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Benedict XVI calls for justice in his Lenten message

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In his Lenten message, Pope Benedict blames indifference for the death of hundreds of millions who die of hunger, thirst or due to a lack of medicine.

This video by Rome Reports was uploaded to YouTube on Feb 4.

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Benedict XVI calls for justice in his Lenten message (YouTube)



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