Today, January 27, 2012, Archbishop Zygmunt Zimowski, President of the Pontifical Council for Health Care Workers, made public his message for the 59th World Leprosy Day, which falls on Sunday, January 29. The message is entitled "In the Fight against Hansen's Disease: The Commitment of All Men of Good Will is Required".
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His Holiness Benedict XVI was elected Pope on April 19, 2005, becoming the 264th successor of Saint Peter. The Pope performs three roles: he is the Bishop of Rome, Shepherd of the Universal Church and Head of State of Vatican City. |
