A Quote by Pope Benedict XVI

Dear brothers and sisters, after the great Pope John Paul II, the cardinals have elected me - a simple, humble worker in the vineyard of the Lord.

Pope Benedict XVI

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Pope Benedict XVI
German - Priest
Born: April 16, 1927

The cardinals have elected me, a simple, humble worker in the Lord's vineyard.

Pope Benedict XVI

The Cardinals have elected me, a simple and humble labourer in the vineyard of the Lord. The fact that the Lord knows how to work and to act even with inadequate instruments comforts me, and above all I entrust myself to your prayers.

Pope Benedict XVI

For us Catholics, John Paul II will be remembered as a traveling Pope ... and we should also remember he preached world peace. When the United States invaded Iraq, for example, John Paul II said it was an illegal and immoral act.

Hugo Chavez

Pope John Paul II's press secretary, who said, See, if only the Pope were Italian, he woulda shot back! Never got a dinner!

Red Buttons

Public opinion aside, it will be up to the future pope to continue John Paul II's journey to sainthood. Many of the late pope's followers believe he is already there.

Chris Matthews

Pope John Paul II is the great. Only two other popes had that title. Does that suggest there is going to be a move for canonization?

Chris Matthews

Pope John Paul would be more popular if he called himself Pope John Paul George and Ringo.

Paul Krassner

Pope John Paul II was a great presence on the stage. Pope Benedict is a much more gentle and refined person, and I think he benefits greatly from the television close-ups because he wants to engage in a dialogue, in conversation. He wants to put forward his views in a measured, eloquent, rational way.

Vincent Nichols

In life, as in death, Pope John Paul II was one of the most visible people on Earth.

Chris Matthews

The last person to be beatified by Pope John Paul II was Mother Teresa of Calcutta in 2003.

Chris Matthews

The pope has been called many things, historic figure, spiritual leader, moral force. But a growing chorus of voices has begun to refer to him as John Paul II the Great, in other words, as a saint.

Chris Matthews

Pope John Paul II not only visited Nigeria twice but stood by the country in its fight against dictatorship and injustice.