56 Quotes by Pope Benedict

In the light of this common mission, we cannot not denounce and combat with decisiveness the hate and incomprehension, the injustices and the violence that continue to sow worry in the soul of men and women of good will.

In the mirror of the cross we have seen all the suffering of humanity today. We saw the suffering of abandoned, abused children ... threats against families, the division in the world in the pride of the rich and the misery of all those who suffer hunger and thirst.

How could one imagine the government of the church without this contribution? It is a determining factor without which the church could not survive.

I am not alone. I do not have to carry alone what in truth I could never carry alone.

for the great gift of these heroic witnesses.

The Holy Father, with his words and his works, has given us great things; but no less important is the lesson he gave us from the chair of suffering and silence.

The entire city of Rome has gathered symbolically for this moving moment of reflection and prayer.

A good confession before Easter remains an obligation that should be fully valued and gives us the opportunity to start anew.

And it was from this desire to serve the church in the most useful and efficient way that the vow of special obedience to the pope was born.