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WORLD DAY OF PILGRIMS: LASTING MEMORY OF JOHN PAUL II

VATICAN CITY, MAY 13, 2006 (VIS) - Made public today was a Message from
Benedict XVI to Cardinal Camillo Ruini, vicar general for the diocese of Rome,
for the occasion of today's 2nd World Day of Pilgrims, promoted by the "Opera
Romana Pellegrinaggi" to recall the 89th anniversary of the first appearance of
the Virgin of Fatima, and the 25th anniversary of the assassination attempt
against John Paul II.

In the Message, read out by Cardinal Ruini at the end of the Eucharistic
celebration marking those events, the Pope writes: "I joyfully unite myself
with those gathered today in St. Peter's Square around the statue of the Virgin
of Fatima to entrust the great intentions of the Church and of the world to the
intercession of Mary."

The Message continues: "In St. Peter's Square 25 years ago, Servant of God John
Paul II was gravely injured. A white marble plaque, placed by the Governorate
of Vatican City State at the exact location of the attack, will from now on
recall that dramatic event."

The Pope thanks the promoters of the current initiative, "which shows how much
Mary's presence is felt, and how vivid is the memory of the beloved John Paul
II in the Church."

"May the Virgin Mary watch over Christian people and their pastors, guide the
steps of nations towards the complete fulfillment of the Lord's will, and
obtain peace for everyone. May the message of Fatima always be welcomed,
understood and lived out in all communities."
MESS/DAY OF PILGRIMS/RUINI VIS 060515 (270)

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