[Gulf Goans] The faithful in Kuwait joyfully marks the installation of Pope Benedict XVI

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Solemn mass for Benedict XVI's inauguration











A solemn mass to inaugurate Pope Benedict XVI as the 265th pontiff of the Roman Catholic Church began on Sunday (24th April 2005) in front of world leaders and up to half a million pilgrims in St Peter's Square.  The pope, wearing a gold robe over sacred white vestments, emerged from St Peter's Basilica at the start of the mass in a procession of 150 cardinals as a choir chanted the "Laudes Regiae", a litany invoking divine assistance for the new pontiff. 
In Kuwait, prayers were offered and the occasion was equally celebrated at the Holy Family Cathedral in downtown Kuwait City  and was attended by all walks of life.   A Pontifical Mass - to celebrate the election of His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI - was held at the Holy Family Cathedral. 
Let the Pope�s apostolic blessing, known as Urbi et Orbi, or "to the city and the world" shine upon all of us. 
Despite his 78 years of age, Joseph Ratzinger - the intellectual architect of John Paul II�s papacy - seems destined to lead a strong, consequential pontificate of his own. He is that rare individual among Vatican officials, a celebrity among men who normally move in the shadows. A hero to the conservative wing of the Catholic Church, Ratzinger has also said on many occasions that the church of the future may have to be smaller to remain faithful. He has also used the image of the "mustard seed", suggesting a smaller presence that nevertheless carries the capacity for future growth as long as it remains true to itself. - John L. Allen - National Catholic Reporter





His Lordship Bishop Francis Micallef


Fr. Dominic S.Fr. Melvin D.Fr. Mathews F.Fr. Youssef F.

Fr. Francis F.Fr. Antony G.Fr. Windel P.Fr. Latif H..


Deacon Sylvester D'Souza
US President George W Bush said after hearing about Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger's election as Pope: "He is a man of great wisdom and knowledge. He is a man who serves the Lord. "We remember well a sermon at the Pope's funeral in Rome. His words touched our hearts and the hearts of millions. We join with our fellow citizens and millions around the world who pray for continuous strength and wisdom."
All of us remember well the sermon, the touching words of wisdom! We pray to the Almighty to give His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI  the strength and wisdom to guide all the faithful in the path of enlightenment.
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