the window of his studio overlooking St. Peter's square at the Vatican, Sunday, Feb. 5, 2012. AP Photo logo AP Photo 1 week ago

    Pope Benedict XVI, framed by the snow topping the hut used to house the Vatican nativity scene over the Christmas period, delivers his blessing during the Angelus noon prayer he celebrated from the window of his studio overlooking St. Peter's square at the Vatican, Sunday, Feb. 5, 2012.

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  10. Pope Benedict XVI, framed by advertising balloons, delivers his blessing during the Angelus noon prayer he celebrated from the window of his studio overlooking St. Peter's square at the Vatican, Sunday, Feb. 5, 2012. AP Photo logo AP Photo 1 week ago

    Pope Benedict XVI, framed by advertising balloons, delivers his blessing during the Angelus noon prayer he celebrated from the window of his studio overlooking St. Peter's square at the Vatican, Sunday, Feb. 5, 2012.

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  11. Pope Benedict XVI delivers his blessing during the Angelus noon prayer he celebrated from the window of his studio overlooking St. Peter's square at the Vatican, Sunday, Feb. 5, 2012. AP Photo logo AP Photo 1 week ago

    Pope Benedict XVI delivers his blessing during the Angelus noon prayer he celebrated from the window of his studio overlooking St. Peter's square at the Vatican, Sunday, Feb. 5, 2012.

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  12. Pope Benedict XVI, framed by a snow topped statue, delivers his blessing during the Angelus noon prayer he celebrated from the window of his studio overlooking St. Peter's square at the Vatican, Sunday, Feb. 5, 2012. AP Photo logo AP Photo 1 week ago

    Pope Benedict XVI, framed by a snow topped statue, delivers his blessing during the Angelus noon prayer he celebrated from the window of his studio overlooking St. Peter's square at the Vatican, Sunday, Feb. 5, 2012.

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  13. A seagull flies over the statues of St. Peter, left, and Jesus at the Vatican, Sunday, Feb. 12, 2012. With alleged money laundering at the Vatican bank, corruption in the awarding of Vatican contracts and even a purported plot to kill Pope Benedict XVI, the Vatican is being besieged by... AP Photo logo AP Photo 2 days ago

    A seagull flies over the statues of St. Peter, left, and Jesus at the Vatican, Sunday, Feb. 12, 2012. With alleged money laundering at the Vatican bank, corruption in the awarding of Vatican contracts and even a purported plot to kill Pope Benedict XVI, the Vatican is being besieged by...

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  14. Pope Benedict XVI looks at heavy snowfall in Saint Peter's Square at the Vatican February 3, 2012. Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 1 week ago

    Pope Benedict XVI looks at heavy snowfall in Saint Peter's Square at the Vatican February 3, 2012.

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  15. Pope Benedict XVI holds the ostensory during a Vespers prayer in St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican, Thursday, Feb. 2, 2012. AP Photo logo AP Photo 1 week ago

    Pope Benedict XVI holds the ostensory during a Vespers prayer in St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican, Thursday, Feb. 2, 2012.

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  16. Pope Benedict XVI holds a monstrance as he leads a Vespers mass at Saint Peter's Basilica at the Vatican February 2, 2012. Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 1 week ago

    Pope Benedict XVI holds a monstrance as he leads a Vespers mass at Saint Peter's Basilica at the Vatican February 2, 2012.

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  17. Pope Benedict XVI (R) leaves at the end of his Vespers mass at Saint Peter's Basilica at the Vatican February 2, 2012. Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 1 week ago

    Pope Benedict XVI (R) leaves at the end of his Vespers mass at Saint Peter's Basilica at the Vatican February 2, 2012.

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  18. Pope Benedict XVI arrives to lead a Vespers mass at Saint Peter's Basilica at the Vatican February 2, 2012. Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 1 week ago

    Pope Benedict XVI arrives to lead a Vespers mass at Saint Peter's Basilica at the Vatican February 2, 2012.

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  19. Pope Benedict XVI is helped by prelates to kneel during a Vespers prayer in St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican, Thursday, Feb. 2, 2012. AP Photo logo AP Photo 1 week ago

    Pope Benedict XVI is helped by prelates to kneel during a Vespers prayer in St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican, Thursday, Feb. 2, 2012.

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  20. Pope Benedict XVI blesses the faithful upon his arrival in St. Peter's Basilica to lead a Vespers prayer at the Vatican, Thursday, Feb. 2, 2012. AP Photo logo AP Photo 1 week ago

    Pope Benedict XVI blesses the faithful upon his arrival in St. Peter's Basilica to lead a Vespers prayer at the Vatican, Thursday, Feb. 2, 2012.

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  21. Pope Benedict XVI (C) leads the Vespers on the feast of the Presentation of the Lord on January 2, 2012 at St Peter's basilica at the Vatican. Getty Images logo Getty Images 1 week ago

    Pope Benedict XVI (C) leads the Vespers on the feast of the Presentation of the Lord on January 2, 2012 at St Peter's basilica at the Vatican.

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  22. Pope Benedict XVI (C) takes place for the celebration of Vespers on the feast of the Presentation of the Lord on January 2, 2012 at St Peter's basilica at the Vatican. Getty Images logo Getty Images 1 week ago

    Pope Benedict XVI (C) takes place for the celebration of Vespers on the feast of the Presentation of the Lord on January 2, 2012 at St Peter's basilica at the Vatican.

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  23. Pope Benedict XVI waves as he arrives for the celebration of Vespers on the feast of the Presentation of the Lord on January 2, 2012 at St Peter's basilica at the Vatican. Getty Images logo Getty Images 1 week ago

    Pope Benedict XVI waves as he arrives for the celebration of Vespers on the feast of the Presentation of the Lord on January 2, 2012 at St Peter's basilica at the Vatican.

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  24. In this file photo dated October 5, 2011, Pope Benedict XVI waves as he arrives to lead his weekly general audience at St. Peter's Square at the Vatican. The Vatican on Friday dismissed as "delirious" an Italian newspaper report that said Pope Benedict would be assassinated within 12... Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 4 days ago

    In this file photo dated October 5, 2011, Pope Benedict XVI waves as he arrives to lead his weekly general audience at St. Peter's Square at the Vatican. The Vatican on Friday dismissed as "delirious" an Italian newspaper report that said Pope Benedict would be assassinated within 12...

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  25. In this file photo dated November 3, 2011, Pope Benedict XVI looks on during a mass in St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican. The Vatican on Friday dismissed as "delirious" an Italian newspaper report that said Pope Benedict would be assassinated within 12 months. The newspaper Il Fatto... Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 4 days ago

    In this file photo dated November 3, 2011, Pope Benedict XVI looks on during a mass in St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican. The Vatican on Friday dismissed as "delirious" an Italian newspaper report that said Pope Benedict would be assassinated within 12 months. The newspaper Il Fatto...

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Pope Benedict XVI, framed by marble statues, delivers his message during the Angelus prayer in St. Peter's square, at the Vatican, Sunday, Feb. 12, 2012. The Pontiff has called on the Syrian leadership to respond urgently to the "legitimate'' demands of its people who have been facing...

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  1. I would like to emphasize the critical role of spiritual guidance in the journey of faith and, in particular, in response to the vocation of special consecration for the service of God and his people
    – Pope Benedict XVI SOURCE: Catholic News Agency 4 weeks ago
  2. Today, our celebration is a visible sign of the communion of faith spread throughout the entire world and how it is anchored here in Rome, where Peter lives, now bearing the name Benedict XVI.
    SOURCE: Catholic News Agency 4 weeks ago
  3. No Justice without Life ... I express my hope that your deliberations will encourage the political and legislative initiatives being promoted in a growing number of countries to eliminate the death penalty and to continue the substantive progress made in conforming penal law both to the human dignity of...
    – Pope Benedict XVI SOURCE: IndiaVision 2 months ago
  4. It has been my hope and prayer that by focusing on the Word of God with no commentary, our Bible recordings would be welcomed by all people ... This recording of the Latin Neo-Vulgate, and being welcomed to present it to Pope Benedict XVI, is a wonderful fulfillment of 30 years of prayer and commitment ...
    SOURCE: PRWeb 4 weeks ago
  5. You don’t like shopping or large crowds or lines. But deadline’s over, Andy, and you don’t want to go home; this is your chance. And think of the deals. C’mon, this is Black Friday; drop some boom upside your Christmas shopping, bro
    – Pope Benedict XVI SOURCE: The Beaufort Gazette 2 months ago
  6. While I was writing the movie, I read many documents that said many newly elected Popes panicked and had this trouble ... In an interview, Benedict XVI [the current Pope] said that he had the same feeling when he learnt he was elected. He said so, so we have to believe him. I’d also been struck by the f...
    SOURCE: The Telegraph 2 months ago
  7. You don’t like shopping or large crowds or lines. But deadline’s over, Andy, and you don’t want to go home; this is your chance. And think of the deals. C’mon, this is Black Friday; drop some boom upside your Christmas shopping, bro
    – Pope Benedict XVI SOURCE: The Beaufort Gazette 2 months ago
  8. Pope Benedict XVI has made the New Evangelization a priority
    SOURCE: Catholic News Agency 2 months ago
  9. With his human heart ... Jesus learned to pray from his Mother and from the Jewish tradition, yet the source of his prayer is his eternal communion with the Father.
    – Pope Benedict XVI SOURCE: Vatican Radio 2 months ago
  10. the wisdom of Pope Benedict XVI
    SOURCE: Catholic News Agency 2 months ago
  11. The Church cannot sanction pastoral practices—for example, sacramental pastoral practices—which contradict the clear instruction of the Lord
    – Pope Benedict XVI SOURCE: Catholic News Agency 2 months ago
  12. Saint Peter was given the command by the Lord to confirm his brother apostles. The visit of Archbishop Mennini, the Apostolic Nuncio, sent to us by the successor of Saint Peter, Pope Benedict XVI, will affirm and encourage us especially by confirming our communion with the Holy Father and so with the Ch...
    SOURCE: ic Liverpool 2 months ago
  13. Despite attempts to still the Church’s voice in the public square, many people of good will continue to look to her for wisdom, insight and sound guidance
    – Pope Benedict XVI SOURCE: National Catholic Register 2 months ago
  14. In the thought of Benedict XVI, silence is not simply an antidote to the constant an unstoppable flow of information that characterizes society today, but rather a factor that is necessary for its integration. Silence, precisely because it favors discernment and reflection, can in fact be seen primarily...
    SOURCE: Catholic Exchange 2 months ago
  15. Respecting the Creator's footprint allows a better understanding of our true human identity
    – Pope Benedict XVI SOURCE: Times Live South Africa 2 months ago
  16. Benedict XVI has a straight speaking style
    SOURCE: France 24 2 months ago
  17. I hope that all members of the international community agree on a responsible and credible response to this worrisome and complex phenomenon, taking into account the needs of the poorest and future generations
    – Pope Benedict XVI SOURCE: Mongabay.com 2 months ago
  18. Our father, you have created man and woman in your image ... But they distance themselves from you by their tribal divisions, their violence, their wars. May the visit of Pope Benedict XVI create in us the desire to reconcile ourselves.
    SOURCE: The State 2 months ago
  19. I hope all members of the international community will agree a responsible, credible and united response to this worrying and complex phenomenon
    – Pope Benedict XVI SOURCE: Sydney Morning Herald 2 months ago
  20. Al-Qaida in Iraq warned Pope Benedict XVI that its war against Christianity and the West will go on until Islam takes over the world.
    SOURCE: The Bellingham Herald 2 months ago
  21. In reality, the true 'owner' of the world is not man but God
    – Pope Benedict XVI SOURCE: Catholic News Agency 2 months ago
  22. the statements by Fr. Novoa have been very damaging to the Church because they contradict the messages that have been part of the magisterium and tradition of the Church throughout history which Pope Benedict XVI has also defended.
    SOURCE: Catholic News Agency 2 months ago
  23. Young people have a right to hear clearly the Church’s teaching and, most importantly, to be inspired by the coherence and beauty of the Christian message
    – Pope Benedict XVI SOURCE: Catholic News Agency 2 months ago
  24. I have long held in high esteem a son of this country, His Eminence Cardinal Bernardin Gantin. For many years, we both worked, each according to his proper competence, laboring in the same vineyard. We both happily assisted my predecessor, blessed John Paul II, in the exercise of his Petrine ministry. W...
    – Pope Benedict XVI SOURCE: The New Advent 2 months ago
  25. I have long held in high esteem a son of this country, His Eminence Cardinal Bernardin Gantin. For many years, we both worked, each according to his proper competence, laboring in the same vineyard. We both happily assisted my predecessor, blessed John Paul II, in the exercise of his Petrine ministry. W...
    – Pope Benedict XVI SOURCE: The New Advent 2 months ago
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