Pope Benedict: In sickness we experience our limits

In the Gospel this Sunday, we learn of the healing that Jesus brought to many who were suffering from diseases of one kind or another. We commend to him all those known to us who are in need of healing and we ask him [...]
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Pope issues invitation to offer suffering to God

February 1, 2012. (Romreports.com) Following his catechesis on prayer during the general audience, Benedict XVI reflected on the prayer of Jesus in the Garden of Olives. He recalled that in Gethsemane, Jesus prays not for his will, but rather the will of God. It's something that's [...]
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The best thing Christians can do

September 23, 2011. (Romereports.com) Ecumenism and inter-religious dialogue have been key during the Pope's trip to Germany. The most symbolic moment was perhaps, his visit to the convent where Martin Luther, the leader of the Protestant Reform, lived from 1505 to 1511. Upon arriving, the Pope [...]
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Pope talks about how to recognize the voice of God

January 16, 2012. (Romereports.com) During Sunday's Angelus the pope talked about vocations, focusing on the power of recognizing and following the voice of God. Benedict XVI “And so, the call to follow Jesus more closely, to not form a family, but instead dedicate oneself to [...]
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2012: Ten events planned throughout the year

December 30, 2011. (Romereports.com) The Vatican already knows that 2012 will be full of events, traveling, canonizations and key anniversaries. In the month of February, Benedict XVI will become the sixth oldest pope in history. Just two months later, on April 16th, he'll turn 85 [...]
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Pope lists five lessons from World Youth Day 2011 for the New Evangelization

In his traditional Christmas address to the Roman Curia, the pope spoke about the keys to understanding the past year and account for the year ahead. The Pope addresses Curia With Traditional 'Year in Review' Message VATICAN CITY, DEC. 22, 2011 (Zenit.org).- Benedict XVI says that the [...]
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Pope explains meaning of Christmas during general audience

December 21, 2011. (Romereports.com) Benedict XVI met with thousands of faithful in the Paul VI Audience Hall for his last general audience before Christmas. The pope spoke about the meaning of Christmas as well as the importance of being close to Christ throughout the entire [...]
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The importance of Pope's visit to Benin

November 8, 2011. (Romereports.com). The pope is planning on visiting Africa in late November. For a total of three days, he'll visit the country of Benin. Even though it's a short trip, it will be key, especially since the Pope will meet with bishops of the [...]
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Pope's Angelus: Death is a union with God

November 2, 2011. (Romereports.com) The pope talked about the topic of holiness, during the Angelus on All Saints Day. He described holiness as a living connection between God and love. Benedict XVI “This wonderful feast, along with tomorrow’s commemoration of the faithful departed, speaks [...]
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Pope prays for flood victims of Thailand and Italy during Angelus

October 31, 2011. (Romereports.com) During Sunday's Angelus, the pope prayed for the victims of the recent floods in Thailand and Italy. Benedict XVI “I want to express my closeness to the people of Thailand who were struck by the serious floods. Also, to Italians in [...]
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