Pope Benedict on Today’s Feast of the Dedication of the Lateran
BENEDICT XVI
ANGELUS
St Peter's Square
Sunday, 9 November 2008
Dear Brothers and Sisters,
The liturgy today has us celebrate the Dedication of the Lateran Basilica, called the "mother...
Duns Scotus and Pope Benedict
BENEDICT XVI
GENERAL AUDIENCE
Paul VI Hall
Wednesday, 7 July 2010
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John Duns Scotus
Dear Brothers and Sisters,
This morning, after several Catecheses on various great theologians, I would like...
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