Pope Benedict XVI says Christian life most effective proclamation of the Gospel

Pope Benedict XVI on Saturday met with participants of the Plenary Assembly of the Pontifical Council for Culture, who met this week under the theme "The Culture of Communication and New Languages."

The Holy Father spoke to members about the transformations in technology in the modern world, and how they have caused some difficulties in communicating the Gospel Message.

He said the Church must learn to use the new methods of communication in proclaiming the Gospel of salvation.

He said with the beauty of the liturgy, the Church can draw on an extraordinary wealth of symbols, images, and rituals – which can touch both the heart and the intellect.

However, Pope Benedict said what is even more striking is the beauty of Christian life.

In the end, he said, only love is trustworthy and credible. The lives of the saints and martyrs present a unique beauty that fascinates and attracts.

Pope Benedict says we need men and women who speak with their lives, and who can communicate the Gospel with the joyful passion of love.

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