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Pentecost: Spiritus Veritatis
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Pascal Wagers on God
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A Host of Mighty Miracles
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Benedict and Philip the Apostle
BENEDICT XVI
GENERAL AUDIENCE
Saint Peter's Square
Wednesday, 6 September 2006
Philip the Apostle
Dear Brothers and Sisters,
While we continue to outline the features of the various Apostles, as...
