Pope Benedict Remarks on the Life of Saint Dominic
In his February 3, 2010 general audience, Pope Benedict XVI spoke about the life and work of St. Dominic de Guzman, the founder of the Order of Preachers. The text of his talk follows below.
Dear Brothers and Sisters,
Last week I presented the luminous figure of Francis of Assisi; today I would like to speak to you of another saint who, in the same period, made an essential contribution to the renewal of the Church of his time. It is St. Dominic, the founder of the Order of Preachers, known also as the Dominican Friars.
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