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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Do not fear; put your trust in him. The life-giving power of his light is an incentive for building a new world order based on just ethical and economic relationships.
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This great pope has left us an immense heritage. John Paul II was living these very hours, in this very room, the last stage of his pilgrimage on earth, a pilgrimage of faith, love and hope, which left a profound mark on the history of the Church and of humanity.
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This all requires further agreements, so in that sense these are preliminary discussions. But it seems if God permits, in June of next year I will be able to come to Poland.
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On this night, when we look toward Bethlehem, let us pray in a special way for the birthplace of our Redeemer and for the men and women who live and suffer there.
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Thank you for your service of 500 years!
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I am not alone. I do not have to carry alone what in truth I could never carry alone.
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for the great gift of these heroic witnesses.
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The modern age is often seen as an awakening of reason from its slumbers, humanity's enlightenment after an age of darkness.
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You should bring joy, not expensive gifts that cost time and money.
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The loving eyes of God look on the human being, considered full and complete at its beginning.
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The dove wants to stay with the pope but it will find its freedom.
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The entire city of Rome has gathered symbolically for this moving moment of reflection and prayer.
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A good confession before Easter remains an obligation that should be fully valued and gives us the opportunity to start anew.
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And it was from this desire to serve the church in the most useful and efficient way that the vow of special obedience to the pope was born.