Pope Benedict and Athanasius
GENERAL AUDIENCE
Paul VI Audience Hall
Wednesday, 20 June 2007
Saint Athanasius of Alexandria
Dear Brothers and Sisters,
Continuing our revisitation of the great Teachers of the ancient Church,...
Quo Vadis, Quebec?
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The Case Against Pornography
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In Times Like This, Structure is Especially Essential
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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...
The First Message of His Holiness, Saint John Paul II, for Lent
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A Tale of Two Princesses
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The Lego Movie
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