Angelus on the Feast of Peter and Paul

(June 29, 2009) Extending his greetings at the Angelus on the 29^th of June, on the solemnly the holy Apostles Peter and Paul, special Patrons of the Church of Rome, the Pope said “During this holiday I have a warm and special greeting, coupled with heartfelt good wishes to the diocesan community of Rome, which the Divine Providence has entrusted to my care, as the Successor of Peter. It's a greeting that would extend to all the inhabitants of our city and the pilgrims and tourists in these days they are visiting, coinciding with the closure of the Pauline Year.” Urging all to remain faithful to the Christian vocation and not conformed to this world the Pope called on them to be Disciples of Christ to be "living stones". After the Angelus, Pope Benedict made the official announcement of the new Encyclical, Caritas in Veritate, Charity in Truth. This encyclical continues the issues contained in Populorum Progressio of Pope Paul VI. This is dated 29^th of June, Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul - will explore some aspects of development in our era, in the light of love in the truth. The Holy Father asked all to pray that this additional contribution that the Church offers to humanity in its commitment to sustainable progress, in full respect of human dignity and the real needs of all. Finally the Holy Father greeted all visitors present for this Angelus, including the new Metropolitan Archbishops who have received the pallium, accompanied by their relatives and friends and the Delegation of the Patriarch of Constantinople, present for this joyous celebration. The common veneration of these martyrs is a pledge of full communion and increasingly felt among Christians all over the world.