2011-04-16 18:49:38

Birthday wishes to Pope Benedict XVI


(April 16, 2011) Cordial birthday wishes came pouring in on the occasion of the 84th birthday of Pope Benedict XVI on Saturday. Joseph Ratzinger was born in Marktl am Inn, diocese of Passau, Germany on 16th April 1927. The Holy Father does not personally celebrate his birthday, but all others have remembered him on that day. Besides the Cardinals and prelates in Rome, a top Vatican official expressed on behalf of all close collaborators of the Pope, gratitude and admiration for His Holiness. Jesuit Father, Federico Lombardi, Director of Vatican Radio and Vatican Television Centre, as also head of the Vatican Press Office, wished his Holiness strength and energy to continue his service of illuminating and comforting the faithful, with the transparency of his faith testimony. Cardinal Angelo Bagnasco, President of the Italian Episcopal Conference recalled the Pope’s birthday as well the sixth anniversary of his election on 19th April 2005. He hailed the Pope as the sure master to teach us to build an authentic human culture in the vivid awareness of the presence of Christ. Among others also Queen Elizabeth II of England has sent birthday greetings to the Pope.








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