Apr

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Pontiff Urges Families to Trust God

April 29, 2007 | Leave a Comment

Nothing is impossible for a family that trusts in God, Benedict XVI wrote to an ecclesial movement in Italy that forms part of the greater Catholic Charismatic Renewal.
The Holy Father’s message was addressed to Salvatore Martinez, national president of Renewal in the Holy Spirit, on the occasion of the movement’s 30th national convocation, which is […]

Apr

29

Saint of the Day - St. Catherine of Siena

April 29, 2007 | 2 Comments

Born in 1347, this well-known saint is the patroness of Italy, her country. Catherine was the youngest in a family of twenty-five children. Her mother and father wanted her to be happily married. However, Catherine wished only to be a nun. To prove her point, she cut off her long, beautiful hair. She wanted to […]

Apr

29

On World Day for Vocations

April 29, 2007 | Leave a Comment

“At the Service of the Church as Communion”
Here is a translation of the address Benedict XVI delivered today before reciting the Regina Caeli with the faithful gathered in St. Peter’s Square.
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Dear Brothers and Sisters,
Today, the Fourth Sunday of Easter, Good Shepherd Sunday, is the World Day of Prayer for Vocations. All the faithful […]

Apr

29

Caritas Tells Tale of World’s Poor

April 29, 2007 | Leave a Comment

General Assembly to Parallel G-8 Summit 
A Caritas Internationalis meeting in Rome this June will parallel the annual Group of Eight summit in Germany, but will tell a different tale, said the Catholic aid organization’s secretary-general.
Duncan MacLaren made this statement Friday in a press release to announce the organization’s 18th general assembly, to be held June […]