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Saint Bridget of Ireland
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Pope Benedict XVI and the Enduring Value of Saint Thomas Aquinas
BENEDICT XVI
GENERAL AUDIENCE
Saint Peter's Square
Wednesday, 2 June 2010
Saint Thomas Aquinas (1)
Dear Brothers and Sisters,
After several Catecheses on the priesthood and on my latest Journeys,...
Pope Benedict, Timothy and Titus
BENEDICT XVI
GENERAL AUDIENCE
Paul VI Audience Hall
Wednesday, 13 December 2006
Timothy and Titus
Dear Brothers and Sisters,
Having spoken at length on the great Apostle Paul, today let...