Pope Benedict and Saint Bernard of Clairvaux, the Mellifluous Doctor
GENERAL AUDIENCE
Saint Peter's Square
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Saint Bernard of Clairvaux
Dear Brothers and Sisters,
Today I would like to talk about St Bernard of Clairvaux, called...
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BENEDICT XVI
GENERAL AUDIENCE
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(Video)
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Dear Brothers and Sisters,
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