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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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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I thank Divine Providence for the breath of a new spirit that this movement brought to the events of contemporary Europe. May God bless all those who are committed to promoting social justice and the good of workers.
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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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It's a great responsibility before God, the judge who guides us, who draws us to truth and good, and in this sense the church must unmask evil, rendering present the goodness of God, rendering present his truth, the truly infinite for which we are thirsty.
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If we look to the saints, this great luminous wake with which God has passed through history, we truly see that here is a force for good that survives through millennia; here is truly light from light.
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We were looking for a 'good shepherd,' and instead we got a German shepherd.
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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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We wish to pray for peace in the Holy Land.
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Either we make him a simple devout expression, or he is denied everything, he is banished from public life, thus losing all meaning.
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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.