Pope's Final General Audience Address

"I am not abandoning the cross, but remain in a new way with the Crucified Lord"

Vatican City, February 27, 2013 (Zenit.org) | 5134 hits

Here is the translation of the address Pope Benedict gave this morning during the general audience, the last of his pontificate, held today in St. Peter's Square. * * * Venerable Brothers in …

On Ash Wednesday

"The forty days of Lent recall Israels sojourn in the desert and the temptations of Jesus at the beginning of his public ministry."

Vatican City, February 13, 2013 (Zenit.org) | 3789 hits

Before delivering his catechesis today, the Holy Father said the following to the faithful present: "Dear Brothers and Sisters, As you know, I have decided [applause] Thank you for your …

On God the Almighty Father

"Despite the Crisis of Fatherhood in Many Societies, the Scriptures Show us Clearly what it Means to Call God 'Father'"

Vatican City, January 30, 2013 (Zenit.org) | 3536 hits

Here is a translation of the General Audience Pope Benedict XVI gave today in Paul VI Hall. --- --- --- Dear Brothers and Sisters, In last Wednesday's catechesis we focused on the words of …

On Abraham's Faith

"Saying 'I believe in God' means founding my life on Him"

Vatican City, January 23, 2013 (Zenit.org) | 2338 hits

Here is a translation of the address Benedict XVI gave today during the general audience in Paul VI Hall. * * * Dear Brothers and Sisters, In this Year of Faith, I would like to start today …