Remember Man, That Thou Art Dust…Pope Benedict and Ash Wednesday
BENEDICT XVI
GENERAL AUDIENCE
Paul VI Audience Hall
Wednesday, 9 March 2011
Ash Wednesday
Dear Brothers and Sisters,
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