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Pope Benedict, Monica and Marriage
BENEDICT XVI
ANGELUS
Courtyard of the Papal Summer Residence, Castel Gandolfo
Sunday, 30 August 2009
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Dear Brothers and Sisters,
Three days ago, on 27 August, we celebrated the liturgical...
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