Sixth anniversary of Benedict XVI’s election

Tags: Pope John Paul II, Benedict XVI, Rome

On April 19, 2005 after two signals of black smoke, Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger was elected pope. His name Benedict XVI was announced and his first words: “After the great Pope John Paul II, the cardinals have elected me, a simple and humble worker in the vineyard of the Lord.”

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The story behind the mosaic in St. Peter's Square

"Holy Father, this square is incomplete: I look and see so many saints... Every saint is there, and I haven't found a single statue of Our Lady to preside over the square." "Bene, bene, fine, then the square will need to be completed," said the Pope.

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What is Pentecost?

Video. May 25, 2012. (Romereports.com) Pentecost Sunday is celebrated 50 days after the Resurrection. It is the last day of Easter and commemorates the coming of the Holy Spirit upon the apostles and the Virgin Mary.

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Pope Benedict recalls the memory of John Paul II

"I remember him in prayer with affection as I think of you all. While we journey through Lent and prepare for the feast of Easter, we come with joy to the day when we will also venerate as a saint this great pope and witness of Christ".