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Saturday, Nov. 14

ST. GERTRUDE OF HELFTA (Germany, 1256-1302)
Benedictine nun, Mystic and Writer
As a nun, she dedicated herself to the study
of philosophy and literature before she developed
a spiritual life that led to mystical visions.
Best known for prayers interceding for the souls
in purgatory.



OR today.

Speaking to the Pontifical Council Cor Unum, the Pope says
charity is never superfluous even in the most evolved societies:
The power of the Christian message for human rights and justice
The other papal story on Page 1 is the audience for the Prime Minister of Hungary (center photo). International stories: Obama's trip to Asia
as the new global center of gravity; African Union discussions to resolve water distribution problems on the continent; and new tensions between
the two Koreas.



THE POPE'S DAY

The Holy Father met today with

- H.E. Boris Tadić, President of the Republic of Serbia, and delegation

- Bishops of Brazil (South Sector-1) on ad limina visit, addressing them altogether after meeting them
in three separate groups earlier in the week. Address in Portuguese.

- H.E. Jan Fischer, Prime Minister of the Czech Republic, his wife and delegation.



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