"In the light of Christ resurrected, the yearly Day of prayer and fasting for the martyr missionaries, which falls today, 24th March, takes on a special value. Recalling and praying for these brothers and sisters of ours bishops, priests, religious and lay people who died in 2007 as they were carrying out their missionary work is a duty of gratitude for all the Church and a stimulus for each one to testify in an increasingly brave way our faith and our hope in He who on the Cross won forever the power of hatred and violence with the omnipotence of His love".” “With these words, Benedict XVI, yesterday, after saying the Regina Caeli in Castel Gandolfo, wanted to recall the many missionaries who gave their life for the announcement of the Gospel.” “Then, the Pope made reference to the World Day for the fight against tuberculosis, which was celebrated yesterday. "I am he said very close to the sick people and their families, and I hope more will be done all over the world to eradicate this plague. My appeal goes first of all to the Catholic institutions, so that all those who suffer may recognise through their work the Lord Resurrected who gives them recover, comfort and peace".” ” ” ” ” “
