Posted on 12/25/2007 4:06:55 PM PST by robomatik
Pope Benedict XVI greets the faithful from the velvet-draped central balcony of St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican, Tuesday, Dec. 25, 2007. The pontiff issued a Christmas day appeal to political leaders around the globe to find the "wisdom and courage'' to end bloody conflicts in Darfur, Iraq, Afghanistan, the Congo. (Alessandra Tarantino/AP Photo)
Pope Benedict XVI used 60 different languages to deliver the annual Christmas Day message from the Vatican today, appealing to world leaders to find solutions to conflicts around the world to help those "who live in the darkness of poverty, injustice and war."
Benedict also made an appeal for environmental protection, noting the displacement of millions of people from "frequent natural disasters, often caused by environmental upheaval."
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"In some way, mankind is awaiting God, waiting for him to draw near. But when the moment comes, there is no room for him," he said.
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Papal Christmas ping
RATZ: HOW ARE YOU SATAN!!
RATZ: ALL YOUR BASE ARE BELONG TO US.
RATZ: YOU ARE ON THE WAY TO DESTRUCTION.
RATZ: YOU HAVE NO CHANCE TO SURVIVE MAKE YOUR TIME.
RATZ: HA HA HA HA....
odd. i did a search for the story, but didn’t find anything. thanks!
If just once a pope would come out AGAINST the priests who raped little boys.......... THEN I would respect the pope and convert.
I believe you're blowing smoke but just in case you aren't let me know where you live and I'll put you in touch with a RCIA instructor so you can begin your conversion process.
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