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This version of The Weekly Benedict covers material released in the last week from 22 February 2013 – 28 February 2013 (subscribe here; get as an eBook version for your Kindle, iPod, iPad, Nook, or other eBook reader):

Angelus

• 24 February 2013

General Audience

• 27 February 2013

Letter

• 23 February 2013 – Letter to Cardinal Gianfranco Ravasi, preacher of the Lenten Spiritual Exercises held for the Roman Curia

Motu Proprio

• 22 February 2013 – Apostolic Letter issued “Motu Proprio” on certain modifications to the norms governing the election of the Roman Pontiff

Speeches

• 28 February 2013 – Greeting to the faithful of the Diocese of Albano
• 28 February 2013 – Farewell address to the Eminent Cardinals present in Rome

Papal Tweets

Thank you for your love and support. May you always experience the joy that comes from putting Christ at the centre of your lives. pontifex, 28 February 2013

* All of Pope Benedict XVI tweets were deleted at at the start of Sede Vacante

This version of The Weekly Benedict covers material released in the last week from 4 February 2012 – 17 February 2013 (subscribe here; get as an eBook version for your Kindle, iPod, iPad, Nook, or other eBook reader):

Angelus

• 10 February 2013

General Audience

• 6 February 2013

Homilies

• 13 February 2013 – Penitential Procession – Holy Mass, Blessing and Imposition of the Ashes

Messages

• 13 February 2013 – Message to the 36th Session of the Governing Council of the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD)

Speeches

• 4 February 2013 – Concert in honour of the Holy Father and of the President of the Italian Republic on the occasion of the 84th anniversary of the signing of the Lateran Pacts
• 6 February 2013 – Greeting to participants in the General Assembly of the Priestly Fraternity of St. Charles Borromeo
• 7 February 2013- To participants in the Plenary Assembly of the Pontifical Council for Culture
• 8 February 2013 – Visit to the Pontifical Roman Major Seminary on the Feast of Our Lady of the Trust
• 9 February 2013 – To the members of the Sovereign Military Order of Malta
• 11 February 2013 – Declaratio

Papal Tweets

In these momentous days, I ask you to pray for me and for the Church, trusting as always in divine Providence. @pontifex, 24 February 2013

This version of The Weekly Benedict covers material released in the last week from 4 February 2012 – 17 February 2013 (subscribe here; get as an eBook version for your Kindle, iPod, iPad, Nook, or other eBook reader):

Angelus

• 10 February 2013

General Audience

• 6 February 2013

Homilies

• 13 February 2013 – Penitential Procession – Holy Mass, Blessing and Imposition of the Ashes

Messages

• 13 February 2013 – Message to the 36th Session of the Governing Council of the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD)

Speeches

• 4 February 2013 – Concert in honour of the Holy Father and of the President of the Italian Republic on the occasion of the 84th anniversary of the signing of the Lateran Pacts
• 6 February 2013 – Greeting to participants in the General Assembly of the Priestly Fraternity of St. Charles Borromeo
• 7 February 2013- To participants in the Plenary Assembly of the Pontifical Council for Culture
• 8 February 2013 – Visit to the Pontifical Roman Major Seminary on the Feast of Our Lady of the Trust
• 9 February 2013 – To the members of the Sovereign Military Order of Malta
• 11 February 2013 – Declaratio

Tweets

	During the season of Lent which begins today, we renew our commitment to the path of conversion, making more room for God in our lives. @pontifex, 13 February 2013
	Lent is a favourable time in which to rediscover faith in God as the foundation of our lives and of the Church’s life @pontifex, 17 February 2013

This version of The Weekly Benedict covers material released in the last week from 16 January 2012 – 10 February 2013 (subscribe here; get as an eBook version for your Kindle, iPod, iPad, Nook, or other eBook reader):

Index of Source Links

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Angelus

• 27 January 2013

General Audiences

• 23 January 2013
• 30 January 2013

Homilies

• 2 February 2013 – Celebration of Mass on the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord and the 17th Day of Consecrated Life

Letters

• 23 January 2013 – Words of condolences for the death of Card. Jozef Glemp
• 1 February 2013 – Letter to the new Patriarch of Babylon of the Chaldeans for the concession of the Ecclesiastica Communio

Motu Proprio

• 16 January 2013 – Apostolic Letter Issued Motu Proprio “Fides per Doctrinam” whereby the Apostolic Constitution “Pastor Bonus” is modified and competence for catechesis is transferred from the Congregation for the Clergy to the Pontifical Council for Promoting the New Evangelization
• 16 January 2013 – Apostolic Letter issued Motu Proprio “Ministrorum Institutio” whereby the Apostolic Constitution Pastor Bonus is modified and responsibility for seminaries is transferred from the Congregation for Catholic Education to the Congregation for the Clergy

Messages

• 1 February 2013 – Message for Lent 2013

Speeches

• 26 January 2013 – To Prelate Auditors, Officials and Advocates of the Tribunal of the Roman Rota on the occasion of the inauguration of the Judicial Year
• 9 February 2013 – To the members of the Sovereign Military Order of Malta

Papal Tweets

	Every human being is loved by God the Father. No one need feel forgotten, for every name is written in the Lord’s loving Heart. @pontifex, 30 January 2013
	Today I have a special though for every religious: may they always follow Christ faithfully in poverty, chastity and obedience. @pontifex, 2 February 2013
	Today I have a special thought for every religious: may they always follow Christ faithfully in poverty, chastity and obedience. @pontifex, 2 February 2013
	Let us imitate the Virgin Mary in welcoming and guarding the word of Jesus, in order to recognize him as Lord in our lives @pontifex, 3 February 2013
	Everything is a gift from God: it is only by recognizing this crucial dependence on the Creator that we will find freedom and peace. @pontifex, 6 February 2013
	We must trust in the mighty power of God’s mercy. We are all sinners, but His grace transforms us and makes us new. @pontifex, 10 February 2013

This version of The Weekly Benedict covers material released in the last week from 16 January 2012 – 25 January 2013 (subscribe here; get as an eBook version for your Kindle, iPod, iPad, Nook, or other eBook reader):

Index of Source Links

List of direct document links on Vatican.va used.

Angelus

• 20 January 2013 – Angelus

General Audiences

• 16 January 2013

Letters

• 18 January 2013 – Letter to the newly elected Coptic Catholic Patriarch of Alexandria for the concession of the Ecclesiastica Communio

Messages

• 24 January 2013 – Message on the occasion of the 47th World Communications Day, 2013 – Social Networks: portals of truth and faith; new spaces for evangelization

Speeches

• 19 January 2013 – To participants in the Plenary Assembly of the Pontifical Council “Cor Unum”
• 25 January 2013 – To members of the Joint International Commission for Theological Dialogue between the Catholic Church and the Oriental Orthodox Churches

Papal Tweets

	Many false idols are held up today. For Christians to be faithful, they can’t be afraid to go against the current. @pontifex, 23 January 2013
	I join all those marching for life from afar, and pray that political leaders will protect the unborn and promote a culture of life. @pontifex, 25 January 2013
	What does Sunday, the day of the Lord, mean for us? It is a day for rest and for family, but first of all a day for Him. @pontifex, 27 January 2013

This version of The Weekly Benedict covers material released in the last week from 11 January 2012 – 20 January 2013 (subscribe here; get as an eBook version for your Kindle, iPod, iPad, Nook, or other eBook reader):

Index of Source Links

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Angelus

• 13 January 2013

General Audiences

• 9 January 2013

Homilies

• 13 January 2013 – Feast of the Baptism of the Lord

Speeches

• 11 January 2013 – To the Gendarmerie Corps of Vatican City State
• 14 January 2013 – To members of the General Inspectorate for Public Security at the Vatican
• 17 January 2013 – To members of the Ecumenical Delegation of the Lutheran Church of Finland on the Feast of St Henrik

Papal Tweets

	Following Christ’s example, we have to learn to give ourselves completely. Anything else is not enough. @pontifex, 9 January 2013
	In this Year of Faith, may every Christian rediscover the beauty of being reborn in the love of God and living as his true children. @pontifex, 13 January 2013
	What happens in Baptism? We become united forever with Jesus, to be born again to a new life. @pontifex, 13 January 2013
	If we have love for our neighbor, we will find the face of Christ in the poor, the weak, the sick and the suffering. @pontifex, 16 January 2013
	What does the Lord ask of us as we work for Christian unity? To pray constantly, do justice, love goodness, and walk humbly with Him. @pontifex, 20 January 2013

This version of The Weekly Benedict covers material released in the last week from 17 December 2012 – 7 January 2013 (subscribe here; get as an eBook version for your Kindle, iPod, iPad, Nook, or other eBook reader):

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Angelus

• 6 January 2013

General Audiences

• 2 January 2013

Messages

• 2 January 2013 – Message on the occasion of the 21st World Day of the Sick, 2013
• 7 January 20123 – Video Message to the Catholic Church of Cambodia on the occasion of the National Conference on the Second Vatican Council [Phnom Penh, 5–7 January 2013]

Speeches

• 17 December 2012 – To the delegation of the Italian National Olympic Committee
• 20 December 2012 – To a delegation of boys and girls of the Italian Catholic Action (A.C.R.)
• 7 January 2013 – To the Members of the Diplomatic Corps accredited to the Holy See for the traditional exchange of New Year greetings

Papal Tweets

	Please join me in praying for Syria, so that constructive dialogue will replace the horrendous violence. @pontifex, 7 January 2013
	Nigerians have a special place in my heart, as so many have been victims of senseless violence in recent months. @pontifex, 7 January 2013
	May we defend the right of conscientious objection of individuals and institutions, promoting freedom and respect for all. @pontifex, 7 January 2013
	Following Christ’s example, we have to learn to give ourselves completely. Anything else is not enough. @pontifex, 9 January 2013
	In this Year of Faith, may every Christian rediscover the beauty of being reborn in the love of God and living as his true children. @pontifex, 13 January 2013
	What happens in Baptism? We become united forever with Jesus, to be born again to a new life. @pontifex, 13 January 2013