The Last Easter Vigil Homily of Pope Benedict XVI
EASTER VIGIL
HOMILY OF HIS HOLINESS BENEDICT XVI
Saint Peter's Basilica
Holy Saturday, 7 April 2012
Dear Brothers and Sisters,
Easter is the feast of the new creation. Jesus...
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BENEDICT XVI
ANGELUS
St. Peter's Square
Sunday, 24 June 2012
Dear Brothers and Sisters,
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