Sunday, March 23, 2008

Pope calls for peace in Tibet, Iraq, Holy Land

Benedict XVI praises conversions to Christianity in rainy Easter address


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Pope Benedict XVI delivers the Easter "Urbi et Orbi" (To the City and to the World) benediction at St. Peter's Square, the Vatican, on Sunday.
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VATICAN CITY - Pope Benedict XVI rejoiced over conversions to Christianity a day after he baptized a prominent Muslim, marking Easter Sunday in a rain-drenched appearance he used to renew calls for peace in Iraq, the Holy Land and Tibet.

A white canopy on the steps of St. Peter's Basilica protected the 80-year-old pontiff from a downpour while thousands of pilgrims, tourists and Romans braved thunder and wind-whipped rain to attend Easter Mass in the square.

On Easter, Christians celebrate their belief in the resurrection of Jesus two days after he was crucified. Thanks to the apostles' preaching about the resurrection, "thousands and thousands of persons converted to Christianity," Benedict said.
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posted by Dr. Denice Hanley, DPM, M.Div. @ 4:30 PM

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