The vow of celibacy is a matter of keeping one's word to Christ and the Church. a duty and a proof of the priest's inner maturity; it is the expression of his personal dignity.

Quote by Pope John Paul II

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Modern Society will find no solution to the ecological problem unless it takes a serious...

Modern Society will find no solution to the ecological problem unless it takes a serious...

Young people are threatened... by the evil use of advertising techniques that stimulate the natural...

Young people are threatened... by the evil use of advertising techniques that stimulate the natural...

Today, for the first time in history, a Bishop of Rome sets foot on English...

Today, for the first time in history, a Bishop of Rome sets foot on English...

Work bears a particular mark of man and of humanity, the mark of a person...

Work bears a particular mark of man and of humanity, the mark of a person...

I hope to have communion with the people, that is the most important thing.

I hope to have communion with the people, that is the most important thing.

Pervading nationalism imposes its dominion on man today in many different forms and with an...

Pervading nationalism imposes its dominion on man today in many different forms and with an...

Marriage is an act of will that signifies and involves a mutual gift, which unites...

Marriage is an act of will that signifies and involves a mutual gift, which unites...

To maintain a joyful family requires much from both the parents and the children. Each...

To maintain a joyful family requires much from both the parents and the children. Each...

The fear of making permanent commitments can change the mutual love of husband and wife...

The fear of making permanent commitments can change the mutual love of husband and wife...

Commending the victims to almighty God's mercy, I implore his strength upon all involved in...

Commending the victims to almighty God's mercy, I implore his strength upon all involved in...

The cemetery of the victims of human cruelty in our century is extended to include...

The cemetery of the victims of human cruelty in our century is extended to include...

It is not credible that any one should possess so little understanding as to desire...

It is not credible that any one should possess so little understanding as to desire...

Radical changes in world politics leave America with a heightened responsibility to be, for the...

Radical changes in world politics leave America with a heightened responsibility to be, for the...

The enemy of the human race...invented a means never before heard of, by which he...

The enemy of the human race...invented a means never before heard of, by which he...

Radical changes in world politics leave America with a heightened responsibility to be, for the...

Radical changes in world politics leave America with a heightened responsibility to be, for the...

Are you capable of risking your life for someone? Do it for Christ.

Are you capable of risking your life for someone? Do it for Christ.

Wars generally do not resolve the problems for which they are fought and therefore... prove...

Wars generally do not resolve the problems for which they are fought and therefore... prove...

The unworthy successor of Peter who desires to benefit from the immeasurable wealth of Christ...

The unworthy successor of Peter who desires to benefit from the immeasurable wealth of Christ...

There are people and nations, Mother, that I would like to say to you by...

There are people and nations, Mother, that I would like to say to you by...

Have no fear of moving into the unknown. Simply step out fearlessly knowing that I...

Have no fear of moving into the unknown. Simply step out fearlessly knowing that I...