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What did Pope Benedict XVI call the family?

  1. "A holy community"

  2. "A haven of peace"

  3. "A communion of love"

  4. "A divine unity"

The correct answer is: "A holy community"

Pope Benedict XVI referred to the family as "a holy community". Families are viewed as sacred units in many religious cultures, and the term "holy" emphasizes the importance and reverence placed on the family unit. While options B and C also convey positive and valued qualities of a family, they do not specifically use the language of holiness. Option D misinterprets the pope's words as "divine unity" instead of "holy community". This does not accurately reflect the pope's sentiment and puts emphasis on the divine aspect rather than the community aspect of families. Therefore, option A best aligns with the pope's statement.