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WHEN WE KNOW HIM: we will also come to love Benedict XVI Page 4
SIGNIFICANT IMPACT: Archbishop Hickey reflects on ‘Il Papa’ Page 6
Benedict The Church and Vatican II advance under Pope Benedict XVI
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Dear brothers and sisters, After our great Pope, John Paul II, the Cardinals have elected me, a simple, humble worker in God’s vineyard. I am consoled by the fact that the Lord knows how to work and how to act, even with insufficient tools, and I especially trust in your prayers. In the joy of the resurrected Lord, trustful of his permanent help, we go ahead, sure that God will help. And Mary, his most beloved Mother, stands on our side. Thank you. Pope Benedict XVI
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A CHURCH THAT DARES The young Josef Ratzinger and Karol Wojtyla were present at the key event in the life of the modern Church - Vatican II. Their thinking on the Church was defined by it
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Continuing John Paul II’s legacy: an Australian priest reflects - Page 4 ■ Mass reform was a troubled time - Page 4 ■ Measuring the new Pope: Michelle Jones takes a peek at a pontifical tailor - Page 10 ■
PANZER POPE? No way, writes Record columnist PAUL GRAY. The media mythology about Pope Benedict XVI is just that - and nothing more. In fact, he is a gentle, reflective man.
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