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On ecumenical work.


During an audience with members of the Christian World Communions, Pope Benedict For other uses, see Benedict.
Benedict is the regnal name of the current Roman pontiff, Pope Benedict XVI (2005–present) and has been the name of fourteen other popes (and three antipopes):
  • Pope Benedict I (575–579)
 stressed that despite difficulties, "the ecumenical dialogue which seeks full Christian unity must continue ... Those who profess pro·fess  
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v.tr.
1. To affirm openly; declare or claim: "a physics major
 that Jesus Christ Jesus Christ: see Jesus.

Jesus Christ

40 days after Resurrection, ascended into heaven. [N.T.: Acts 1:1–11]

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Jesus Christ

kind to the poor, forgiving to the sinful. [N.T.
 is Lord are tragically divided and cannot always give a consistent common witness" (Zenit, Oct. 27, 2006). Despite discouragement, the Pope told the audience that there is too much at stake to stop working toward unity.
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Title Annotation:Vatican
Publication:Catholic Insight
Date:Dec 1, 2006
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