Pope Benedict
Pope Benedict
Benedict has been the regnal name of fifteen Roman Catholic popes. The name is derived from the Latin benedictus, meaning "blessed"...
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tireless witness of the Gospel of peace and reconciliation.
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How could one imagine the government of the church without this contribution? It is a determining factor without which the church could not survive.
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I have to announce that on March 24 I will hold a consistory, for which I will nominate the new members of the College of Cardinals.
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In today's world, God is absent. People need anesthesia to live. They live in a dark world.
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In the light of this common mission, we cannot not denounce and combat with decisiveness the hate and incomprehension, the injustices and the violence that continue to sow worry in the soul of men and women of good will.
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In the mirror of the cross we have seen all the suffering of humanity today. We saw the suffering of abandoned, abused children ... threats against families, the division in the world in the pride of the rich and the misery of all those who suffer hunger and thirst.
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In fact, they come from every part of the world and carry out diverse duties in service to the people of God.
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In Iraq, may peace finally prevail over the tragic violence that continues mercilessly to claim victims.
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In his spirituality and in his tireless ministry, the presence of Mary as mother and queen of the church was made manifest to the eyes of all.
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The family has always been at the center of attention of my venerable predecessors, especially John Paul II. He was convinced, and reiterated it many times, that a crisis within the family comes at the grave detriment of our civilization.
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Concerning the international crises linked to nuclear power, may an honorable solution be found for all parties, through serious and honest negotiations.
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Contemporary societies, while gifted with many means, do not always manage to facilitate the mission of parents, both on the level of spiritual and moral motivation and on that of the practical conditions of life.
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It is very important that the ruling come in a reasonable amount of time.
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The very same pastoral sensibility in the face of real situations must end up safeguarding the truth and applying the necessary rules to safeguard it.