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 | | The Pope particularly emphasizes what he sees as the need for Europe to turn back to its fundamental values, facing increasing de-christianisation in many developed countries, where secular humanism, secularism, secularization, and freethought generally are increasing in influence. |
 | | Benedict XVI's views appear to be similar to those of his predecessor in maintaining the traditional Catholic doctrines on artificial birth control, abortion, and homosexuality while promoting Catholic social teaching. |
 | | On June 19, 2005, Benedict XVI beatified Father Wladys?aw Findysz, a martyr of the Communist regime, Father Bronis?aw Markiewicz, the founder of the Congregation of St. Michael, and Father Ignacy K?opotowski, the founder of the Congregation of the Sisters of Loreto. |
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