St. Benedict was a master of civilization who taught and stimulated true and constant fraternity so that, in the interplay of social relationships, a unity of spirit capable of building and nourishing peace should not be lost.In this manner Benedict XVI evoked the main patron saint of Europe during the celebration of Vespers on Sunday, May 24th in the Basilica of the Benedictine Abbey of Montecassino that preserves the saints mortal remains.Before Benedictine abbots and monks from various communities, the Pope recalled that the word pax that welcomes visitors at the door of the Abbey, which was rebuilt after World War II bombing, stands as a silent admonition to reject all forms of violence and ...
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