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The Spirituality of Benedict XVI

Patrick HertzogPope Benedict XVI prays in front of the shrine in the cathedral, Aug. 18, 2005 in Cologne, on the first day of his groundbreaking four-day visit to his native Germany, during the Catholic World Youth Day festival.

COMMENTARY: In his contemplation and solitude before the Lord these last several years, earthly affairs gave way to the liturgical mysteries of heaven.