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ANGELUS OF 6/29/08


Unusually, because the Mass today came to an end around noon, the Holy Father led the recitation of the Angelus from inside St. Peter's Basilica, before the final Mass blessing. Here is a translation of his Angelus message before the prayers.





Dear brothers and sisters,

This year, the feast of the holy Apostles Peter and Paul falls on Sunday, and so the whole Church, not only the Church of Rome, celebrates it solemnly. This coincidence is also propitious for highlighting an extraordinary event, the Pauline Year, which I officially opened last night at the tomb of the Apostle of the Gentiles, and which will last till June 29, 2009.

Historians reckon the birth of Saul, who became Paul, to have taken place between 7-10 A.D. Therefore, for its 2000th anniversary, I declared this special jubilee which will, of course, be centered in Rome, particularly the Basilica of St. Paul outside the Walls and the place of his martyrdom at Tre Fontane.

But the celebration involves the entire Church, starting with Tarsus, Paul's place of birth, and the other Pauline pilgrimage sites located in present-day Turkey, as well as the Holy Land, and the island of Malta, where the Apostle ended up after a shipwreck and sowed the fertile seed of the Gospel.

Actually, the horizon of the Pauline Year cannot be other than universal, because St, Paul was par excellence the apostle of those who, with respect to the Jews, were 'far off' but "have become near by the blood of Christ" (cfr Eph 2,13).

But wherever many still have not encountered the Lord Jesus, the jubilee of St. Paul is an invitation to all Christians to be missionaries of the Gospel.

This missionary dimension must always be accompanied by that of unity, represented by St. Peter, the 'rock' on which Jesus Christ build his Church. As the liturgy underscores, the charisms of the two great Apostles are complementary for the edification of the one People of God, and Christians cannot give valid testimony of Christ unless they are united among themselves.

The theme of unity is also highlighted today by the traditional rite of the Pallium, which during the Holy Mass, I imposed on the Metropolitan Archbishops named during the past year. There are 40 of them, and two others will receive it in their respective diocesan seats. I extend my heartfelt greetings to all of them once more.

Moreover, it is a special joy for the Bishop of Rome to welcome to the solemnity today the Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople in the dear person of His Holiness Bartholomew I, to whom I renew my fraternal greeting and extend this to the entire delegation from the Orthodox Church led by him.

The Pauline Year, evangelization, communion in the church and full unity of all Christians: let us pray now for these great intentions, entrusting them to the celestial intercession of the most Blessed Mary, Mother of the Church and Queen of the Apostles.


In English, he said:

I am happy to welcome all the English-speaking pilgrims and visitors.

In a special way I greet the Metropolitan Archbishops who have received the pallium, accompanied by their relatives and friends on this Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul.

May the courageous example of these Holy Patrons inspire the Archbishops as they preach the saving word of God.

I am also pleased to extend warm greetings to the Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople, His Holiness Bartholomew I, and to the members of his delegation.

Through the intercession of the Apostles Peter and Paul, may all Christians bear clear witness to the truth and the love that sets us free. God bless you all!


In his Italian greeting, he had special words for Rome:

I address a special greeting to the city of Rome and those who live in it. May your holy patron saints Peter and Paul grant that the entire civic and diocesan community may safeguard and cherish the wealth of its treasures of faith, history and art. I wish everyone a happy holiday.


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