Pope reflects on Week of Prayer for Christian Unity at general audience
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Pope condemns persecution of Christians
In his address to diplomats Benedict XVI laments violent attacks on Christians as well as efforts to push religion out of the public sphere
Pope says Christmas shows God’s will to save people from sin
Pope says Jesus is ‘the hand God extends to humanity’
Pope prays G20 summit will help world’s poor
Benedict XVI also talks about death and eternal life at weekly general audience
Pope at Assisi: People still seeking faith are ‘pilgrims of truth’ too
Benedict XVI tells 300 religious leaders that believers must ‘purify their faith’ to help peace
Pope prays that Assisi moves world towards peace
Benedict XVI says he hopes the meeting will promote dialogue in a world ‘still torn by hatred’
No joint prayer at Assisi, says cardinal
Papal pilgrimage will unite Muslims, Chinese Buddhists, Japanese Shintoists, Native Americans, Zoroastrians and atheist philosophers
Benedict XVI announces Year of Faith
The Year will begin on the 50th anniversary of the start of the Second Vatican Council
Pope condemns massacre of Copts in Cairo
Benedict XVI urges Egypt to work towards ‘respect for the freedom and dignity of every citizen’
Pope appeals for more aid for famine victims
Benedict XVI says that children in east Africa are dying every day because of the famine








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