Vatican, Dec. 22 (CWNews.com) - In a traditional pre-Christmas meeting with the leaders of the Roman Curia, Pope Benedict XVI revealed that he felt a "great fear" when he was elected on April 19, particularly because he would be following in the footsteps of a beloved figure.
In a lengthy talk to his Vatican colleagues, the Pope concentrated on the legacy of Pope John Paul II (bio - news) and the teachings of Vatican II, saying that the record of the late Pontiff, and the proper interpretation of the Council, provide the best guidance for the Church today.
In a lengthy talk to his Vatican colleagues, the Pope concentrated on the legacy of Pope John Paul II (bio - news) and the teachings of Vatican II, saying that the record of the late Pontiff, and the proper interpretation of the Council, provide the best guidance for the Church today.
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