Pope Benedict XVI

Pope Benedict’s 2013 Peace Message

  Pope Benedict’s 2013 message provides new challenges to grow in the ways of peace. This resource lifts up key highlights and insights.  

Caritas in Veritate in Spanish

This is a summary of Caritas in Veritate in Spanish done for the Center of Concern by CIDSE, a lay led international network of Catholic organizations working in development.

2011 World Day of Peace Message for January 1, 2011

Pope Benedict's 2011 World Day of Peace Message for January 1, 2011 focuses on Religious Freedom as the path to peace this year.  This resource provides and overview of his message along with...
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Work: The Key to the Social Question

Job creation is a key agenda item for the current administration in 2010.  This is a moral task as well as an economic necessity.  From a theological perspective, authentic human...
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Interactive Lenten Calendar Based on "Caritas in Veritate"

This resource is a downloadable interactive Lenten calendar based on Pope Benedict's social encyclical, "Caritas in Veritate".  Each day includes excerpts from "Caritas in Veritate" for...
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April 3, 2007 - Pope Benedict XVI Points to a Eucharistic Call to Charity and Justice

Pope Benedict XVI's Message for the World Day of Peace 2007

In his 2007 World Day of Peace Message, Pope Benedict XVI reflects on respect for the human person as the foundation for peace. Themes of the message include human dignity, respect for rights and...
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Spirituality of Justice Reflections: Thirty Daily Reflections with Pope Benedict XVI

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Spend 5 minutes a day in prayer with Pope Benedict XVI, reflecting each day on a justice quote from the pope, reflection questions, and a prayer. The format of this resource is a short half-page to...
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Pope Benedict XVI Speaks about Social Justice

The Church continues to speak on social justice! This resource provides excerpts from Pope Benedict XVI's speeches, writings, and statements that focus on a wide range of social justice themes, from...
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April 23, 2006 - For Pope Benedict XVI, Christ's Resurrection Must Lead to Peace

2006 Lenten Message of Pope Benedict XVI

In his Lenten Message, Pope Benedict II's reflects on Christ's compassionate gaze upon humankind and upon a world that desparately needs justice and peace. The Pope calls for a world that respects...
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