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Diplomatic Relations Set Up With Montenegro

December 18, 2006 | Leave a Comment

The Holy See has established diplomatic relations with the republic of Montenegro, the Vatican press office announced.
In the wake of their mutual recognition, the Holy See will now have an apostolic nunciature in Montenegro, and the Balkan country will have an embassy to the Holy See, a Vatican communiqué said Saturday.
The note recalled that “as […]

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Church to Canonize Four

December 18, 2006 | Leave a Comment

On Saturday, in a private audience to Cardinal José Saraiva Martins, prefect of the Congregation for Saints’ Causes, the Pope authorized the promulgation of decrees of recognition of the candidates’ miracles or martyrdom.
The four blessed to be canonized saints are:
– Szymon of Lipnica, Polish, priest of the Order of Friars Minor (1439-1482).
– Antonio de Santa […]

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Civil Unions, Family Discord

December 18, 2006 | Leave a Comment

Church Fears a Legal Trend Is Undermining Marriage
By Father John Flynn
ROME, DEC. 18, 2006 - A fierce debate is under way in Italy over whether to give legal recognition and rights to cohabiting couples. Shortly after last April’s general election some members of the new center-left government briefly broached the issue. The matter sprung back […]