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“The unbreakable bond between love of God and love of neighbor is emphasized. One is so closely connected to the other that to say that we love God becomes a lie if we are closed to our neighbor or hate him altogether. Saint John's words should rather be interpreted to mean that love of neighbor is a path that leads to the encounter with God, and that closing our eyes to our neighbor also blinds us to God.”

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Pope Benedict XVI
Pope Benedict XVI

Pope Benedict XVI, born Joseph Aloisius Ratzinger, was the 265th Pope of the Roman Catholic Church, serving from 2005 to 2013. He had a deep academic background in philosophy and theology, serving as a Cardinal and President of the Pontifical Biblical Commission. During his papacy, Pope Benedict XVI worked to promote church reform and dialogue, emphasizing the importance of traditional doctrine while balancing conservative and reformist forces within the church. more

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