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To the Diplomatic Corps accredited to the Holy See (January 10, 2005)

ADDRESS OF HIS HOLINESS POPE JOHN PAUL II
TO THE DIPLOMATIC CORPS ACCREDITED TO THE HOLY SEE
FOR THE TRADITIONAL EXCHANGE OF NEW YEAR GREETINGS*

Monday, 10 January 2005

Your Excellencies,
Ladies and Gentlemen,

1. The quiet joy which marks this season when the Church re-lives the mystery of the birth of Emmanuel and the mystery of his humble family in Nazareth, is very much a part of this, my yearly meeting with you, the distinguished Ambassadors and members of the diplomatic corps accredited to the Holy See. In gathering here today, you in a certain way make visible the great family of the Nations.

To the Cuban Ambassador to the Holy See (January 8, 2005)

ADDRESS OF POPE JOHN PAUL II
TO H.E. Mr Raúl Roa Kourí,
Ambassador of Cuba TO THE HOLY SEE*

Saturday, 8 January 2005

Mr Ambassador,

I am pleased to welcome you at the presentation of the Letters of Credence accrediting you as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Cuba to the Holy See. I am grateful for your kind words and for the greetings from Dr Fidel Castro Ruz, President of the Council of State and the Government of the Republic. I express my best wishes to him for his good health and for the integral prosperity of the beloved Cuban Nation. For this Nation I ask God, through the intercession of the Blessed Virgin, venerated in your Country under the lovely title:"Nuestra Señora de la Caridad del Cobre", to deepen the sentiments of mutual understanding and genuine brotherhood that will enable the Homeland to be the true home built by all.

To the Officers and Non-Commissioned Officers of the 31st Wing of the Italian Air Force (January 8, 2005)

ADDRESS OF POPE JOHN PAUL II
TO THE 31ST SQUADRON OF THE ITALIAN AIR FORCE

Saturday, 8 January 2005

Dear Crew members of the 31st Squadron of the Italian Air Force,

I welcome you with joy and greet you with affection! I greet in particular your Chief of Staff and thank him for his kind words on your behalf. I very gladly reciprocate with my warmest good wishes to you for the New Year that has just begun: may it be a serene and prosperous year for you all!

Greeting to the members of the "Krakow" sporting club (January 4, 2005)

ADDRESS OF POPE JOHN PAUL II
TO MEMBERS OF THE KRAKOW SPORTS CLUB

Tuesday, 4 January 2005

I offer a cordial greeting to you all. I am pleased to welcome the representatives of this famous club, which for 100 years has been part of the scene in our city.

To the members of the Roman Curia and Prelature for Christmas (December 21, 2004)

CHRISTMAS ADDRESS OF
POPE JOHN PAUL II
TO THE ROMAN CURIA

Tuesday, 21 December 2004

Your Eminences,
Venerable Brothers in the Episcopate and in the Priesthood,
Dear Brothers,

1. Every year, the approach of the festive Christmas celebrations stirs feelings of serenity and peace. The birth of Jesus is an event that moves our hearts. The eternal Word became flesh and came to dwell among us (cf. Jn 1: 14). In the next few days, the Liturgy will remind us more than once of this fundamental truth of our faith: "Christus natus est nobis, venite, adoremus", (Christ is born for us, come, let us adore him).

To the young people of the Italian Catholic Action (December 20, 2004)

ADDRESS OF POPE JOHN PAULL II
TO MEMBERS OF YOUTH CATHOLIC ACTION

Monday, 20 December 2004

Dear Children and Young People,

I am happy to welcome you once again at this enjoyable meeting close to Christmas. I greet you all with affection and through you I greet the children and young people of your Association whom you represent here. I greet Bishop Francesco Lambiasi, your General Chaplain, Dr Paola Bignardi, your National President, and the chaplains and educators who accompany you.

To the Prime Minister of Hungary (December 18, 2004)

ADDRESS OF JOHN PAUL II
TO H.E. MR FERENC GYURCSÁNY
PRIME MINISTER OF HUNGARY*

Saturday, 18 December 2004

Mr Prime Minister,

I am pleased to welcome you to the Vatican and I thank you for your kind greetings. With Hungary’s entrance in the European Union this year, a significant new chapter has now opened in her history. I am confident that your country will make a specific contribution to the future of this Continent by drawing upon the rich patrimony of cultural and spiritual values which, from the time of Saint Stephen, have formed the soul of the Hungarian people.

To the participants in the Assembly of the "Forum of Family Associations" (December 18, 2004)

SPEECH OF POPE JOHN PAUL II
TO DELEGATES OF THE
FORUM OF FAMILY ASSOCIATIONS

Saturday, 18 December 2004

1. I greet with affection the Forum of Family Associations and thank the President, Prof. Luisa Santolini, for her words on behalf of you all. This meeting with you, the representatives of thousands of Italian families, is taking place close to Christmas. It is precisely by contemplating the mystery of God who became man and was welcomed into a human family that we can fully understand the value and beauty of the family.

To the members of a delegation of the Anti-Defamation League (December 17, 2004)

ADDRESS OF JOHN PAUL II
TO THE MEMBERS OF A DELEGATION
OF THE ANTI-DEFAMATION LEAGUE

Friday, 17 December 2004

Distinguished Guests,

It is a pleasure for me to welcome you, members of a delegation of the Anti-Defamation League as you visit the Vatican. The Catholic Church and the Jewish people continue to enjoy close bonds of friendship. It is my fervent prayer that men and women will work together to eradicate all forms of racism in order to build a society that promotes truth, justice, love and peace. Upon all of you I invoke the divine gifts of strength and joy. Shalom!

To the artists performing at the "Christmas Concert at the Vatican" (December 17, 2004)

ADDRESS OF JOHN PAUL II
ON THE OCCASION OF THE
"CHRISTMAS IN THE VATICAN" CONCERT

Friday, 17 December 2004

Distinguished Ladies and Gentlemen,

1. I greet you with great joy on the occasion of the "Christmas in the Vatican" concert. This event has become one of the most important Christmas events in Rome and is popular with Romans, since its purpose is to support the building of new churches, especially in the suburban areas of our Diocese.