Earlier version, Thursday 22 October
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St. John Paul II spoke about prudence at his first audience
First source report
St. John Paul II addressed the virtue of prudence during his first general audience held a few days after his inauguration Mass.
During his inauguration Mass on October 22, 1978, the late pope encouraged people to not be afraid and to open the doors of states, political systems, and culture to Christ. He frequently returned to these themes to encourage youth and to urge people to be receptive to God.
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Earlier version, Thursday 22 October
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