Religious leaders are honoring Pope Benedict XVI for his emphasis on making service a cornerstone of one’s life.
Benedict, who announced Monday that he is resigning Feb. 28, has long called on Catholic charity organizations to go beyond routine service acts and to truly exemplify the meaning of giving.
“Charity must express a genuine love for people,” the 85-year-old pope said in a December apostolic letter.
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