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| His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI 2010 World Day of Prayer for the Sick Mass, Saint Peter's Basilica |
His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI will celebrate the 60th anniversary of his ordination to the priesthood on June 29, the Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul. The Congregation for Clergy has issued an appeal to Catholics worldwide to mark the Pope's anniversary with 60 hours of Eucharistic prayer for vocations and the sanctification of the clergy.
Our Holy Father has been an outstanding model of priestly ministry and service to the Church. On each of the occasions I have been privileged to meet His Holiness he has been gracious, affirming, and most appreciative of “the great work being done” by faithful Catholic women around the world. The first time I was able to greet Pope Benedict XVI, in 2006, I was struck by the way his eyes twinkled and his warm smile reflected the joy of greeting a dear family member or friend. Could this be a glimmer of how our loving God looks at each one of us? Let us join in prayer for our Holy Father.
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| Saint Peter's Square, November 15, 2006 Fotografia Felici |
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| The White House, April 16, 2008 |
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| The United Nations, April 18, 2008 |
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