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The President of the Federal Republic of Germany, Horst Köhler, and his wife, were received in audience by Pope Benedict XVI Saturday. During the cordial talks, there was an exchange of views on various issues. The President visited the Vatican on the occasion of a special concert marking the double anniversary of the founding of the Federal Republic of Germany and the 20th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall. The current economic crisis and its aftermath as well as on the ... God ...

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The Catholic school is at the service of society, the pope said in his speech to the Brazilian bishops of Regions 3 and 4, received today at the end of their Ad Limina visit. Speaking of educating young people, Benedict XVI noted that the Catholic school is a service to society, and integrates with other educational agencies and therefore the state must address the problem of juridical and financial equality. Moreover, the integral formation to which the Catholic school aims, is particularly ...

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Not to judge, but to save: This is the characteristic of those who follow Christ. Capuchin Father Raniero Cantalamessa, Preacher to the Papal Household, noted this in this year's first Advent sermon. The three meditations on Advent were based on the nature and duties of the priesthood, departing from the writings of St. Paul, as part of the Year for Priests currently in progress. Father Cantalamessa noted that empathy, and a sense of solidarity and compassion towards others, are ... God ...

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During the second half of the last century, Christians in Albania, both Catholics and Orthodox, have worked hard to keep the faith alive despite the cruel persecution of the atheist regime. Benedict XVI noted this as he received His Beatitude Anastas, Orthodox Archbishop of Tirana and All Albania in audience. The Pope stressed the great missionary fervor of the archbishop and the wide Catholic-Orthodox convergence on the most important theological challenges. Although there is not yet full ...

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On Thursday, December 3rd, Benedict XVI received in audience Dimitri Medvedev, President of the Russian Federation. During the friendly discussions, both sides expressed contentment with the cordial relations that currently exist between them, and it was agreed to establish full diplomatic relations between the Holy See and the Russian Federation. Following an exchange of opinions on the international economic and political situation - also in the light of the Encyclical Caritas in veritate ...

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"The fundamental choice, which gives meaning and value to all other choices, is to love God, and for love of Him, to love our neighbor." The Holy Father said this during the general audience catechesis this morning, which was dedicated to the twelfth century monastic theologian William of St. Thierry. "Only in this love do we find true joy", Pope Benedict added, "placing us in the school of the Saints in order to learn to love authentically and completely."Citing the works of William, the ...

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Theological research must not loose sight of the mystery of God and theologians must open themselves to the novelty of Gods action, avoiding the danger of specializations that exclude the totality. This is what Benedict XVI underlined in his homily during the Mass celebrated on Tuesday morning, December 1st, with the members of the International Theological Commission, which has gathered in the Vatican for its plenary session from November 30th through December 4th. This year, the commission ...

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Alan García Pérez, President of the Republic of Peru, was received in audience by Benedict XVI on Monday, November 30th. The President subsequently went on to meet with Cardinal Taricsio Bertone, Secretary of State.The cordial meetings provided an opportunity for a fruitful exchange of opinions on questions concerning the current international and regional situation. Attention then focused on certain aspects of the situation in Peru, in particular on the governments commitment to eliminate ...

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Pope Benedict XVI prayed the Angelus with the faithful gathered this Sunday morning in St Peters Square. In remarks before the prayer, Pope Benedict said Jesus Christ is not only for Christians, not just for believers: He is for all men, because it is He who is the center of faith, and the foundation of hope. Every human being, said Pope Benedict, is in constant need of Hope. On this first Sunday of Advent, the Holy Father spoke of the significance of the liturgical year, saying "Above all ...

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