Pope Benedict XVI speaks to school pupils at the Big Assembly

Episode 5 September 16, 2020 00:08:58
Pope Benedict XVI speaks to school pupils at the Big Assembly
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Pope Benedict XVI speaks to school pupils at the Big Assembly

Sep 16 2020 | 00:08:58

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Show Notes

Pope Benedict visited St Mary's University, Twickenham to celebrate The Big Assembly and to meet with teachers, pupils and educational leaders.

When speaking to the young people gathered, he urged them not to be limited:

"When I invite you to become saints, I am asking you not to be content with second best. I am asking you not to pursue one limited goal and ignore all the others."

Recorded on Friday, 17 September 2010.

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