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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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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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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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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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.
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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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The modern age is often seen as an awakening of reason from its slumbers, humanity's enlightenment after an age of darkness.