First Words...

A hush of anticipation came over the crowd in St Peter's Square as the doors of the balcony of St Peter's Basilica opened. Then, he emerged to greet his flock: Pope Benedict XVI

Pope Benedict XVI greets the faithful upon his election to the See of Peter

Dear brothers and sisters,

After the great Pope, John Paul II, the cardinals have elected me, a simple and humble worker in the Lord's vineyard.

The fact that the Lord can work and act even with insufficient means consoles me, and above all I entrust myself to your prayers

In the joy of the resurrected Lord, we go on with his help. He is going to help us and Mary will be on our side. Thank you.

 

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