Heartfelt thanks to Benedict XVI

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February 11, 2013

Message sent by Maria Voce on behalf of the Focolare Movement

On hearing the news that Pope Benedict XVI  has decided to resign from his petrine ministry, Maria Voce, president of the Focolare Movement,  deeply moved,  sent  a message of affection and thanks to the Pontiff:  “ The Focolare Movement is very close to you and would like to thank you  heartily for  the fatherly love constantly felt  through your guidance and support”.

Maria Voce added: “We  want to assure you of our vicinity through deep and constant prayers for  this new phase of your life and the life of the Church,  while we firmly believe  in God’s love  as  we are particularly called  to do in this Year of Faith”.

Updated on February 12, 2013

BF – UF

Information Service Focolare – SIF

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