Pope's Speeches

Pope Benedict XVI's Address at the WYD11 Stations of the Cross

THE WAY OF THE CROSS ADDRESS OF HIS HOLINESS BENEDICT XVI Plaza de Cibeles, MadridFriday, 19 August 2011 Dear Young People,We have celebrated this Way of the Cross with fervour and devotion, following Christ along the path of his passion and death. T...

Pope Benedict XVI's Address to Young University Professors at WYD11

MEETING WITH YOUNG UNIVERSITY PROFESSORS ADDRESS OF HIS HOLINESS BENEDICT XVI Basilica of the Monastery of San Lorenzo de El Escorial Friday, 19 August 2011 Your Eminence, My Brother Bishops, Dear Augustinian Fathers, Dear Professors, Distinguished A...

Pope Benedict XVI's Address to the Youth at the WYD Vigil

PRAYER VIGIL WITH YOUNG PEOPLE HOMILY OF HIS HOLINESS BENEDICT XVI Cuatro Vientos Air Base, Madrid Saturday, 20 August 2011 Dear Young Friends, I greet all of you, especially the young people who have asked me their questions, and I thank them for th...

Pope Benedict XVI's Homily at the World Youth Day 2011 Final Mass

Pope Benedict XVI's Homily at the World Youth Day 2011 Final Mass - Sunday 21 August 2011 Dear Young People,In this celebration of the Eucharist we have reached the high point of this World Youth Day. Seeing you here, gathered in such great numbers f...

Address to UK Bishops

MEETING WITH THE BISHOPS OF ENGLAND, SCOTLAND AND WALES ADDRESS OF HIS HOLINESS BENEDICT XVI Chapel of the Francis Martin House, Oscott College - Birmingham Sunday, 19 September 2010   My dear Brother Bishops, This has been a day of great joy for ...

Farewell Address to UK

FAREWELL CEREMONY ADDRESS OF HIS HOLINESS BENEDICT XVI International Airport of Birmingham Sunday, 19 September 2010  Prime Minister, Thank you for your kind words of farewell on behalf of Her Majesty’s Government and the people of the United Kin...

Homily at Mass of Beatification

MASS WITH THE BEATIFICATION OF VENERABLE CARDINAL JOHN HENRY NEWMAN HOMILY OF HIS HOLINESS BENEDICT XVI Cofton Park of Rednal - Birmingham Sunday, 19 September 2010   Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, This day that has brought us together here i...

Reflection at Hyde Park

PRAYER VIGIL ON THE EVE OF THE BEATIFICATION OF CARDINAL JOHN HENRY NEWMAN ADDRESS OF HIS HOLINESS BENEDICT XVI Hyde Park - London Saturday, 18 September 2010   My Brothers and Sisters in Christ, This is an evening of joy, of immense spiritual joy,...

Westminster Address to Young People

EUCHARISTIC CELEBRATION Cathedral of the Most Precious Blood of Our Lord Jesus Christ City of Westminster Saturday, 18 September 2010 Salute of the Holy Father to the youth   My dear young friends, Thank you for your warm welcome! “Heart speaks un...

Homily at Mass in Westminster Cathedral

EUCHARISTIC CELEBRATION Cathedral of the Most Precious Blood of Our Lord Jesus Christ City of Westminster Saturday, 18 September 2010 HOMILY OF HIS HOLINESS BENEDICT XVI   Dear Friends in Christ, I greet all of you with joy in the Lord and I thank ...