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Pope: Letter on 1962 Missal Aimed to Aid Unity

September 14, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Benedict XVI’s letter paving the way to a broader use of the 1962 Missal — which came into effect one year ago today — is an effort to make everyone feel at home in the Church, he says.
The Pope explained this today when he addressed French bishops gathered with him in Lourdes to mark the [...]

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Papal Address at End of Torchlight Procession

September 14, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Here is a Vatican translation of the address Benedict XVI gave Saturday at the end of the torchlight Marian procession in Lourdes.
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Dear Bishop Perrier of Tarbes and Lourdes,
Dear Brothers in the episcopate and the priesthood,
Dear Pilgrims, dear Brothers and Sisters,
One hundred and fifty years ago, on 11 February 1858, in this place known [...]

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Eucharistic Procession: Proclaim the Marvels of God

September 14, 2008 | Leave a Comment

At 6.30 p.m. today the Holy Father, wearing liturgical vestments, presided over the last stage of a Eucharistic procession on the Meadow of the shrine of Lourdes.
Following the adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, the Pope pronounced an address.
“Lord Jesus, You are here! And you, my brothers, my sisters, my friends, you are here, with me, [...]

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Pontiff’s Address to French Bishops

September 14, 2008 | 1 Comment

Here is a Vatican translation of the address Benedict XVI gave today during a meeting with bishops of France held in Lourdes.
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Venerable Brother Cardinals,
Dear Brother Bishops,
This is the first time since the beginning of my pontificate that I have had the joy of meeting all of you together. I offer cordial greetings [...]

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On the Nearness of Our Lady

September 14, 2008 | 1 Comment

Here is a Vatican translation of the address Benedict XVI gave today in Lourdes before praying the Angelus and after having celebrated a Mass to mark the 150th anniversary of the Virgin Mary’s apparitions.
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Dear Pilgrims, dear brothers and sisters!
Every day, praying the Angelus gives us the opportunity to meditate for a few moments, [...]

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