Pope Benedict XVI

A few words worth noting from the new pontiff during the delivery of his first Christmas Eve midnight mass from St. Peter's Basilica:

"Let us strive to be active heralds of his peace in the world of today."

"Christ gives himself to us and, in doing so, gives us his peace. He gives it to us so that we can carry the light of peace within and give it to others. He gives it to us so that we can become peacemakers and builders of peace in the world."

"Let us keep this light-giving flame from being extinguished by the cold winds of our time."