His passion for truth and beauty is a sure course

by Cardinal Juan Luis Cipriani Thorne

I join with immense joy in the celebration of the Holy Father’s birthday who reaches eighty years as steersman of Peter’s boat with a strength and vitality that, I am sure, are derived from his intimacy with God.
The words of Pope Benedict XVI reverberate throughout the entire world producing a vibration of joy and holiness that is moving and converting great multitudes. His passion for the truth, and the beauty with which he expresses it, indicate a sure route for the Catholic Church and men of good will.
Holy Father, every day we accompany you with profound love in the Eucharist and we are a great multitude who follow and support you with prayer full of fidelity to your clear teachings! «Omnes cum Petro, ad Iesum per Mariam».