VATICAN CITY, 7 SEP 2008 (VIS) - Following this morning's Mass and before praying the Angelus, the Holy Father recalled other Pontiffs who have paid homage to Our Lady of Bonaria.
He mentioned Blessed Pius IX who ordered her coronation, St. Pius X who proclaimed her Patroness of Sardinia, Servant of God Paul VI who on 24 April 1970 became the first Pope to touch Sardinian soil in more than 1650 years, and "the beloved John Paul II" who prayed before the image on 20 October 1985.
"May the Holy Virgin continue to watch over each and everyone", said Pope Benedict, "so that the heritage of evangelical values may be transmitted intact to the new generations, and that Christ may reign in families, in communities and in all areas of society. In particular, may the Virgin protect those who at this moment most need her maternal intervention: children and young people, the elderly and families, the sick and all those who suffer".
Then, recalling the Feast of the Nativity of Mary, he called on "Mary Mother of the Word incarnate and our Mother, to protect all earthly mothers: those who, together with their husbands, educate children in a harmonious family atmosphere, and those who, for so many reasons, find themselves facing such an arduous task alone. May all of them devotedly and faithfully undertake their daily service in the family, in the Church and in society. May the Virgin Mary be a support, comfort and hope to them all.
"Under Mary's gaze", the Holy Father added in conclusion, "I wish to recall the dear people of Haiti, who have been so sorely tried over recent days with the passage of three separate hurricanes. I pray for the victims, who are unfortunately numerous, and for the homeless. I remain close to the entire nation and hope it will soon receive the aid it needs".
Having prayed the Angelus, the Pope travelled by car to the regional seminary where, having visited the chapel, he had lunch with Sardinian bishops. Later Benedict XVI went to the diocesan seminary where he greeted seminarians and members of the organising committee of his visit".
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He mentioned Blessed Pius IX who ordered her coronation, St. Pius X who proclaimed her Patroness of Sardinia, Servant of God Paul VI who on 24 April 1970 became the first Pope to touch Sardinian soil in more than 1650 years, and "the beloved John Paul II" who prayed before the image on 20 October 1985.
"May the Holy Virgin continue to watch over each and everyone", said Pope Benedict, "so that the heritage of evangelical values may be transmitted intact to the new generations, and that Christ may reign in families, in communities and in all areas of society. In particular, may the Virgin protect those who at this moment most need her maternal intervention: children and young people, the elderly and families, the sick and all those who suffer".
Then, recalling the Feast of the Nativity of Mary, he called on "Mary Mother of the Word incarnate and our Mother, to protect all earthly mothers: those who, together with their husbands, educate children in a harmonious family atmosphere, and those who, for so many reasons, find themselves facing such an arduous task alone. May all of them devotedly and faithfully undertake their daily service in the family, in the Church and in society. May the Virgin Mary be a support, comfort and hope to them all.
"Under Mary's gaze", the Holy Father added in conclusion, "I wish to recall the dear people of Haiti, who have been so sorely tried over recent days with the passage of three separate hurricanes. I pray for the victims, who are unfortunately numerous, and for the homeless. I remain close to the entire nation and hope it will soon receive the aid it needs".
Having prayed the Angelus, the Pope travelled by car to the regional seminary where, having visited the chapel, he had lunch with Sardinian bishops. Later Benedict XVI went to the diocesan seminary where he greeted seminarians and members of the organising committee of his visit".
PV-ITALY/ANGELUS/CAGLIARI VIS 20080908 (370)
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