Annuntio vobis gaudium magnum;
habemus Papam:

BENEDICT XVI

19 April 2005

ˇ         Apostolic Blessing "Urbi et Orbi" (April 19, 2005)

Dear Brothers and Sisters,

After the great Pope John Paul II, the Cardinals have elected me, a simple and humble labourer
 in the vineyard of the Lord.

The fact that the Lord knows how to work and to act even with inadequate instruments 
comforts me, and above all I entrust myself to your prayers.

Let us move forward in the joy of the Risen Lord, confident of his unfailing help. 
The Lord will help us and Mary, his Most Holy Mother, will be on our side. 
Thank you.

We give thanks and praise for the election of
our new Holy Father
Pope Benedict XVI
May God grant him a Holy and Blesséd pontificate.
Holy Mother, we pray that he may be granted your guidance and protection
throughout his reign.
Amen