Habemus Papam!
We Have a
Pope!
Benedict XVI
Joseph Ratzinger
Elected 265th pope on April 19, 2005
Pontificate Inaugurated on April 24, 2005
Encyclical: "Deus Caritas Est", January 25, 2006
Biography
of Pope Benedict XVI
Coat of Arms
of His Holiness Benedict XVI
Homily Given by
Pope Benedict XVI during the Mass for the inauguration of his pontificate
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Apostolic Blessing "Urbi et Orbi" April 19, 2005 Dear Brothers and Sisters, After the great Pope John Paul II, the Cardinals have elected me, a simple and humble labourer in the vineyard of the Lord. The fact that the Lord knows how to work and to act even with inadequate instruments comforts me, and above all I entrust myself to your prayers. Let us move forward in the joy of the Risen Lord, confident of his unfailing help. The Lord will help us and Mary, his Most Holy Mother, will be on our side. Thank you. |
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