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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):

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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):

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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):

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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

This version of The Weekly Benedict covers material released in the last week from 16 December 2012 – 6 January 2013  (subscribe here; get as an eBook version for your Kindle, iPod, iPad, Nook, or other eBook reader):

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Angelus

• 23 December 2012
• 26 December 2012
• 30 December 2012
• 1 January 2013

General Audiences

• 19 December 2012

Homilies

• 16 December 2012 – Pastoral Visit to the Roman Parish of “San Patrizio al Colle Prenestino”
• 24 December 2012 – Midnight Mass
• 31 December 2012 – Vespers and Te Deum
• 1 January 2013 – Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God
• 6 January 2013 – Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord

Messages

• 25 December 2012 – Ubit et Orbi

Speeches

• 29 December 2012 – Taizé: European Youth Meeting

Papal Tweets

	What family Christmas tradition from your childhood do you still remember?@pontifex, 24 December 2012
	The cribs that we built in our home gave me much pleasure. We added figures each year and used moss for decoration.@pontifex, 24 December 2012
	May Our Lord bless you and watch over you in the new year.@pontifex, 1 January 2013
	When we entrust ourselves to the Lord completely, everything changes. We are children of a Father who loves us, and never leaves us.@pontifex, 2 January 2013
	he Wise Men followed the star and reached Jesus, the great light that illuminates all of humanity.@pontifex, 6 January 2013

This version of The Weekly Benedict covers material released in the last week from 13 December 2012 – 21 December 2012  (subscribe here; get as an eBook version for your Kindle, iPod, iPad, Nook, or other eBook reader):

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Angelus

• 16 December 2012

General Audiences

• 12 December 2012

Homilies

• 16 December 2012 – Pastoral Visit to the Roman Parish of “San Patrizio al Colle Prenestino” * Note 1

Messages

• 21 APRIL 2013 – Message for the 50th World Day of Prayer for Vocations, 2013

Speeches

• 13 December 2012 – To new Ambassadors to the Holy See, not residing in Rome
• 14 December 2012 – To the delegation from the Municipality of Pescopennataro (Isernia, Italy), in gratitude for its donation of the Christmas tree in Saint Peter’s Square
• 20 December 2012 – Article by the Holy Father Benedict XVI in the Financial Times “A time for Christians to engage with the world”
• 21 December 2012 – Christmas greetings to the members of the Roman Curia

Tweets

	Everyone’s life of faith has times of light, but also times of darkness. If you want to walk in the light, let the word of God be your guide @pontifex, 19 December 2012
	We do not possess the truth, the truth possesses us. Christ, who is the truth, takes us by the hand. @pontifex, 19 December 2012
	When you deny God, you deny human dignity. Whoever defends God is defending the human person. @pontifex, 21 December 2012
	We do not possess the truth, the truth possesses us. Christ, who is the truth, takes us by the hand. @pontifex, 21 December 2012
	At the end of the year, we pray that the Church, despite her shortcomings, may be increasingly recognizable as Christ’s dwelling place @pontifex, 21 December 2012

Note 1: The link to this page on the Vatican’s site is missing.

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Angelus

• 8 December 2012
• 9 December 2012

General Audiences

• 5 December 2012

Letters

• 6 December 2012 – Letter to His Eminence Spyridon, Metropolitan of Heliopolis, on the occasion of the death of H.B. Patriarch Ignace IV Hazim

Messages

• 1 Januaary 2013 – 46th World Day of Peace 2013, Blessed are the Peacemakers

Speeches

• 3 December 2012 – To participants in the Plenary Assembly of the Pontifical Council for Justice and Peace
• 7 December 2012 – To the International Theological Commission on the occasion of its annual Plenary Assembly
• 8 December 2012 – Act of Veneration of the Blessed Virgin Mary on the occasion of the Feast of the Immaculate Conception
• 9 December 2012 – To participants in the International Congress, Ecclesia in America, oraganized by the Pontifical Commission for Latin America

Tweets – Yes Papal Tweets!

Dear friends, I am pleased to get in touch with you through Twitter. Thank you for your generous response. I bless all of you from my heart.

— Benedict XVI (@Pontifex) December 12, 2012

How can we celebrate the Year of Faith better in our daily lives?

— Benedict XVI (@Pontifex) December 12, 2012

By speaking with Jesus in prayer, listening to what he tells you in the Gospel and looking for him in those in need

— Benedict XVI (@Pontifex) December 12, 2012

How can faith in Jesus be lived in a world without hope?

— Benedict XVI (@Pontifex) December 12, 2012

We can be certain that a believer is never alone. God is the solid rock upon which we build our lives and his love is always faithful

— Benedict XVI (@Pontifex) December 12, 2012

Any suggestions on how to be more prayerful when we are so busy with the demands of work, families and the world?

— Benedict XVI (@Pontifex) December 12, 2012

Offer everything you do to the Lord, ask his help in all the circumstances of daily life and remember that he is always beside you

— Benedict XVI (@Pontifex) December 12, 2012

This version of The Weekly Benedict covers material released in the last week from 23 November 2012 – 3 December 2012  (subscribe here; get as an eBook version for your Kindle, iPod, iPad, Nook, or other eBook reader):

Angelus

• 2 December 2012

General Audiences

• 28 November 2012

Homilies

• 1 December 2012 – Vespers with the University students of Rome

Messages

• 23 November 2012 – Message to His Holiness Bartholomaios I, Ecumenical Patriarch, for the Feast of Saint Andrew

Speeches

• 30 November 2012 – To a group of Bishops from the French Episcopal Conference on their ad Limina visit
• 1 December 2012 – To participants in the pilgrimage sponsored by the Pontifical Council for the Pastoral Care of Migrants and Itinerant People
• 3 December 2012 – To Students and Staff of the Venerable English College in Rome

This version of The Weekly Benedict covers material released in the last week from 11 November 2012 – 26 November 2012  (subscribe here; get as an eBook version for your Kindle, iPod, iPad, Nook, or other eBook reader):

Angelus

• 25 November 2012

General Audiences

• 21 November 2012

Messages

• 21 November 2012 – Message on the occasion of the Seventeenth Public Session of the Pontifical Academies

Motu Proprio

• 11 November 2012 – Apostolic Letter issued “Motu Proprio” Intima Ecclesiae natura on the Service of Charity

Speeches

• 17 November 2012 – To Bishops of the Episcopal Conference of France on their ad Limina visit
• 23 November 2012 – To participants in the World Congress of the Apostleship of the Sea
• 24 November 2012 – Ordinary Public Consistory for the creation of new Cardinals
• 26 November 2012 – To the newly created Cardinals, their family members and pilgrims present at the Consistory