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Looking Back: Benedict XVI's Address on His 81st Birthday, as He Began US Trip

"Freedom is not only a gift, but also a summons to personal responsibility. Americans know this from experience"

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In honor of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI's 86th birthday today, here is the text of the address he delivered on his birthday in 2008. He was beginning his trip to the United States and gave the address at a welcoming ceremony at the White House. * * * Mr. President, Thank you for your gracious words of welcome ...

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Pope's Homily on the Feast of the Presentation

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Here is the translation of Pope Benedict's homily at a Mass in St. Peter's Basilica commemorating the Feast of the Presentation as well as the 27th World Day for Consecrated Life. * * * Dear …

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Pope Benedict XVI's Lenten Message

"The Christian Life Consists in Continuously Scaling the Mountain to Meet God"

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Here is the translation of Pope Benedict XVI's Lenten Message for 2013. * * * Believing in charity calls forth charity “We have come to know and to believe in the love God has for us” (1 Jn …

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To Bishop Antonio José López Castillo, Archbishop of Barquisimeto His Holiness Benedict XVI, deeply saddened by the news of the tragic incidents at the Uribana Prison in Lara State, which …

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Pope's Condolence Message for Victims of Brazilian Nightclub Tragedy

"[The Holy Father] Sends his Apostolic Blessing to All Those who are Suffering"

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Here is the translation of the telegram sent to Archbishop Hélio Adelar Rubert of Santa Maria, Brazil by Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone, the Vatican Secretary of State, expressing the Holy …

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Pope's Homily At Conclusion of Week of Prayer

"Unity is in itself a Privileged Instrument"

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Here is the translation of Pope Benedict XVI's Homily during the ecumenical celebration of Vespers of the Solemnity of the Conversion of St. Paul the Apostle. The occasion marked the end of …

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