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The Union of Asian Catholic News reported that some Catholic websites in mainland China that uploaded Pope Benedict XVI’s letter to Catholics in the mainland shortly after it was released were ordered hours later to remove it.
UCA News observed that a few hours after the Vatican issued the letter on June 30 at 6:00 p.m. Beijing […]
Jul
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New Bishop Named for Pembroke, Ontario
July 2, 2007 | Leave a Comment
Benedict XVI named Monsignor Michael Mulhall as bishop of Pembroke, Ontario. The see of Pembroke has been vacant since Archbishop Richard Smith was appointed earlier this year to the Archdiocese of Edmonton.
Michael Mulhall was born in 1962, in Peterborough, Ontario, and was ordained to the priesthood in 1989. After a few years of parish work, […]
Jul
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Fouad Siniora Meets with Cardinal Bertone
July 2, 2007 | Leave a Comment
The Holy See Press Office released the following communique late in the afternoon of June 28:
“In the afternoon of today, June 28, Fouad Siniora, prime minister of Lebanon, met with Cardinal Secretary of State Tarcisio Bertone S.D.B. who was accompanied by Archbishop Dominique Mamberti, secretary for Relations with States.
“The cordial meeting provided an opportunity to examine the […]
Jul
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Liberty Finds Meaning in Love, Says Pope
July 2, 2007 | Leave a Comment
Says Christ Lived Freedom as Service
Authentic freedom finds its meaning in love and serving others, says Benedict XVI.
This was the conclusion of the meditation the Pope delivered today before praying the Angelus with the crowds gathered in St. Peter’s Square.
He centered his address on the theme, inspired by the Gospel for Sunday’s liturgy, “freedom and […]
Jul
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Pontifical Acts July 2, 2007
July 2, 2007 | Leave a Comment
The Holy Father:
- Accepted the resignation from the pastoral care of the diocese of Alaminos, Philippines presented by Bishop Jesus A. Cabrera, in accordance with canon 401 para. 2 of the Code of Canon Law. He is succeeded by Coadjutor Bishop Marlo M. Peralta.
- Appointed Fr. Otto Separy, chancellor of the diocese of Wewak, Papua […]
Jul
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Benedict XVI’s Prayer Intentions for July
July 2, 2007 | 1 Comment
Pope Benedict XVI’s general prayer intention for July is: “That all citizens, individually and in groups, may be enabled to participate actively in the life and management of the common good.”
His mission intention is: “That, aware of their own missionary duty, all Christians may actively help all those engaged in the evangelization of peoples.”
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Jul
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Today, Benedict XVI received in audience prelates from the Puerto Rican Episcopal Conference, who have recently completed their “ad limina” visit.
Addressing the bishops, the Pope noted how their reports had highlighted a “concern for the challenges and difficulties that have to be faced at this moment of history,” because “over the last few years many […]
Jul
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Cardinal Zen on Pope’s China Letter
July 2, 2007 | Leave a Comment
“One Impression and Two Hopes”
Here is the message published by Cardinal Joseph Zen Zi-kiun, bishop of Hong Kong, in response to the publication of Benedict XVI’s letter to the Catholics in China.
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The long awaited letter from the Holy Father has finally seen the light of the day. His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI has […]
Jul
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On the Freedom of Christ
July 2, 2007 | Leave a Comment
“A Conscious Choice Motivated by Love”
Here is a translation of the address Benedict XVI delivered today before reciting the midday Angelus with several thousand people gathered in St. Peter’s Square.
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Dear Brothers and Sisters!
The Biblical readings of the Mass this Sunday invite us to meditate on a fascinating theme that can summed up thus: […]
Jul
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Beijing Responds to Papal Letter
July 2, 2007 | Leave a Comment
The Chinese government expressed a desire to promote “constructive dialogue” with the Vatican in a statement released after the publication of Benedict XVI’s letter to Catholics in that country.
In an official declaration issued Saturday, the same day the Vatican published the Pope’s letter, Foreign Ministry Spokesman Qin Gang said that China had “taken note of […]
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Novena to Saint Gerard - Day 8
July 2, 2007 | Leave a Comment
Saint Gerard, true lover of Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament of the Altar, do thou who didst kneel long hours before the Tabernacle, and there didst taste the joys of paradise, obtain for me, I beseech thee, the spirit of prayer and an undying love for the Most Holy Sacrament, that thus receiving frequently the […]
