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21

Half of Iraq’s Christians Have Fled, Says Prelate

December 21, 2006 | Leave a Comment

Church Aiding 35,000 Refugees in Syria
BAGHDAD, Iraq, DEC. 21, 2006 - The violence in Iraq has prompted half of the country’s Christians to emigrate, says an official of the Chaldean patriarchate of Baghdad.
Auxiliary Bishop Andraos Abouna explained to the international charity Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) the work that ecclesial leaders are carrying […]

Dec

21

A Maxim of St. Maximilian Maria Kolbe

December 21, 2006 | Leave a Comment

There is a difference between words and deeds. The recitation of the act of consecration is a very good thing, but it is just a promise, not a fulfillment. We must live our consecration daily. Our life either confirms or negates our promise. Should we negate it deliberately, we give proof that we have only […]

Dec

21

Polish Church Opposes Naming Jesus as Country’s King

December 21, 2006 | Leave a Comment

By Dorota Bartyzel and Katya Andrusz
Dec. 21 (Bloomberg) – The Catholic Church in Poland accused a group of lawmakers of mixing religion too much with politics after they asked for Jesus Christ to be named the official king of the country, the TVN24 news channel reported.
The proposal “marks an overuse of religion for political […]