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Pope Benedict XVI took a weekend jaunt up to Pavia this weekend to venerate the remains of St. Augustine, Bishop, Doctor of the Church, and patron saint of beer brewers (well, among many other things). Much has been made (to the point of beating a dead horse) about his preference for Augustine over, say

The American Papist (who I just realized is Ed Peters' son) has pictures and links.

Zenit has an interview with Father Rovert Prevost, prior general of the Augustinians, who invited the pope to visit Augustine's tomb.

If you scroll to the bottom of this page you can find some unofficial translations of the Holy Father's addresses.

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