Pope's New Year, Christmas messages online

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Pope Benedict XVI waves as he leaves after celebrating Mass in St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican Jan. 1.

Pope Benedict XVI''s New Year message is oneline at http://www.vatican.va/holy_father/benedict_xvi/messages/peace/documents/hf_ben-xvi_mes_20111208_xlv-world-day-peace_en.html

The 2011 Urbi et Orbi message of His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI is online at http://www.vatican.va/holy_father/benedict_xvi/messages/urbi/documents/hf_ben-xvi_mes_20111225_urbi_en.html