Apostolic
Blessing "Urbi et Orbi" (April 19, 2005)
Dear
Brothers and Sisters,
After the
great Pope John Paul II, the Cardinals have elected
me, a simple and humble labourer in the vineyard of
the Lord.
The fact that
the Lord knows how to work and to act even with
inadequate instruments comforts me, and above all I
entrust myself to your prayers.
Let us move
forward in the joy of the Risen Lord, confident of
his unfailing help. The Lord will help us and Mary,
his Most Holy Mother, will be on our side. Thank
you.
