Benedict XVI: Be shepherds full of zeal. Tuesday morning in the Vaticans Paul VI Hall, Benedict XVI met the new metropolitan archbishops to whom he gave the Pallium the previous day, the feast of Sts.…More
Benedict XVI: Be shepherds full of zeal.
Tuesday morning in the Vaticans Paul VI Hall, Benedict XVI met the new metropolitan archbishops to whom he gave the Pallium the previous day, the feast of Sts. Peter and Paul. In a multilingual speech, the Pope insisted on the love of Christ as the source of episcopal ministry, underlining that the pallium is a symbol of the communion of bishops with the Successor of Peter.He also noted the pastoral care of a bishop with regard to his people. "During this Year of the Priest, which has just begun, he said, be exemplary pastors, full of zeal and love for the Lord and for your communities. You can guide and support the priests, your first collaborators, in their pastoral ministry, and cooperate effect ...
Tuesday morning in the Vaticans Paul VI Hall, Benedict XVI met the new metropolitan archbishops to whom he gave the Pallium the previous day, the feast of Sts. Peter and Paul. In a multilingual speech, the Pope insisted on the love of Christ as the source of episcopal ministry, underlining that the pallium is a symbol of the communion of bishops with the Successor of Peter.He also noted the pastoral care of a bishop with regard to his people. "During this Year of the Priest, which has just begun, he said, be exemplary pastors, full of zeal and love for the Lord and for your communities. You can guide and support the priests, your first collaborators, in their pastoral ministry, and cooperate effect ...