The Church: Source of Hope
- Salvifici Doloris - John Paul II’s Apostolic Letter on the Christian Meaning of Suffering.
- Spe Salvi - Benedict XVI's Apostolic Letter on Christian Hope
- Pontiff: God Does Not Abandon the Sick - Even in sickness God gives comfort and "the power of his love" to those who abandon themselves to him, says Benedict XVI.
- >Pope: Pain Endured with Faith Leads to Peace - Pain is the door by which the faithful can enter into the mystery of redemption, and reach with Christ peace and happiness, says Benedict XVI.>
- God's Power Nothing to Fear, says Pope - "He wanted to suffer with us and for us and he has never abandoned us in our sufferings."
- Cardinal: Eucharist is True Remedy Against Pain - Cardinal Barragán encourages those who suffer to unite their offering with Christ in the Eucharist.
- Sick Kids Need Family of God, says Pope - The Church is the family of God in the world, and must care for its members, especially sick and suffering children, Benedict XVI is affirming.
- Benedict XVI: When Suffering, Trust God - "You are not alone in your pain, for Christ himself is close to all who suffer."