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December 23, 2011

Pope points to joyful lessons learned from World Youth Day, Benin trip

Pope Benedict XVI shakes the hand of Cardinal Angelo Bagnasco, president of the Italian bishops' conference, during the pope's annual exchange of Christmas greetings in the Apostolic Palace at the Vatican Dec. 22. The pope said the "faith fatigue" seen i n various areas of church life contrasts sharply with the faith and joy he witnessed during World Youth Day in Madrid and during his November trip to Benin.

VATICAN CITY - Knowing one is loved by God gives life meaning and gives one the energy needed to carry on with joy, even in difficult personal or societal situations, Pope Benedict XVI told top Vatican officials.

Meeting members of the Roman Curia Dec. 22 for his annual exchange of Christmas greetings, the pope said the "faith fatigue" seen in various areas of church life contrasts sharply with the faith and joy he witnessed during World Youth Day in Madrid and during his November trip to Benin.

The two trips, he said, hold lessons for church leaders and for the faithful.

Published in International