Attended by his men-servants, the Pope offers a speech of sympathy for the poor before retiring to his castle for the day.
"If people look only to their own interests, our world will certainly fall apart."
~Benedict the 16th: Master of Catholicism, Commander-in-Chief of Swiss Papal Guard, Leader of Catholic Cardinals, Bearer of Papal Ring, Wearer of Papal Vestments, of Ruby Slippers, of Golden Buttons, of Scarlet-Colored Velvet Robes, Enthroned Majesty of St. Peter's Basilica, Head of Vatican City, Imperator of "Holy" Roman Empire, Holder of Three-Tiered, Pearl-Encrusted, Gold-Banded, Jewel-Covered Papal Crown, Keeper of Golden Papal Keys, Director of Papal Library, Director of Papal Treasury, Overlord of Papal Coffer-Filling, Master and Commander of Catholic Ministry, Vicarius Maximus of Catholic godhead, and All-Around Really Rich Person.
"During that ceremony, the pope lamented the suffering of children who are abandoned, living on the streets or forced to serve as soldiers in conflicts."
~Associated Press
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