Papal Speeches

in a.d. 2012

Homily

Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God

(Christmas Octave 2011)

by Pope Benedict XVI Details (2012.01.01)

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Homily

Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord

by Pope Benedict XVI Details (2012.01.06)

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Homily

Feast of the Baptism of the Lord

by Pope Benedict XVI Details (2012.01.08)

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Speech

To the Members of the Diplomatic Corps accredited to the Holy See for the traditional exchange of New Year greetings

by Pope Benedict XVI Details (2012.01.09)

 diplomacy 

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To members of the Regional Board of Lazio, the Municipal Council of Rome and the Province of Rome for the traditional exchange of New Year greetings

by Pope Benedict XVI Details (2012.01.12)

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To members of the General Inspectorate for Public Security at the Vatican

by Pope Benedict XVI Details (2012.01.13)

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To the Bishops of the United States of America on their ad Limina visit

by Pope Benedict XVI Details (2012.01.19)

(related to United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB))

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Speech

To members of the ecumenical delegation of the Lutheran Church of Finland on the Feast of St Henrik

by Pope Benedict XVI Details (2012.01.19)

 Finland   Lutheran Church 

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Speech

To the Community of the Almo Collegio Capranica of Rome

by Pope Benedict XVI Details (2012.01.20)

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Speech

To the Community of the NeoCatechumenal Way

by Pope Benedict XVI Details (2012.01.20)

 Neocatechumenal Way 

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Speech

To Prelate Auditors, Officials and Advocates of the Tribunal of the Roman Rota on the occasion of the inauguration of the Judicial Year

by Pope Benedict XVI Details (2012.01.21)

(related to Tribunal of the Roman Rota)

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Homily

Feast of the Conversion of St Paul the Apostle

(Week of Prayer for Christian Unity 2012)

by Pope Benedict XVI Details (2012.01.25)

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Speech

To the Rectors, Professors and Seminarians of the Pontifical Seminaries of the Italian Regions of Campania, Calabria and Umbria on the occasion of the Centenary of their Foundation

by Pope Benedict XVI Details (2012.01.26)

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Speech

To participants in the Plenary Session of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith

by Pope Benedict XVI Details (2012.01.27)

(related to Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith)

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Homily

Vespers on the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord

(World Day for Consecrated Life 2012)

by Pope Benedict XVI Details (2012.02.02)

 religious 

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To the John Paul II Foundation for the Sahel

by Pope Benedict XVI Details (2012.02.10)

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Visit to the Pontifical Roman Major Seminary on the Feast of Our Lady of the Trust

by Pope Benedict XVI Details (2012.02.15)

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To participants in the Symposium of African and European Bishops

by Pope Benedict XVI Details (2012.02.16)

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Homily

Ordinary Public Consistory for the creation of new Cardinals and for the vote on several Causes of Canonization

(Ordinary Public Consistory for the Creation of 22 Cardinals)

by Pope Benedict XVI Details (2012.02.18)

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Mass with new Cardinals

(Ordinary Public Consistory for the Creation of 22 Cardinals)

by Pope Benedict XVI Details (2012.02.19)

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To the newly created Cardinals, their family members and pilgrims present at the Consistory

(Ordinary Public Consistory for the Creation of 22 Cardinals)

by Pope Benedict XVI Details (2012.02.20)

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Homily

Statio and Penitential Procession - Holy Mass, Blessing and Imposition of the Ashes

(Lent 2012)

by Pope Benedict XVI Details (2012.02.22)

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Meeting with the Parish Priests of the Diocese of Rome

by Pope Benedict XVI Details (2012.02.23)

(related to Papal See of Roma)

 Rome 

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To a delegation from St. Peter’s Circle

by Pope Benedict XVI Details (2012.02.24)

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Speech

To participants in the Plenary Assembly of the Pontifical Academy for Life

by Pope Benedict XVI Details (2012.02.25)

(related to Pontifical Academy for Life)

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Speech

At the conclusion of the annual Lenten retreat held for the Roman Curia

by Pope Benedict XVI Details (2012.03.03)

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Speech

Pastoral Visit at the Roman Parish of St John Baptist de La Salle at Torrino

by Pope Benedict XVI Details (2012.03.04)

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Homily

Mass at the Roman Parish of St John Baptist de La Salle at Torrino

by Pope Benedict XVI Details (2012.03.04)

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To the Bishops of the United States of America from Region VIII on their ad Limina Visit

by Pope Benedict XVI Details (2012.03.09)

(related to United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB))

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To participants in a Course sponsored by the Apostolic Penitentiary

by Pope Benedict XVI Details (2012.03.09)

(related to Apostolic Penitentiary)

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Homily

Vespers on the occasion of the visit of the Archbishop of Canterbury

by Pope Benedict XVI Details (2012.03.10)

 Anglican Church 

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Meeting with journalists during the flight to Mexico

(Apostolic Journey to Mexico)

by Pope Benedict XVI Details (2012.03.23)

 Cuba   Mexico 

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Welcome Ceremony at the International Airport of Guanajuato

(Apostolic Journey to Mexico)

by Pope Benedict XVI Details (2012.03.23)

 Mexico 

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Greeting to the children gathered at Plaza de la Paz in Guanajuato

(Apostolic Journey to Mexico)

by Pope Benedict XVI Details (2012.03.24)

 Mexico 

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Mass celebrated at Parque del Bicentenario of León

(Apostolic Journey to Mexico)

by Pope Benedict XVI Details (2012.03.25)

 Mexico 

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Vespers with the Bishops of Mexico and of Latin America in the Cathedral of Our Most Holy Mother of Light, León

(Apostolic Journey to Mexico)

by Pope Benedict XVI Details (2012.03.25)

 Mexico   South America 

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Farewell Ceremony at the International Airport of Guanajuato

(Apostolic Journey to Mexico)

by Pope Benedict XVI Details (2012.03.26)

 Mexico 

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Welcome Ceremony at Antonio Maceo International Airport of Santiago de Cuba

(Apostolic Journey to Cuba)

by Pope Benedict XVI Details (2012.03.26)

 Cuba 

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Homily

Mass for the 400ᵗʰ anniversary of the the discovery of the image of Virgen de la Caridad del Cobre at Antonio Maceo Square, Santiago de Cuba

(Apostolic Journey to Cuba)

by Pope Benedict XVI Details (2012.03.26)

 Cuba 

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Visit to the Shrine of Virgen de la Caridad del Cobre, Santiago de Cuba

(Apostolic Journey to Cuba)

by Pope Benedict XVI Details (2012.03.27)

 Cuba 

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Farewell Ceremony at José Martí International Airport, La Habana

(Apostolic Journey to Cuba)

by Pope Benedict XVI Details (2012.03.28)

 Cuba 

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Homily

Mass at Plaza de la Revolución, La Habana

(Apostolic Journey to Cuba)

by Pope Benedict XVI Details (2012.03.28)

 Cuba 

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Homily

Palm Sunday - 27ᵗʰ World Youth Day

(Lent 2012)

(World Youth Day 2012)

by Pope Benedict XVI Details (2012.04.01)

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To young people from the Archdiocese of Madrid

by Pope Benedict XVI Details (2012.04.02)

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Homily

Chrism Mass

(Lent 2012)

by Pope Benedict XVI Details (2012.04.05)

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Homily

Mass of the Lord’s Supper

(Triduum 2012)

by Pope Benedict XVI Details (2012.04.05)

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Speech

Way of the Cross

(Triduum 2012)

by Pope Benedict XVI Details (2012.04.06)

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Easter Vigil

(Triduum 2012)

by Pope Benedict XVI Details (2012.04.07)

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To a Delegation from Bavaria for the 85ᵗʰ birthday of the Holy Father

by Pope Benedict XVI Details (2012.04.16)

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Mass for the 85ᵗʰ birthday of the Holy Father

by Pope Benedict XVI Details (2012.04.16)

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To the members of the Papal Foundation for their annual pilgrimage to Rome

by Pope Benedict XVI Details (2012.04.21)

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Homily

Mass with Priestly Ordinations

by Pope Benedict XVI Details (2012.04.29)

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Visit to the Catholic University of the Sacred Heart in Rome for the 50ᵗʰ anniversary of the institution of the Agostino Gemelli Department of Medicine and Surgery

by Pope Benedict XVI Details (2012.05.03)

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Presentation of the Letters of Credential of the Ambassadors of Ethiopia, Malaysia, Ireland, Fiji and Armenia to the Holy See

by Pope Benedict XVI Details (2012.05.04)

 Armenia   Ethiopia   Fiji   Ireland   Malaysia 

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To the Bishops of the United States of America (Regions X-XIII) on their ad Limina visit

by Pope Benedict XVI Details (2012.05.05)

(related to United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB))

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To the Swiss Guard recruits and their relatives on the occasion of the swearing-in ceremony

by Pope Benedict XVI Details (2012.05.07)

(related to Pontifical Swiss Guard)

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To the delegation of the Latin American Jewish Congress

by Pope Benedict XVI Details (2012.05.10)

 Jews 

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To the Community of the Pontifical Spanish College of Rome

by Pope Benedict XVI Details (2012.05.10)

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To the National Directors of the Pontifical Mission Societies

by Pope Benedict XVI Details (2012.05.11)

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Meeting with the citizens in Torre di Berta Square in Sansepolcro

(Pastoral Visit to Arezzo, La Verna and San Sepolcro)

by Pope Benedict XVI Details (2012.05.13)

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Visit to the Shrine of La Verna

(Pastoral Visit to Arezzo, La Verna and San Sepolcro)

by Pope Benedict XVI Details (2012.05.13)

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Mass in Il Prato Park, Arezzo

(Pastoral Visit to Arezzo, La Verna and San Sepolcro)

by Pope Benedict XVI Details (2012.05.13)

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Projection of the film ’Mary of Nazareth’

by Pope Benedict XVI Details (2012.05.16)

 movie 

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To the Bishops of the United States of America (Regions XIV-XV and the Eastern Rite) on their ad Limina visit

by Pope Benedict XVI Details (2012.05.18)

(related to United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB))

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Meeting with the Ecclesial Movement for Cultural Commitment (MEIC), the Federation of Christian Organizations for International Volunteer Service (FOCSIV) and the Movement of Christian Workers (MCL)

by Pope Benedict XVI Details (2012.05.19)

 movement 

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Luncheon with the Cardinals

by Pope Benedict XVI Details (2012.05.21)

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To the Assembly of the Italian Episcopal Conference

by Pope Benedict XVI Details (2012.05.24)

(related to Conferenza Episcopale Italiana (C.E.I.))

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To participants in the Meeting sponsored by Renewal in the Holy Spirit

by Pope Benedict XVI Details (2012.05.26)

 charismatic 

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Homily

Mass on Pentecost Sunday

by Pope Benedict XVI Details (2012.05.27)

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Conclusion of the Marian month of May (Lourdes Grotto in the Vatican Gardens)

by Pope Benedict XVI Details (2012.05.31)

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Meeting with the Citizens (Duomo Square, Milan)

(Pastoral Visit to Milano)

by Pope Benedict XVI Details (2012.06.01)

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Concert in honour of Benedict XVI and the Official Delegations for the World Meeting of Families (La Scala Theater, Milan)

(7ᵗʰ World Meeting of Families (Milano, Italy))

by Pope Benedict XVI Details (2012.06.01)

 concert 

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Meeting with the candidates for confirmation (Meazza Stadium, San Siro, Milan)

(Pastoral Visit to Milano)

by Pope Benedict XVI Details (2012.06.02)

 confirmation 

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Meeting with Milan’s Government Authorities in the Hall of the Throne at the Archbishopric of Milan

(Pastoral Visit to Milano)

by Pope Benedict XVI Details (2012.06.02)

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Evening of Witness in Bresso Park

(7ᵗʰ World Meeting of Families (Milano, Italy))

by Pope Benedict XVI Details (2012.06.02)

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Homily

Celebration of Mid-Morning Pray (Cathedral, Milan)

(7ᵗʰ World Meeting of Families (Milano, Italy))

by Pope Benedict XVI Details (2012.06.02)

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Mass in Bresso Park

(7ᵗʰ World Meeting of Families (Milano, Italy))

by Pope Benedict XVI Details (2012.06.03)

 family 

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Solemnity of the Sacred Body and Blood of Christ

by Pope Benedict XVI Details (2012.06.07)

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To Bishops of the Episcopal Conference of Papua New Guinea and Solomon Islands on their ad Limina Apostolorum visit

by Pope Benedict XVI Details (2012.06.09)

(related to The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Papua New Guinea and Soloman Islands)

 Papua New Guinea 

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To the Community of the Pontifical Ecclesiastical Academy

by Pope Benedict XVI Details (2012.06.11)

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To participants in the XV World Seminar for Catholic Civil Aviation Chaplains and Chaplaincy Members

by Pope Benedict XVI Details (2012.06.11)

 aviation 

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To participants in the the Ecclesial Convention of the Diocese of Rome: Lectio divina

by Pope Benedict XVI Details (2012.06.11)

(related to Papal See of Roma)

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To participants in the Assembly of the Reunion of Aid Agencies for the Oriental Churches

by Pope Benedict XVI Details (2012.06.21)

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To a group of Bishops of the Episcopal Conference of Colombia on their ad Limina Apostolorum visit

by Pope Benedict XVI Details (2012.06.22)

(related to Conferencia Episcopal de Colombia)

 Colombia 

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To participants in the National Assembly of the Italian Farmers Confederation (Coldiretti)

by Pope Benedict XVI Details (2012.06.22)

 agriculture 

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Address at Sports Field Area (San Marino di Carpi, Modena)

(Pastoral Visit to the earthquake-stricken areas of the Emilia Romagna region)

by Pope Benedict XVI Details (2012.06.26)

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To the delegation of the Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople

by Pope Benedict XVI Details (2012.06.28)

 Ecumenical Patriarchate 

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Homily

Mass and imposition of the Pallium on Metropolitan Archbishops

by Pope Benedict XVI Details (2012.06.29)

 metropolitan 

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To Metropolitan Archbishops who received the Sacred Pallium on the Solemnity of the Holy Apostles Peter and Paul

by Pope Benedict XVI Details (2012.06.30)

 metropolitan 

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Visit to the Ad Gentes House of the Verbite Missionaries in Nemi, Italy

by Pope Benedict XVI Details (2012.07.09)

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Mass at St. Peter’s Square, Frascati

(Pastoral Visit to Frascati)

by Pope Benedict XVI Details (2012.07.15)

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Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary (Parish of Saint Thomas of Villanova in Castel Gandolfo)

by Pope Benedict XVI Details (2012.08.15)

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Concluding the meeting with the Ratzinger Schülerkreis (Castel Gandolfo)

by Pope Benedict XVI Details (2012.09.02)

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To newly appointed Bishops from Mission Territories, taking part in the meeting sponsored by the Congregation for the Evangelization of Peoples

by Pope Benedict XVI Details (2012.09.07)

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To participants in the 23ʳᵈ International Mariological-Marian Congress

by Pope Benedict XVI Details (2012.09.08)

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To a group of Bishops of the Episcopal Conference of Colombia on their ad Limina visit

by Pope Benedict XVI Details (2012.09.10)

(related to Conferencia Episcopal de Colombia)

 Colombia 

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Meeting with journalists during the flight to Lebanon

(Apostolic Journey to Lebanon)

by Pope Benedict XVI Details (2012.09.14)

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Welcoming ceremony at the Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport

(Apostolic Journey to Lebanon)

by Pope Benedict XVI Details (2012.09.14)

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Visit to St. Paul’s Basilica in Harissa and the signing of the Post-Synodal Apostolic Exhortation

(Apostolic Journey to Lebanon)

by Pope Benedict XVI Details (2012.09.14)

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Meeting with members of the government, institutions of the Republic, the diplomatic corps, religious leaders and representatives of the world of culture

(Apostolic Journey to Lebanon)

by Pope Benedict XVI Details (2012.09.15)

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Luncheon with the Patriarchs and Bishops of Lebanon, members of the Special Council for the Middle East of the Synod of Bishops (Armenian Catholic Patriachate of Bzommar)

(Apostolic Journey to Lebanon)

by Pope Benedict XVI Details (2012.09.15)

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Meeting with the youth in the square across from the Maronite Patriarchate of Bkerké

(Apostolic Journey to Lebanon)

by Pope Benedict XVI Details (2012.09.15)

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Presentation of the Post-Synodal Apostolic Exhortation for the Middle East (Beirut City Center Waterfront)

(Apostolic Journey to Lebanon)

by Pope Benedict XVI Details (2012.09.16)

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Ecumenical Meeting (Hall of Honor of the Syro-Catholic Patriarchate of Charfet)

(Apostolic Journey to Lebanon)

by Pope Benedict XVI Details (2012.09.16)

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Departure ceremony (Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport)

(Apostolic Journey to Lebanon)

by Pope Benedict XVI Details (2012.09.16)

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Mass and the presentation of the Post-Synodal Apostolic Exhortation for the Middle East (Beirut City Center Waterfront)

(Apostolic Journey to Lebanon)

by Pope Benedict XVI Details (2012.09.16)

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To bishops taking part in the meeting organized by the Congregation for Bishops

by Pope Benedict XVI Details (2012.09.20)

(related to Dicastery for Bishops)

 bishop 

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To a group of Bishops of the Episcopal Conference of France on their ad Limina visit

by Pope Benedict XVI Details (2012.09.21)

(related to Conférence des Evêques de France)

 France 

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To participants in the Meeting promoted by the Christian/Centrist Democrat International

by Pope Benedict XVI Details (2012.09.22)

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Concert performance of ’Augustinus - A Mosaic of Sound’ offered by the Diocese of Würzburg

by Pope Benedict XVI Details (2012.09.26)

(related to Diocese of Würzburg)

 concert 

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To participants in the thirty-second World Congress sponsored by the International Organisation of Sports Medicine

by Pope Benedict XVI Details (2012.09.27)

 sports 

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Mass in Our Lady of Loreto Square

(Pastoral Visit to Loreto)

by Pope Benedict XVI Details (2012.10.04)

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Mass for the opening of the Synod of Bishops and proclamation of St John of Avila and St Hildegard of Bingen as Doctors of the Church

(13ᵗʰ Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops)

by Pope Benedict XVI Details (2012.10.07)

 saint 

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Meditation during the first General Congregation of the XIII Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops

(13ᵗʰ Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops)

by Pope Benedict XVI Details (2012.10.08)

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Benediction bestowed upon participants in the candlelight procession organized by Italian Catholic Action for the opening of the Year of Faith

by Pope Benedict XVI Details (2012.10.11)

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Mass for the opening of the Year of Faith

(Year of Faith)

by Pope Benedict XVI Details (2012.10.11)

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Meeting with Bishops who participated in the Second Vatican Ecumenical Council and Presidents of Episcopal Conferences

by Pope Benedict XVI Details (2012.10.12)

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Luncheon with the Synodal Fathers and Bishops who participated in the Second Vatican Ecumenical Council

by Pope Benedict XVI Details (2012.10.12)

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Interview with the Holy Father for film ’Bells of Europe: A Journey into the Faith in Europe’

by Pope Benedict XVI Details (2012.10.15)

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Awarding of the Ratzinger Prize

by Pope Benedict XVI Details (2012.10.20)

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Mass and Canonisation of the Blesseds James Berthieu, Pedro Calungsod, John Baptist Piamarta, Carmen Sallés y Barangueras, Marianne Cope, Kateri Tekakwitha, Anna Schäffer

by Pope Benedict XVI Details (2012.10.21)

 saint 

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Screening of the documentary film ’Art and Faith’

by Pope Benedict XVI Details (2012.10.25)

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Remarks during the final General Congregation of the 13ᵗʰ Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops

(13ᵗʰ Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops)

by Pope Benedict XVI Details (2012.10.27)

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Mass for the closing of the Synod of Bishops

(13ᵗʰ Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops)

by Pope Benedict XVI Details (2012.10.28)

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Vespers for the 500ᵗʰ Anniversary of the inauguration of the Sistine Chapel ceiling

by Pope Benedict XVI Details (2012.10.31)

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Mass for Cardinals and Bishops who died over the course of the year

by Pope Benedict XVI Details (2012.11.03)

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To participants in the Plenary Assembly of the Pontifical Academy of Sciences

by Pope Benedict XVI Details (2012.11.08)

(related to Pontifical Academies of Sciences)

 science 

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To participants in the 81ˢᵗ General Assembly of INTERPOL

by Pope Benedict XVI Details (2012.11.09)

 police 

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To participants in the meeting organized by the Italian Association of Santa Cecilia

by Pope Benedict XVI Details (2012.11.10)

 music 

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Visit to the Community of Sant’Egidio’s home for the elderly Viva gli Anziani on the Gianicolo hill

by Pope Benedict XVI Details (2012.11.12)

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To participants in the Plenary Assembly of the Pontifical Council for Promoting Christian Unity

by Pope Benedict XVI Details (2012.11.15)

(related to Dicastery for Promoting Christian Unity)

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To Bishops of the Episcopal Conference of France on their ad Limina visit

by Pope Benedict XVI Details (2012.11.17)

(related to Conférence des Evêques de France)

 France 

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To participants in the International Congress organized by the Pontifical Council for Health Care Workers

by Pope Benedict XVI Details (2012.11.17)

(related to Pontifical Council for Pastoral Assistance to Health Care Workers)

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To participants in the XVII Council of Europe Conference of Directors of Prison Administration

by Pope Benedict XVI Details (2012.11.22)

 prison 

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To participants in the World Congress of the Apostleship of the Sea

by Pope Benedict XVI Details (2012.11.23)

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Ordinary Public Consistory for the creation of new Cardinals

(Ordinary Public Consistory for the Creation of 6 Cardinals)

by Pope Benedict XVI Details (2012.11.24)

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Mass with the new cardinals

(Ordinary Public Consistory for the Creation of 6 Cardinals)

by Pope Benedict XVI Details (2012.11.25)

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To the newly created Cardinals, their family members and pilgrims present at the Consistory

(Ordinary Public Consistory for the Creation of 6 Cardinals)

by Pope Benedict XVI Details (2012.11.26)

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To participants in the pilgrimage sponsored by the Pontifical Council for the Pastoral Care of Migrants and Itinerant People

by Pope Benedict XVI Details (2012.12.01)

(related to Pontifical Council for the Pastoral Care of Migrants and Itinerant People)

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Vespers with the university students of Rome

by Pope Benedict XVI Details (2012.12.01)

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To participants in the Plenary Assembly of the Pontifical Council for Justice and Peace

by Pope Benedict XVI Details (2012.12.03)

(related to Pontifical Council for Justice and Peace)

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To Students and Staff of the Venerable English College in Rome

by Pope Benedict XVI Details (2012.12.03)

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To the International Theological Commission on the occasion of its annual Plenary Assembly

by Pope Benedict XVI Details (2012.12.07)

(related to International Theological Commission)

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Act of Veneration of the Blessed Virgin Mary on the occasion of the Feast of the Immaculate Conception

by Pope Benedict XVI Details (2012.12.08)

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To participants in the International Congress promoted by the Pontifical Commission for Latin Americ

by Pope Benedict XVI Details (2012.12.09)

(related to Pontifical Commission for Latin America)

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To new Ambassadors to the Holy See, not residing in Rome

by Pope Benedict XVI Details (2012.12.13)

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To the delegation from the Municipality of Pescopennataro (Isernia, Italy), in gratitude for its donation of the Christmas tree in Saint Peter’s Square

by Pope Benedict XVI Details (2012.12.14)

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Pastoral Visit to the Roman Parish of San Patrizio al Colle Prenestino

by Pope Benedict XVI Details (2012.12.16)

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To the delegation of the Italian National Olympic Committee

by Pope Benedict XVI Details (2012.12.17)

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Article in the Financial Times ’A time for Christians to engage with the world’

by Pope Benedict XVI Details (2012.12.20)

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To a delegation of boys and girls of the Italian Catholic Action

by Pope Benedict XVI Details (2012.12.20)

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Christmas greetings to the members of the Roman Curia

by Pope Benedict XVI Details (2012.12.21)

 Roman Curia 

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Christmas Midnight Mass

(Christmas Octave 2012)

by Pope Benedict XVI Details (2012.12.24)

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Taizé: European Youth Meeting

by Pope Benedict XVI Details (2012.12.29)

 Taizé 

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