Benedict XVI: Return From Vacation With God's Light

The Pope made this appeal at the conclusion of today's general audience, during his customary greetings to the sick, newlyweds and young people.

"Dear young people, taking up again after the vacations your usual daily activities, spread with your testimony the light of God in every environment," he said.

The Holy Father continued: "You, dear sick people, find support in Jesus, who continues his work of redemption in the life of every man.

"And you, dear newlyweds, draw from the love of Christ, so that your love will be ever more solid and lasting."