Papal Retreat Focuses on Priesthood of Christ

(12 Feb 08 - RV) Pope Benedict XVI on Tuesday continued his weeklong Lenten retreat in the Vatican. Two meditations were the focus of the Papal Lenten retreat on Tuesday – Christ High Priest of faith, and Christ, high priest of mercy. The retreat master, French Cardinal Albert Vanhoye, says these two qualities are indispensable for the exercise of priesthood...