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ANGELUS.: POPE SAYS PETRINE MINISTRY IS SERVICE TO THE CHURCH

VATICAN CITY, FEB 20, 2005 (VIS) - Thousands of pilgrims gathered in St.
Peter's Square this morning to greet and listen to Pope John Paul who appeared
at his study window for the Angelus for the second time since leaving Gemelli
hospital where he was a patient for 10 days with breathing problems as a
complication of the flu. Cheers arose when the Pope read a brief message before
the Angelus prayers and greeted several groups, including off-the-cuff remarks,
following the Marian prayer.

"The spiritual exercises in which I took part, together with many of my
collaborators in the Roman Curia," began the Holy Father, "concluded yesterday
with a solemn Eucharistic celebration, following by Adoration. The Eucharist is
the source from which communion between the members of the mystical body of
Christ draws ever new vigor."

"In this perspective," he continued, "the special duty entrusted to Peter and
his successors acquires full confirmation: the Petrine ministry is essentially
serving the unity of the Church. 'You are Peter and upon this rock I will build
my Church'. Other comforting words of the Lord's echo this promise of His: 'And
I have prayed for you (Simon Peter) that your faith may not fail; and when you
have turned again, strengthen your brethren'."

"'Feed my lambs... Tend my sheep'. This invitation of Jesus' is especially
alive in my soul when I contemplate the Eucharistic mystery. I entrust all the
People of God to Him, the Good Shepherd, in this Lenten walk towards Easter.
Let us invoke the support of Mary, Mother of the Church, with the customary
Angelus prayer."

After the Angelus, the Pope greeted all the faithful in St. Peter's Square,
including a group from Slovenia, whom he addressed in their language, adding
improvised words to the prepared text. Loud cheers erupted when the Pope
greeted and blessed the faithful.
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