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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"

Washington, D.C., April 16, 2013 (Zenit.org) | 1486 hits

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 ...

Articles from "Benedict XVI's Documents"

Pope's Address to Vatican Inspectorate of Public Security

"May your presence [...] be an ever more effective guarantee of that good order and tranquility"

Vatican City, January 15, 2013 (Zenit.org) | 431 hits

Dear Officers and Agents! I am very pleased to renew this encounter which by now has become a tradition, for the mutual exchange of greetings at the beginning of the new year. My greetings …

"Upon your Children Too the Heavens have Opened,"

Vatican City, January 13, 2013 (Zenit.org) | 1722 hits

Here is the translation of Pope Benedict XVI's Homily during the Mass celebrating the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord where he baptized 20 babies. * * * Dear brothers and sisters! The joy …

Vatican City, January 08, 2013 (Zenit.org) | 1433 hits

Here is the translation of the Holy Father's Message for the 21st World Day of the Sick which will be celebrated on February 11, 2013. * * * "Go and do likewise"(Lk10:37) Dear Brothers and …

"Faiths inner pilgrimage towards God occurs above all in prayer"

Vatican City, January 07, 2013 (Zenit.org) | 1215 hits

Here is the translation of the Holy Father's homily for the Solemnity of the Epiphany. * * * Dear Brothers and Sisters, For the Church which believes and prays, the Wise Men from the East …

"Building peace through dialogue is no longer a choice but a necessity!"

Vatican City, January 07, 2013 (Zenit.org) | 867 hits

Here is the translation of the Holy Father's address during an audience with the Holy See's Diplomatic Corp which takes annually at the beginning of the new year. * * * Your Excellencies, …

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