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" The Gospel purifies and renews: it bears fruit wherever the community of believers hears and welcomes the grace of God in truth and lives in charity. This is my faith; this is my joy. "

Pope Benedict XVI

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" The cardinals have elected me, a simple, humble worker in the Lord's vineyard. "

Pope Benedict XVI

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