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Pope’s rosaries for trapped Chilean miners
(September 4, 2010) Pope Benedict XVI has sent rosaries for the 33 Chilean miners who are trapped 700 meters below the ground in Copiapo since Aug. 5. Chilean Cardinal Francisco Errázuriz, archbishop of Santiago celebrated Mass at the mine head on Thursday and sent rosaries blessed by Pope Benedict down to each of the miners as a sign of the Pope’s closeness with them. Three fist-sized ...»
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Pope’s message for World Youth Day, 2011
(September 3, 2010) Pope Benedict XVI is encouraging young people of the world to take part in the World Youth Day celebrations from August 16-21, next year in Madrid, Spain, saying the event is very important both for Europe and the universal Church. “I would like all young people – those who share our faith in Jesus Christ, but also those who are wavering or uncertain, or who do not ...»
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Israeli president, Pope meet, express hopes for Middle East peace deal
(September 3, 2010) Pope Benedict XVI received Israeli President Shimon Peres in a private audience on Thursday as the first direct peace talks in two years between Israeli and Palestinian leaders were launched in the United States. The two leaders expressed hopes that the renewal of direct talks in Washington would contribute to the "reaching of an agreement that is respectful of the legitimate ...»
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