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December 30, 2011. (Romereports.com) The Vatican already knows that 2012 will be full of events, traveling, canonizations and key anniversaries. In the month of February, Benedict XVI will become the sixth oldest pope in history.
Just two months later, on April 16th, he'll turn 85 years old. On the
19th of April, he'll celebrate the 7th anniversary of his election. A total of 13 cardinals will turn 80
in 2012, meaning they'll lose their voting power in an eventual
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December 14, 2011. (Romereports.com) For the pope's general audience, more than 5,000 people filled the
Vatican's Paul VI Audience Hall. Benedict XVI said the best thing that
God gives to man is his friendship.
Benedict XVI“The best gift given to us is His friendship, His presence, His love.”Benedict
XVI also spoke about the importance of trust in God. He said that part
of the problem's solution is to ask God for help and leave it in His
hands.Benedict XVI“Our example of
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December 12, 2011. (Romereports.com) St. Peter's Basilica was covered with the flags of Latin America to
celebrate the Mass of the Virgin of Guadalupe. It was also in
remembrance of the bicentennial of independence for these countries.An
image of the Virgin of Guadalupe presided at the Mass that was held
entirely in Spanish and with Creole music, the first of its kind
celebrated by Benedict XVI.Benedict XVI“Peter's
successor could not let this anniversary pass without having present
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December 12, 2011. (Romereports.com) (-ONLY VIDEO-)
Benedict XVI has announced that he will visit Mexico and Cuba in the
new year. This will be his second visit to Latin America as pope after
his 2007 trip to Brazil. His announcement coincided with the celebration
of the feast day for Our Lady of Guadalupe and commemorating the
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December 10, 2011. (Romereports.com)
When it comes to religious celebrations, the feast day of Our Lady of
Guadalupe ranks high in Latin America, especially in Mexico. Over the
years she's been given many endearing titles like “La Morenita,” the
“Patroness of the Americas,” and the “Queen of Mexico.” Her feast day is
December 12, a day when millions come together to honor 'Our Lady.'Fr. Nicola TovagliariAssistant Professor, Regina Apostolorum“We
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November 10, 2011. (Romereports.com) Benedict XVI may visit Mexico and Cuba in the spring. This was confirmed by the Vatican spokesman, Federico Lombardi.Federico LombardiVatican spokesman“The
nuncios in Mexico and Cuba have been responsible for notifying the
ecclesial and civil authorities of these countries that the pope is
considering for a specific project to travel to these two countries,
he's responding to invitations he has received on several occasions.”
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