Documents and Speeches by

Pope Benedict XVI Details

Documents (286)TypeDateAscending
Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God and 40ᵗʰ World Day of Peace English español (Spanish) français (French) Italiano (Italian)Homily2007.01.01
Visit to the Soup Kitchen run by the Rome Caritas on the Colle Oppio English español (Spanish) français (French) Italiano (Italian)Speech2007.01.04
Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord English español (Spanish) français (French) Italiano (Italian)Homily2007.01.06
Feast of the Baptism of the Lord English español (Spanish) français (French) Italiano (Italian)Homily2007.01.07
To the Diplomatic Corps accredited to the Holy See for the traditional exchange of New Year Greetings English español (Spanish) français (French) Italiano (Italian)

 diplomacy 

Speech2007.01.08
To the Board Members of the Lazio Region, of the Municipal Corporation of Rome and of the Province of Rome English español (Spanish) français (French) Italiano (Italian)Speech2007.01.11
To the Special Envoy for the 15ᵗʰ World Day of the Sick latine (Latin)

 sick 

Letter2007.01.12
To the General Inspectorate for Public Security at the Vatican English español (Spanish) français (French) Italiano (Italian)

 Vatican City 

Speech2007.01.12
For the opening of the Brotherhood in Brazil 2007 Campaign

 Brazil 

Message2007.01.16
To the Ecumenical Delegation of Finland English español (Spanish) français (French) Italiano (Italian)

 Finland 

Speech2007.01.19
To the Ambassador of Turkey to the Holy See English español (Spanish) français (French)

 Turkey 

Speech2007.01.19
To the community of the Almo Collegio Capranica English español (Spanish) français (French) Italiano (Italian)Speech2007.01.19
To the participants in the Plenary Assembly of the Pontifical Commission for Latin America English español (Spanish) français (French) Italiano (Italian)

 South America 

Speech2007.01.20
To the Ambassador of Romania to the Holy See English español (Spanish) français (French)

 Romania 

Speech2007.01.20
To the new Ambassador of Montenegro to the Holy See English español (Spanish) français (French) Italiano (Italian)

 Montenegro 

Speech2007.01.22
For the 41ˢᵗ World Communications Day (2007) English français (French) Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)

 communication 

Message2007.01.24
To the members of the Ordinary Council of the Synod of Bishops English español (Spanish) français (French) Italiano (Italian)

 synod 

Speech2007.01.25
Conclusion of the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity 2007 English español (Spanish) français (French) Italiano (Italian)

 ecumenism 

Homily2007.01.25
For the 22ⁿᵈ World Youth Day (2007) English français (French) Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)

 youth 

Message2007.01.27
To the Prelate Auditors, Officials and Advocates of the Tribunal of the Roman Rota English español (Spanish) français (French) Italiano (Italian)Speech2007.01.27
To the delegation of the ’Foundation for Interreligious and Intercultural Research and Dialogue’ English español (Spanish) français (French) Italiano (Italian)

 inter-religious dialogue 

Speech2007.02.01
To the members of the Joint International Commission for Theological Dialogue between the Catholic Church and the Oriental Orthodox Churches English español (Spanish) français (French) Italiano (Italian)

 Orthodox Church 

Speech2007.02.01
For the 11ᵗʰ Day of Consecrated Life (2007) English español (Spanish) français (French) Italiano (Italian)

 religious 

Message2007.02.02
To men and women religious at the end of the Eucharistic Celebration on the occasion of the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord and the 11ᵗʰ World Day of Consecrated Life English español (Spanish) français (French) Italiano (Italian)

 religious 

Speech2007.02.02
To the participants in the International Symposium of Secular Institutes English español (Spanish) français (French) Italiano (Italian)Speech2007.02.03
To the bishops, friends of the Focolare Movement and the Community of St. Egidio English español (Spanish) français (French) Italiano (Italian)

 Focolare 

Speech2007.02.08
To the new Ambassador of Colombia to the Holy See English español (Spanish) français (French)Speech2007.02.09
To a group of finance ministers and international leaders on the occasion of the public launch of the Advance Market Commitment initiative English español (Spanish) français (French) Italiano (Italian)

 finance 

Speech2007.02.09
For the 44ᵗʰ World Day for Vocations (2007) English français (French) Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)

 vocation 

Message2007.02.10
To the new Ambassador of Costa Rica to the Holy See English español (Spanish) français (French)

 Costa Rica 

Speech2007.02.10
To the members of the Misericordie d’Italia and numerous blood donor groups English español (Spanish) français (French) Italiano (Italian)

 blood 

Speech2007.02.10
To the members of the ’Academy of Moral and Political Sciences’ from Paris English español (Spanish) français (French) Italiano (Italian)Speech2007.02.10
At the end of the Mass on the occasion of the XV World Day of the Sick English español (Spanish) français (French) Italiano (Italian)

 sick 

Speech2007.02.11
To the participants in the International Congress on Natural Moral Law sponsored by the Pontifical Lateran University English español (Spanish) français (French) Italiano (Italian)

 ethics 

Speech2007.02.12
To the President of the Republic of Korea English français (French) español (Spanish)

 South Korea 

Letter2007.02.15
To the Pontifical Representatives to Latin America at the conclusion of the meeting in preparation for the 5ᵗʰ General Conference of the Episcopate of Latin America and the Caribbean English español (Spanish) français (French) Italiano (Italian)

 Caribbean   South America 

Speech2007.02.17
To the seminarians during the visit to the Pontifical Roman Major Seminary on the occasion of the Feast of Our Lady of Trust English español (Spanish) français (French) Italiano (Italian)Speech2007.02.17
To the Confessors of the four Pontifical Basilicas of Rome English español (Spanish) français (French) Italiano (Italian)

 basilica 

Speech2007.02.19
To the Camaldolese Order for the 10ᵗʰ centenary of the birth of St. Peter Damian English français (French) Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)

 saint 

Letter2007.02.20
Ash Wednesday English español (Spanish) français (French) Italiano (Italian)Homily2007.02.21
Sacramentum Caritatis / The Sacrament of Love English français (French) Italiano (Italian) latine (Latin) español (Spanish)
On the Eucharist as the Source and Summit of the Church’s Life and Mission

 Eucharist   love   synod 

Apostolic Exhortation2007.02.22
Presenting the book written by Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone entitled ’The Last Seer of Fatima’ English français (French) Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)

 Fatima   Mary 

Letter2007.02.22
Meeting with the Clergy of the Rome Diocese English español (Spanish) français (French) Italiano (Italian)

 Rome 

Speech2007.02.22
To the members of the Pontifical Academy for Life English español (Spanish) français (French) Italiano (Italian)

 bioethics 

Speech2007.02.24
At the conclusion of the annual Lenten retreat held for the Roman Curia English español (Spanish) français (French) Italiano (Italian)Speech2007.03.03
To the members of the Paul VI Institute of Brescia English español (Spanish) français (French) Italiano (Italian)Speech2007.03.03
To the members of the Circolo San Pietro English español (Spanish) français (French) Italiano (Italian)

 circus 

Speech2007.03.08
To the participants in the Plenary Assembly of the Pontifical Council for Social Communications English español (Spanish) français (French) Italiano (Italian)Speech2007.03.09
Meeting with the university students at the end of the recitation of the Rosary English español (Spanish) français (French) Italiano (Italian)

 university 

Speech2007.03.10
Visit to the Fabric of St. Peter’s English español (Spanish) français (French) Italiano (Italian)

 Vatican City 

Speech2007.03.14
To the new Ambassador of Peru to the Holy See English español (Spanish)

 Peru 

Speech2007.03.16
To the participants in the Course on the Internal Forum organized by the Tribunal of the Apostolic Penitentiary English español (Spanish) français (French) Italiano (Italian)Speech2007.03.16
To the participants in the pilgrimage sponsored by O.F.T.A.L. (Federation for Transport of the Sick to Lourdes) and M.A.C. (Apostolic Movement for the Blind) English español (Spanish) français (French) Italiano (Italian)

 blind   sick 

Speech2007.03.17
during the visit to the Penitentiary Institute for Minors of Rome English español (Spanish) français (French) Italiano (Italian)

 children 

Speech2007.03.18
Visit to Rome’s Prison for Minors, ’Casal del Marmo’ English español (Spanish) français (French) Italiano (Italian)

 prison 

Homily2007.03.18
Meeting with a group of Professors from the Faculty of Theology of Tubingen, Germany English español (Spanish) français (French) Italiano (Italian)

 Germany 

Speech2007.03.21
To the participants in the Plenary of the Pontifical Council for Health Pastoral Care English español (Spanish) français (French) Italiano (Italian)

 health 

Speech2007.03.22
For the retirement of Cardinal Camillo Ruini from the office of President of the Italian Bishops’ Conference English français (French) Italiano (Italian)

 episcopal conference   Italy 

Letter2007.03.23
To the participants in the pilgrimage sponsored by the Fraternity of Communion and Liberation on the occasion of the 25ᵗʰ anniversary of its Pontifical Recognition English español (Spanish) français (French) Italiano (Italian)Speech2007.03.24
To the participants in the Congress ’Values and Perspectives for Tomorrow’s Europe – 50 years of the Treaty of Rome’ sponsored by the Commission of the Bishops’ Conferences of the European Community (COMECE) English español (Spanish) français (French) Italiano (Italian)Speech2007.03.24
To the members of the Pastoral Council of the Parish of St Felicity and her Children, Martyrs in Rome at the conclusion of the Eucharistic Celebration English español (Spanish) français (French) Italiano (Italian)Speech2007.03.25
Greeting to the faithful of the Parish of St Felicity and her Children, Martyrs in Rome before the Eucharistic Celebration English español (Spanish) français (French) Italiano (Italian)Speech2007.03.25
To the participants in the 9ᵗʰ International Youth Forum, Rocca di Papa English français (French) Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)

 social   youth 

Message2007.03.28
Penitential Celebration with the Youth of the Diocese of Rome in preparation for the 22ⁿᵈ World Youth Day English español (Spanish) français (French) Italiano (Italian)

 youth 

Homily2007.03.29
To the new Ambassador of Ukraine to the Holy See English français (French)

 Ukraine 

Speech2007.03.30
To directors and members of Confartigianato, an association of Italian artisans English español (Spanish) français (French) Italiano (Italian)

 arts 

Speech2007.03.31
Final greetings at Palm Sunday Mass - XXII World Youth Day English español (Spanish) français (French) Italiano (Italian)Speech2007.04.01
22ⁿᵈ World Youth Day English español (Spanish) français (French) Italiano (Italian)

 youth 

Homily2007.04.01
For the 5ᵗʰ centenary of the death of St. Francis of Paola latine (Latin)

 saint 

Letter2007.04.02
For the 2ⁿᵈ anniversary of the death of Pope John Paul II English español (Spanish) français (French) Italiano (Italian)Homily2007.04.02
To the President of the Republic of Rwanda on the occasion of the 13ᵗʰ anniversary of the beginning of the genocide in Rwanda English français (French) español (Spanish)

 Rwanda 

Letter2007.04.03
For the resignation of Cardinal Eduardo Martínez Somalo from office of Camerlengo of Holy Roman Church English français (French) Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)Letter2007.04.04
Chrism Mass English español (Spanish) français (French) Italiano (Italian)Homily2007.04.05
Mass of the Lord’s Supper English español (Spanish) français (French) Italiano (Italian)Homily2007.04.05
At the end of the Way of the Cross English español (Spanish) français (French) Italiano (Italian)Speech2007.04.06
Easter Vigil English español (Spanish) français (French) Italiano (Italian)Homily2007.04.07
Urbi et Orbi Message for Easter Sunday 2007 English français (French) Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)

 Easter 

Message2007.04.08
For the 80ᵗʰ birthday of Pope Benedict XVI English español (Spanish) français (French) Italiano (Italian)Homily2007.04.15
Concert offered for the 80ᵗʰ birthday of Pope Benedict XVI English español (Spanish) français (French) Italiano (Italian)

 concert 

Speech2007.04.16
Luncheon with the members of the College of Cardinals English español (Spanish) français (French) Italiano (Italian)Speech2007.04.16
To Cardinal Friedrich Wetter with a Delegation of the Metropolitan Chapter of Munich English français (French) Italiano (Italian)Speech2007.04.16
To the members of the Papal Foundation English español (Spanish) français (French) Italiano (Italian)Speech2007.04.20
Greeting from the central balcony of the Bishopric of Vigevano English español (Spanish) français (French) Italiano (Italian)Speech2007.04.21
Greeting to youth of the Diocese of Pavia English español (Spanish) français (French) Italiano (Italian)Speech2007.04.21
Mass with the Italian Bishops of Lombardy and the Priests of the Diocese of Vigevano English español (Spanish) français (French) Italiano (Italian)Homily2007.04.21
Meeting with the representatives of the world of culture at the University of Pavia English español (Spanish) français (French) Italiano (Italian)

 culture 

Speech2007.04.22
Visit to the San Matteo Polyclinic of Pavia English español (Spanish) français (French) Italiano (Italian)Speech2007.04.22
Mass with the Italian Bishops of Lombardy, the Priests of the Diocese and a group of Augustinian Fathers in Pavia English español (Spanish) français (French) Italiano (Italian)Homily2007.04.22
At the Basilica of St Pietro in Ciel d’Oro English español (Spanish) français (French) Italiano (Italian)Homily2007.04.22
For the 13ᵗʰ Plenary Session of the Pontifical Academy of Social Sciences English français (French) Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)

 social 

Letter2007.04.28
To the members of the Extraordinary Synod of the Church of Antioch for Syrian Catholics English español (Spanish) français (French)

 Syrian Church 

Speech2007.04.28
For the 4ᵗʰ centenary of the death of St. Mary Magdalene de’ Pazzi English français (French) Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)

 saint 

Letter2007.04.29
Priestly Ordination of the Deacons of the Diocese of Rome English español (Spanish) français (French) Italiano (Italian)

 ordination   Rome 

Homily2007.04.29
To the members of the International Bishops’ Conference of Sts Cyril and Methodius on their ’ad Limina’ visit

 Macedonia   Montenegro   Serbia 

Speech2007.05.04
To the Pontifical Swiss Guards English español (Spanish) français (French) Italiano (Italian)Speech2007.05.05
To the participants in the Meeting of the Superior Council of the Pontifical Mission Societies and in the World Congress of Fidei donum Missionaries English español (Spanish) français (French) Italiano (Italian)

 missionary 

Speech2007.05.05
To the participants in the Plenary Assembly of the International Union of Superiors General English español (Spanish) français (French) Italiano (Italian)

 religious 

Speech2007.05.07
Interview of the Holy Father during the flight to Brazil English español (Spanish) français (French) Italiano (Italian)

 Brazil 

Speech2007.05.09
Welcome ceremony at the International Airport of São Paulo/Guarulhos English español (Spanish) français (French) Italiano (Italian)Speech2007.05.09
Greeting and blessing from the balcony of the Monastery of São Bento in São Paulo English español (Spanish) français (French) Italiano (Italian)Speech2007.05.09
Meeting with the youth at Paulo Machado de Carvalho municipal Stadium in Pacaembu, São Paulo English español (Spanish) français (French) Italiano (Italian)Speech2007.05.10
Meeting and Celebration of Vespers with the Bishops of Brazil in the Catedral da Sé in São Paulo English español (Spanish) français (French) Italiano (Italian)Speech2007.05.11
Recitation of the Holy Rosary and meeting with Priests, Men Religious, Women Religious, Seminarians and Deacons at the Basilica of the Shrine of Aparecida English español (Spanish) français (French) Italiano (Italian)Speech2007.05.12
Meeting with the community living in the Fazenda da Esperança in Guaratinguetá English español (Spanish) français (French) Italiano (Italian)Speech2007.05.12
Meeting with the Community of Poor Clares at the Fazenda da Esperança in Guaratinguetá English español (Spanish) français (French) Italiano (Italian)Speech2007.05.12
Inaugural session of the Fifth General Conference of the Bishops of Latin America and the Caribbean at Aparecida English español (Spanish) français (French) Italiano (Italian)

 Caribbean   South America 

Speech2007.05.13
Farewell ceremony at the International Airport of São Paulo/Guarulhos English español (Spanish) français (French) Italiano (Italian)Speech2007.05.13
Inauguration of the Fifth General Conference of the Bishops of Latin America and the Caribbean in the square in front of the Shrine of Aparecida English español (Spanish) français (French) Italiano (Italian)

 Caribbean   South America 

Homily2007.05.13
To the Bishops of the Episcopal Conference of Mali on their ’ad Limina’ visit English español (Spanish) français (French) Italiano (Italian)

 Mali 

Speech2007.05.18
To the participants in the International Conference sponsored by the ’Centesimus Annus - Pro Pontifice’ Foundation English español (Spanish) français (French) Italiano (Italian)

 social 

Speech2007.05.19
To the Ambassador of the Democratic Republic of East Timor to the Holy See

 Timor-Leste 

Speech2007.05.21
Sacred Oratory ’Resurrexi’ sponsored by the Italian Episcopal Conference English español (Spanish) français (French) Italiano (Italian)Speech2007.05.23
To the participants in the 57ᵗʰ General Assembly of the Italian Episcopal Conference English español (Spanish) français (French) Italiano (Italian)

 Italy 

Speech2007.05.24
To the delegation from the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia on the occasion of the feast of Saints Cyril and Methodius English español (Spanish) français (French) Italiano (Italian)

 Macedonia 

Speech2007.05.24
To the delegation from Bulgaria on the occasion of the feast of Saints Cyril and Methodius English español (Spanish) français (French) Italiano (Italian)

 Bulgaria 

Speech2007.05.24
To the Bishops of the Episcopal Conference of Mozambique on their ’ad Limina’ visit English español (Spanish) français (French) Italiano (Italian)

 Mozambique 

Speech2007.05.26
To the participants in the meeting sponsored by the Young Entrepreneurs of the Italian Manufacturers’ Association English español (Spanish) français (French) Italiano (Italian)

 entrepreneur 

Speech2007.05.26
To Bishops, Priests, Consecrated Persons and Lay Faithful of the Catholic Church in the People’s Republic of China English français (French) Italiano (Italian) latine (Latin) español (Spanish)

 China 

Letter2007.05.27
For the 8ᵗʰ centenary of the birth of St. Elizabeth of Turingia and Hungary English français (French) Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)

 Hungary   saint 

Letter2007.05.27
For World Day for Missions 2007 English español (Spanish) français (French) Italiano (Italian)

 mission 

Message2007.05.27
To the Major Archbishop of the Trivandrum of the Syro-Malankars English español (Spanish) français (French) Italiano (Italian)

 syromalankar 

Speech2007.05.28
Visit to the Palace of the Governorate of Vatican City State English español (Spanish) français (French) Italiano (Italian)

 Vatican City 

Speech2007.05.31
Marian celebration in the Vatican Gardens for the conclusion of the month of May English español (Spanish) français (French) Italiano (Italian)Speech2007.05.31
To the Ambassador of Iceland to the Holy See English français (French)

 Iceland 

Speech2007.06.01
To the Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan to the Holy See English français (French)

 Pakistan 

Speech2007.06.01
To the Ambassador of the Republic of Estonia to the Holy See English français (French)

 Estonia 

Speech2007.06.01
To the Ambassador of the Republic of Burundi to the Holy See English français (French)

 Burundi 

Speech2007.06.01
To the Ambassador of the Republic of Sudan to the Holy See English français (French)

 Sudan 

Speech2007.06.01
To new Ambassadors accredited to the Holy See English español (Spanish) français (French)

 diplomacy 

Speech2007.06.01
To Bishops of the Central African Episcopal Conference on their ’ad Limina’ visit English español (Spanish) français (French) Italiano (Italian)

 Africa 

Speech2007.06.01
To Superiors and Student-Priests of the Pontifical Ecclesiastical Academy English español (Spanish) français (French) Italiano (Italian)

 academy 

Speech2007.06.02
Solemnity of Corpus Christi English español (Spanish) français (French) Italiano (Italian)

 Eucharist 

Homily2007.06.07
To the participants in the 18ᵗʰ General Assembly of Caritas Internationalis English español (Spanish) Italiano (Italian)

 charity 

Speech2007.06.08
Visit to the Congregation for the Oriental Churches English español (Spanish) français (French) Italiano (Italian)

 Eastern Churches 

Speech2007.06.09
To members of the Bishops’ Conference of the Northern Region of Africa (C.E.R.N.A.) on their ’ad Limina’ visit English español (Spanish) français (French) Italiano (Italian)

 Africa 

Speech2007.06.09
Reinstating the traditional norms for the two-thirds majority required to elect the Supreme Pontiff latine (Latin)

 conclave   pope 

Motu Proprio2007.06.11
To faculty and students of the Eleventh Vatican Observatory Summer School English español (Spanish) français (French) Italiano (Italian)

 astronomy 

Speech2007.06.11
Inauguration of the Convention of the Diocese of Rome at the Basilica of Saint John Lateran English español (Spanish) français (French) Italiano (Italian)

 Rome 

Speech2007.06.11
To the members of the Administrative Board of the Populorum Progressio Foundation for Latin America and the Caribbean Countries English español (Spanish) français (French) Italiano (Italian)Speech2007.06.14
For the re-opening of the Cathedral of Noto English français (French) Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)

 cathedral 

Letter2007.06.15
To the Bishops of the Episcopal Conference of the Slovak Republic on their ’ad Limina’ visit English español (Spanish) Italiano (Italian)

 Slovakia 

Speech2007.06.15
To the Officials of the Pontifical Council for Culture English español (Spanish) français (French) Italiano (Italian)

 culture 

Speech2007.06.15
Visit of His Beatitude Chrysostomos II, Archbishop of Nea Justiniana and All Cyprus - Common Declaration English español (Spanish) français (French) Italiano (Italian)

 Orthodox Church of Cyprus 

Speech2007.06.16
Common declaration of Pope Benedict XVI and Archbishop Chrysostomos II, Orthodox archbishop of New Justiniana and all Cyprus English español (Spanish) français (French) Italiano (Italian)

 ecumenism   Orthodox Church of Cyprus 

Joint Declaration2007.06.16
To the participants in the General Chapter of the Friars Minor Conventual and to the Community of the Sacro Convento gathered in the Upper Basilica of Saint Francis English français (French) Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)

 Franciscans 

Message2007.06.17
Meeting with youth gathered in the Square in front of the Basilica of Saint Mary of the Angels English español (Spanish) français (French) Italiano (Italian)Speech2007.06.17
Meeting with Priests, Deacons, Men and Women Religious, Superiors and Alumni gathered in the Cathedral of Saint Rufino English español (Spanish) français (French) Italiano (Italian)Speech2007.06.17
Meeting with the Capuchin Poor Clares from Bavaria at the Chapter Hall of the Sacro Convento English español (Spanish) français (French) Italiano (Italian)Speech2007.06.17
Meeting with the Community of the Poor Clares at the Basilica of St. Clare English español (Spanish) français (French) Italiano (Italian)Speech2007.06.17
At the Lower Square of the Basilica of Saint Francis of Assisi English español (Spanish) français (French) Italiano (Italian)

 Assisi 

Homily2007.06.17
To His Holiness Mar Dinkha IV, Catholicos Patriarch of the Assyrian Church of the East English español (Spanish) français (French) Italiano (Italian)

 Assyrian Church 

Speech2007.06.21
To participants in the Assembly of Organizations for Aid to the Eastern Churches English español (Spanish) français (French) Italiano (Italian)

 Eastern Churches 

Speech2007.06.21
For the 1ˢᵗ centenary of the first experimental Scout camp English français (French) español (Spanish)

 France   scout 

Letter2007.06.22
To the Bishops of the Episcopal Conference of Togo on their ’ad Limina’ visit English español (Spanish) français (French) Italiano (Italian)

 Togo 

Speech2007.06.22
For the 12ᵗʰ anniversary of the Religious Summit Meeting on Mount Hiei, Japan English français (French) Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)

 inter-religious dialogue 

Letter2007.06.23
To the participants in the First European Meeting of University Lecturers English español (Spanish) français (French) Italiano (Italian)

 university 

Speech2007.06.23
Visit to the Vatican Library and the Vatican Secret Archives English español (Spanish) français (French) Italiano (Italian)

 Vatican City 

Speech2007.06.25
Solemnity of Sts Peter and Paul, announcing the Jubilee Year of St. Paul English español (Spanish) français (French) Italiano (Italian)

 St. Paul 

Homily2007.06.28
To the Bishops of Latin America and the Caribbean English français (French) español (Spanish)

 Caribbean   South America 

Letter2007.06.29
To a delegation of the Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople English español (Spanish) français (French) Italiano (Italian)

 Ecumenical Patriarchate 

Speech2007.06.29
Solemnity of Sts Peter and Paul English español (Spanish) français (French) Italiano (Italian)Homily2007.06.29
To the Bishops of the Episcopal Conference of Puerto Rico on their ’ad Limina’ visit English español (Spanish) français (French) Italiano (Italian)

 Puerto Rico 

Speech2007.06.30
To the Metropolitan Archbishops who received the Sacred Pallium on the Solemnity of Sts. Peter and Paul español (Spanish) français (French) Italiano (Italian)

 metropolitan 

Speech2007.06.30
To the Bishops of the Episcopal Conference of the Dominican Republic on their ’ad Limina’ visit English español (Spanish) français (French) Italiano (Italian)

 Dominican Republic 

Speech2007.07.05
Summorum Pontificum English français (French) Italiano (Italian) latine (Latin) español (Spanish)
On the Roman liturgy prior to the reform of 1970

 Latin   Mass   Tridentine 

Motu Proprio2007.07.07
Accompanying the Apostolic Letter Motu Proprio ’Summorum Pontificum’ English français (French) Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)

 Latin   Mass   Tridentine 

Letter2007.07.07
For the 23ʳᵈ World Youth Day (2008, Sydney) English français (French) Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)

 youth 

Message2007.07.20
Concert offered by the Diocese of Belluno-Feltre English español (Spanish) français (French) Italiano (Italian)

 concert 

Speech2007.07.20
Meeting with the clergy of the Dioceses of Belluno-Feltre and Treviso in Auronzo di Cadore English español (Spanish) français (French) Italiano (Italian)

 evolution 

Speech2007.07.24
Greeting to the military and local authorities of Lorenzago di Cadore on the occasion of the farewell from the community English español (Spanish) Italiano (Italian)Speech2007.07.26
Greeting to the community of Castel Gandolfo English español (Spanish) français (French) Italiano (Italian)Speech2007.07.27
On the occasion of the death of His Beatitude Teoctist, Patriarch of the Romanian Orthodox Church English français (French) español (Spanish)

 Romanian Orthodox Church 

Message2007.08.01
To the young people from the Dioceses of the Ecclesiastical Province of Madrid, taking part in the ’Youth Mission’ English español (Spanish) français (French)

 Spain   youth 

Speech2007.08.09
To the young people from the Dioceses of the Ecclesiastical Province of Madrid, taking part in the ’Youth Mission’ English español (Spanish) français (French)

 youth 

Speech2007.08.09
For the 16ᵗʰ centenary of the death of St. John Chrysostom English français (French) Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)

 saint 

Letter2007.08.10
To the Prior General of the Order of the Friars of the Blessed Virgin of Mount Carmel for the 8ᵗʰ centenary of the Formula Vitae English français (French) Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)

 Carmelites 

Letter2007.08.14
To the participants in the international youth pilgrimage to Mariazell

 Germany   youth 

Message2007.08.15
Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary - Mass at the Parish of Saint Thomas of Villanova in Castel Gandolfo English español (Spanish) français (French) Italiano (Italian)Homily2007.08.15
To the participants in the 3ʳᵈ European Ecumenical Assembly organized by the Council of European Episcopal Conferences and by the Conference of European Churches English français (French) Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)

 ecumenism 

Letter2007.08.20
For the retirement of Professor Mario Agnes, Director of L’Osservatore Romano English Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)

 journalism 

Letter2007.08.20
To readers of Austrian Catholic newspapers

 Austria 

Letter2007.09.01
To the Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople for the 7ᵗʰ Symposium of the Religion, Science and the Environment movement English français (French) español (Spanish)

 ecology   Ecumenical Patriarchate   science 

Letter2007.09.01
To the young people at Loreto English español (Spanish) français (French) Italiano (Italian)

 Italy   youth 

Speech2007.09.01
Greeting to Capuchin Friars and Cloistered Nuns of Loreto English español (Spanish) français (French) Italiano (Italian)Speech2007.09.01
Prayer of the Holy Father during the visit to the Holy House of Loreto English español (Spanish) français (French) Italiano (Italian)Speech2007.09.01
Meeting with the faithful in the square in front of the Shrine of Loreto English español (Spanish) français (French) Italiano (Italian)Speech2007.09.02
Agorà of the Italian youth in Loreto English español (Spanish) français (French) Italiano (Italian)

 Italy   youth 

Homily2007.09.02
Letter to Austrian children English français (French) Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)

 Austria   children 

Letter2007.09.03
Concert performed by the Bamberger Symphoniker for the celebrations for the Millennium of the Archdiocese of Bamberg English español (Spanish) Italiano (Italian)

 concert 

Speech2007.09.04
To the participants in the 12ᵗʰ World Congress of the International Commission of Catholic Prison Pastoral Care English español (Spanish) français (French) Italiano (Italian)

 prison 

Speech2007.09.06
To the Bishops of the Episcopal Conference of Laos and Cambodia on their ’ad Limina’ visit English español (Spanish) français (French) Italiano (Italian)

 Cambodia   Laos 

Speech2007.09.06
Meeting with the public authorities and the Diplomatic Corps at Hofburg Palace in Vienna English español (Spanish) français (French) Italiano (Italian)

 Austria   Europe 

Speech2007.09.07
Welcome ceremony at the international airport of Vienna/Schwechat English español (Spanish) français (French) Italiano (Italian)

 Austria 

Speech2007.09.07
Prayer before the Mariensäule at Am Hof Square in Vienna English español (Spanish) français (French) Italiano (Italian)Speech2007.09.07
Interview of the Holy Father during the flight to Austria español (Spanish) français (French) Italiano (Italian)

 Austria 

Speech2007.09.07
To the priests, religious, deacons and seminarians at the Basilica of Mariazell English español (Spanish) français (French) Italiano (Italian)

 Austria 

Speech2007.09.08
For the 850ᵗʰ anniversary of the foundation of the Shrine of Mariazell English español (Spanish) français (French) Italiano (Italian)

 Austria 

Homily2007.09.08
Farewell ceremony at the international airport of Vienna/Schwechat English español (Spanish) français (French) Italiano (Italian)

 Austria 

Speech2007.09.09
Visit to Heiligenkreuz Abbey English español (Spanish) français (French) Italiano (Italian)

 Austria   monk   religious 

Speech2007.09.09
Meeting with representatives of volunteer organizations at the Wiener Konzerthaus English español (Spanish) français (French) Italiano (Italian)

 Austria   volunteer 

Speech2007.09.09
At St. Stephen’s Cathedral in Vienna English español (Spanish) français (French) Italiano (Italian)

 Austria 

Homily2007.09.09
For the 10ᵗʰ Inter-Christian Symposium in the Island of Tinos, Greece English français (French) Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)

 ecumenism 

Letter2007.09.12
For the Mission Year in Lisieux, France English français (French) español (Spanish)

 France   mission 

Letter2007.09.12
To the new Ambassador of the Slovak Republic to the Holy See English français (French)

 Slovakia 

Speech2007.09.13
To the new Ambassador of Ireland to the Holy See English español (Spanish) français (French)

 Ireland 

Speech2007.09.15
To the Poor Clares of the Immaculate Conception Monastery from the town of Albano Laziale English español (Spanish) français (French) Italiano (Italian)Speech2007.09.15
For the closing celebrations of the 90ᵗʰ anniversary of the apparitions of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Fatima latine (Latin)

 Fatima 

Speech2007.09.16
To officials of the Pontifical Council for Justice and Peace on the occasion of the fifth anniversary of the death of Cardinal François-Xavier Nguyên Van Thuân English español (Spanish) français (French) Italiano (Italian)Speech2007.09.17
To the Bishops of the Episcopal Conference of Benin on their ’ad Limina’ visit English español (Spanish) français (French) Italiano (Italian)

 Benin 

Speech2007.09.20
To the participants in the Meeting organized by Centrist Democratic International (CDI) English español (Spanish) français (French) Italiano (Italian)

 politics 

Speech2007.09.21
To the participants in the annual Convention for newly appointed Bishops English español (Spanish) français (French) Italiano (Italian)

 bishop 

Speech2007.09.22
At the Cathedral of Velletri English español (Spanish) français (French) Italiano (Italian)

 Italy 

Homily2007.09.23
To the new Ambassador of Nicaragua to the Holy See English español (Spanish)

 Nicaragua 

Speech2007.09.24
To the Ukrainian Latin-Rite Bishops on their ’ad Limina’ visit English español (Spanish) français (French) Italiano (Italian)

 Ukraine 

Speech2007.09.24
Concert for the 110ᵗʰ Anniversary of the birth of Pope Paul VI English español (Spanish) français (French) Italiano (Italian)

 concert 

Speech2007.09.26
To the newly elected Patriarch of the Romanian Orthodox Church English français (French) español (Spanish)

 Romanian Orthodox Church 

Letter2007.09.27
To the Ukrainian Latin-Rite Bishops on their ’ad Limina’ visit English español (Spanish) français (French) Italiano (Italian)

 Ukraine 

Speech2007.09.27
Farewell from the Communities of Castel Gandolfo English español (Spanish) français (French) Italiano (Italian)Speech2007.09.28
To a delegation of the Hochschule für katholische Kirchenmusik und Musikpädagogik of RegensburgSpeech2007.09.28
Episcopal Ordinations English español (Spanish) français (French) Italiano (Italian)

 bishop 

Homily2007.09.29
For the 6ᵗʰ World Meeting of Families which will be held in 2009 in Mexico City English français (French) español (Spanish)

 family   Mexico 

Letter2007.10.01
To the personnel of the Pontifical Villas at Castel Gandolfo English español (Spanish) français (French) Italiano (Italian)Speech2007.10.01
For the 27ᵗʰ World Food Day (2007) English français (French) Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)

 food 

Message2007.10.04
To the Ambassador of Italy to the Holy See English español (Spanish) français (French) Italiano (Italian)

 Italy 

Speech2007.10.04
To members of the International Theological Commission English español (Spanish) français (French) Italiano (Italian)

 theologian 

Speech2007.10.05
To the Austrian National Team of Alpine Skiing

 Austria   sports 

Speech2007.10.06
To members of the Chapter of the Papal Basilica of St. Peter at the Vatican English español (Spanish) français (French) Italiano (Italian)

 Vatican City 

Speech2007.10.08
To the Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to the Holy See English español (Spanish) français (French)

 South Korea 

Speech2007.10.11
For the 1ˢᵗ centenary of the first Social Week of Italian Catholics English français (French) Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)

 Italy   social 

Letter2007.10.12
Inauguration of the Bronze Door at the conclusion of its restoration English español (Spanish) français (French) Italiano (Italian)

 Vatican City 

Speech2007.10.12
Visit to the Pontifical Institute of Sacred Music English español (Spanish) français (French) Italiano (Italian)

 music 

Speech2007.10.13
For the 94ᵗʰ World Day of Migrants and Refugees (2008) English español (Spanish) français (French) Italiano (Italian)

 migrant   refugee 

Message2007.10.18
To the Bishops of the Episcopal Conference of the Republic of Congo on their ’ad Limina’ visit English español (Spanish) français (French) Italiano (Italian)

 Congo [Brazzaville] 

Speech2007.10.19
To members of the Delegation of the Mennonite World Conference English español (Spanish) français (French) Italiano (Italian)

 ecumenism   Mennonite Church 

Speech2007.10.19
To the Cardinals, the Bishops of Campania, and the participants in the International Encounter for Peace English español (Spanish) français (French) Italiano (Italian)

 Italy 

Speech2007.10.21
To the Heads of Delegations taking part in the International Encounter for Peace at the Episcopal Seminary of Capodimonte English español (Spanish) français (French) Italiano (Italian)Speech2007.10.21
In Naples English español (Spanish) français (French) Italiano (Italian)

 Italy 

Homily2007.10.21
To the Students of the Pontifical Universities of Rome at the beginning of the Academic Year English español (Spanish) français (French) Italiano (Italian)

 university 

Speech2007.10.25
To the Bishops of the Episcopal Conference of the Republic of Gabon on their ’ad Limina’ visit English español (Spanish) français (French) Italiano (Italian)

 Gabon 

Speech2007.10.26
To Prof. Giovanni Maria Vian, new Editor-in-Chief of ’L’Osservatore Romano’ English français (French) Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)

 journalism 

Letter2007.10.27
To the new Ambassador of the Republic of Ecuador to the Holy See English español (Spanish) Italiano (Italian)

 Ecuador 

Speech2007.10.27
Concert offered by the Symphonic Orchestra and Choir of Bavarian Radio English español (Spanish) Italiano (Italian)

 concert 

Speech2007.10.27
To the participants in the 25ᵗʰ International Congress of Catholic Pharmacists English español (Spanish) français (French) Italiano (Italian)

 pharmacist 

Speech2007.10.29
For Lent 2008 English français (French) Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)

 Lent 

Message2007.10.30
To the participants in the International Meeting sponsored by the Focolare Movement English español (Spanish) français (French) Italiano (Italian)

 Focolare 

Speech2007.11.03
For the 12ᵗʰ Public Session of the Pontifical Academies English français (French) Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)

 academy 

Letter2007.11.08
To members of the Italian Catholic Federation of University Students English español (Spanish) français (French) Italiano (Italian)

 Italy   university 

Speech2007.11.09
To members of the Episcopal Conference of Portugal on their ’ad Limina’ visit English español (Spanish) Italiano (Italian)

 Portugal 

Speech2007.11.10
To the Confederation of Confraternities from the Dioceses of Italy English español (Spanish) français (French) Italiano (Italian)

 Italy 

Speech2007.11.10
To the Ambassador of the Republic of Indonesia to the Holy See English Italiano (Italian)

 Indonesia 

Speech2007.11.12
To participants in the meeting of Superiors General of Missionary Societies of Apostolic Life sponsored by the Congregation for the Evangelization of Peoples English español (Spanish) Italiano (Italian)

 mission   religious 

Speech2007.11.16
To participants in the 22ⁿᵈ International Conference sponsored by the Pontifical Council for Health Pastoral Care on: ’The Pastoral Care of Elderly Sick People’ English español (Spanish) français (French) Italiano (Italian)

 elderly   sick 

Speech2007.11.17
To members of the Episcopal Conference of Kenya on their ’ad Limina’ visit English Italiano (Italian)

 Kenya 

Speech2007.11.19
To participants in the Thirty-fourth Conference of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations English français (French) Italiano (Italian)

 agriculture   food 

Speech2007.11.22
To the Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople on the occasion of the feast of St. Andrew English français (French) Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)

 Ecumenical Patriarchate 

Letter2007.11.23
At the conclusion of the Ordinary Public Consistory for the creation of 23 new Cardinals English español (Spanish) français (French) Italiano (Italian)Speech2007.11.24
Ordinary Public Consistory for the creation of new Cardinals English español (Spanish) français (French) Italiano (Italian)Homily2007.11.24
Mass with the new Cardinals and presentation of the cardinal’s ring English español (Spanish) français (French) Italiano (Italian)Homily2007.11.25
To the newly created Cardinals, their family members and pilgrims present at the Consistory English español (Spanish) français (French) Italiano (Italian)Speech2007.11.26
Spe Salvi / Saved in Hope English français (French) Italiano (Italian) latine (Latin) español (Spanish)
On Christian hope

 hope 

Encyclical2007.11.30
To participants in Catholic-inspired Non-governmental Organizations English español (Spanish) français (French) Italiano (Italian)

 NGO 

Speech2007.12.01
First Sunday of Advent English español (Spanish) français (French) Italiano (Italian)Homily2007.12.01
For the 45ᵗʰ World Day for Vocations (2008) English français (French) Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)

 vocation 

Message2007.12.03
To the Bishops of Korea and Mongolia on their ’ad Limina’ visit English Italiano (Italian)

 Mongolia   North Korea   South Korea 

Speech2007.12.03
To members of the Baptist World Alliance English Italiano (Italian)

 Baptist Church   ecumenism 

Speech2007.12.06
To a delegation of the Pontifical Oriental Institute on the 90ᵗʰ anniversary of its foundation English español (Spanish) français (French) Italiano (Italian)

 Eastern Churches 

Speech2007.12.06
For the celebration of World Day of Peace 2008 English français (French) Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)

 ecology   peace   social 

Message2007.12.08
Act of Veneration to the Virgin Mary on the occasion of the Feast of the Immaculate Conception English español (Spanish) français (French) Italiano (Italian)

 Mary 

Speech2007.12.08
To new Ambassadors accredited to the Holy See English español (Spanish) français (French) Italiano (Italian)

 diplomacy 

Speech2007.12.13
To the new Ambassador of Suriname to the Holy See English Italiano (Italian)

 Suriname 

Speech2007.12.13
To the new Ambassador of the Gambia to the Holy See English Italiano (Italian)

 The Gambia 

Speech2007.12.13
To the new Ambassador of Singapore to the Holy See English Italiano (Italian)

 Singapore 

Speech2007.12.13
To the new Ambassador of Thailand to the Holy See English Italiano (Italian)

 Thailand 

Speech2007.12.13
To the new Ambassador of Namibia to the Holy See English Italiano (Italian)

 Namibia 

Speech2007.12.13
To the new Ambassador of Seychelles to the Holy See English Italiano (Italian)

 Seychelles 

Speech2007.12.13
To the Ambassador of the of Kuwait to the Holy See English Italiano (Italian)

 Kuwait 

Speech2007.12.13
To the Rome’s university students English español (Spanish) français (French) Italiano (Italian)

 university 

Speech2007.12.13
To pilgrims from Northern Italy who donated the Christmas tree for St Peter’s Square English español (Spanish) Italiano (Italian)Speech2007.12.14
To the Bishops of Japan on their ’ad Limina’ visit English

 Japan 

Speech2007.12.15
Greeting to the children of the parish of Santa Maria del Rosario ai Martiri Portuensi in Rome Italiano (Italian)Speech2007.12.16
To members of the College of Postulators of the Causes of Beatification and Canonization of the Congregation for the Causes of Saints English español (Spanish) Italiano (Italian)

 saints 

Speech2007.12.17
To boys and girls of Italian Catholic Action English español (Spanish) Italiano (Italian)Speech2007.12.20
Christmas greetings to the members of the Roman Curia and Prelature English español (Spanish) français (French) Italiano (Italian)

 Roman Curia 

Speech2007.12.21
Urbi et Orbi Message for Christmas 2007 English français (French) Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)

 Christmas 

Message2007.12.25
Christmas - Midnight Mass English español (Spanish) français (French) Italiano (Italian)

 Christmas 

Homily2007.12.25
Vespers and Te Deum English español (Spanish) français (French) Italiano (Italian)Homily2007.12.31

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