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On Saint Athanasius

June 20, 2007 | 1 Comment

“God Is Accessible”
Address by Benedict XVI delivered today at the general audience in Paul VI Hall. The reflection focused on St. Athanasius.
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Dear Brothers and Sisters,
Continuing with our catechetical series on the great teachers of the ancient Church, today we turn our attention to St. Athanasius of Alexandria. This true protagonist of Christian tradition, […]

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Pontiff: Alexandrian Prelate Aided Monasticism

June 20, 2007 | Leave a Comment

Says Athanasius’ “Best Seller” Was Key for Movement’s Growth
Benedict XVI says that St. Athanasius was a best-selling author in ancient Christianity and his widely read biography of Anthony the Abbot contributed to the spread of monasticism. The Pope said this today when he reflected on St. Athanasius, bishop of Alexandria, in the general audience held […]

Jun

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Athanasius Defended God’s Closeness, Says Pope

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Address Focused on Foe of Arianism
St. Athanasius’ defense of Christ’s divinity was a battle to show that God is accessible, says Benedict XVI.
The Pope explained this today at the general audience held in Paul VI Hall. The Holy Father continued with his series of catechesis on the Church Fathers, reflecting today on St. Athanasius, who […]

Jun

20

Cardinal Urges House to Keep Mexico City Policy

June 20, 2007 | Leave a Comment

Rule Bars Certain Funding for Abortions
Cardinal Justin Rigali has urged the U.S. House of Representatives to maintain the so-called Mexico City policy, which prevents family planning assistance to go toward abortion.
A House committee approved the State/Foreign Operations Appropriations bill, one section of which rescinds the policy. The same bill includes a provision to cut AIDS […]

Jun

20

Blessed Michelina — Saint of the Day

June 20, 2007 | Leave a Comment

Michelina was born in 1300, in Pesaro, Italy. Her family was wealthy and she married a rich man. Michelina was a happy person by nature. She seemed always like she did not have a problem in the world. But when she was just twenty, her husband died. All of a sudden, Michelina found herself alone […]

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Pontifical Acts for June 20, 2007

June 20, 2007 | Leave a Comment

The Holy Father:
 - Accepted the resignation from the office of auxiliary of the archdiocese of Cincinnati, U.S.A., presented by Bishop Carl K. Moeddel, in accordance with canons 411 and 401 para. 2 of the Code of Canon Law.
 - Appointed Fr. Daniel Kozelinski Netto of the clergy of the eparchy of Sao Joao Batista em Curitiba […]

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Guarantee Protection for Refugees

June 20, 2007 | Leave a Comment

At the end of today’s general audience, held in the Paul VI Hall, the Pope recalled the fact that today marks World Refugee Day, an initiative promoted by the United Nations “to ensure that public opinion does not lose sight of those who have been obliged to abandon their countries in the face of a […]

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Athanasius: Passionate Theologian of the Incarnate Word

June 20, 2007 | Leave a Comment

(VIS) - Benedict XVI dedicated his catechesis during this morning’s general audience to the figure of St. Athanasius of Alexandria (circa 300-373), calling him a “column of the Church,” and a “model of orthodoxy in both East and West.” Before the audience, which was held in the Paul VI Hall, the Pope visited the Vatican Basilica […]