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Blessed Piergiorgio Frassat

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Benedict XVI offered the example of Blessed Piergiorgio Frassat, a student and sportsman who died at age 24. At the end of today’s general audience, the Pope greeted young people, the sick and newlyweds. He spoke to them about the Italian youth, who was a member of Catholic Action. The liturgical memorial of Blessed Piergiorgio […]

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Pope Invites Young People to Sydney

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Says He Is Eagerly Anticipating World Youth Day
Benedict XVI is encouraging young people to prepare well for the World Youth Day to be held next July in Australia.
The Pope concluded today’s general audience with a special exhortation to young people, telling them that the youth gathering will be a spiritual renewal that will benefit all […]

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Pontifical Acts July 4, 2007

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The Holy Father:
- Appointed Fr. Emmanuel Kanyama of the clergy of the diocese of Dedza, Malawi, pastor and professor in the philosophical seminary of Kachebere, as bishop of Dedza (area 4,250, population 1,562,386, Catholics 449,632, priests 37, religious 108). The bishop-elect was born in Dedza in 1962 and ordained a priest in 1990.
- Accepted the […]

Jul

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Independence Day for the U.S.A.

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Today is celebrated Independence Day in the U.S.A., a national holiday, to honor the freedom, liberty and in commemoration of the adoption of The Declaration of Independence in 1776.
Meditation of the Day
Religion and the Republic
For when it pleased God to institute a religion here on earth he surely did not intend that it should remain hidden in darkness […]

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On Saint Basil

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“He Shows Us How to Be Real Christians”
Here is a translation of the address Benedict XVI delivered today at the general audience. The audience took place in two phases: The Pope first greeted a crowd in St. Peter’s Basilica. Then he went to a packed Paul VI Hall, where he delivered the catechesis. The reflection […]

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Contest to Prepare for Eucharistic Congress

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Indian bishops have launched an essay contest for students and religious in preparation for the 49th International Eucharistic Congress to be held next June in Canada.
“The Eucharist, God’s Gift for the Life of the World” is the title of the competition. Bishop Thomas Dabre of Vasai, the organizer of the contest, says it is “aimed […]

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Irish Prelate: Challenges Come With Peace

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But Country Is Open to Dialogue, He Says
Our country faces new challenges now that peace has come, says Archbishop Sean Brady.
Archbishop Brady of Armagh spoke with Zenit about the changes that have come to Northern Ireland two months after the return to a power-sharing government.
“The climate is more favorable to dialogue and discussion,” said Archbishop […]

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Title for motu proprio: Summorum Pontificum

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Catholic World News reported that a papal document widening use of the 1962 Roman Missal will be released on July 7, the Roman news agency I Media says, confirming reports that circulated late in June.The motu proprio will be entitled Summorum Pontificum, I Media adds. The title of the Pope’s document had not previously been […]

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Saint Basil: Light of the Church and Witness of God’s Love

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(VIS) - St. Basil, defined in Byzantine liturgical texts as a “light of the Church,” was the subject of the Holy Father’s catechesis during today’s general audience. The audience, attended by 12,000 people, was held in the Vatican Basilica then continued in the Paul VI Hall.
St. Basil, the Pope explained, was born in the 4th […]

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Come Be With Me

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“Come be with me, ” says the Lord.
” All you who carry heavy burdens.
I will give you rest.
I will lead you to a place of light, refreshment and peace.
Come be with me child.
Rest in my peace.
Relax in my care.
Know that you are loved.
You were loved long before anyone thought of your name.
Your name was before […]

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Saint Elizabeth of Portugal

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Elizabeth, a Spanish princess, was born in 1271. She married King Denis of Portugal at the age of twelve. Elizabeth was beautiful and very lovable. She was also devout and went to Mass every day. Elizabeth was a charming wife. Her husband was fond of her at first, but soon he began to cause her […]