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Holy See Clarifies Meaning of “Subsist”

July 10, 2007 | 1 Comment

Debate Stems From Vatican II Document
The Second Vatican Council didn’t change Catholic doctrine on the Church, but rather deepened and developed it, says the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith.
In a document released today the congregation clarifies, in the form of five questions and answers, the understanding of what Vatican II meant by the [...]

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Cardinal Says Door Is Open for Lefebvrites

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“Ecclesia Dei” President on Mass Norms
The door is open for members of the Society of St. Pius X to return to full communion, says Cardinal Darío Castrillón Hoyos.
The president of the Pontifical Commission “Ecclesia Dei” said that Benedict XVI’s document “Summorum Pontificum,” which expands the use of the missal promulgated in 1962 by Pope John [...]

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Bishops Call Chávez Antidemocratic

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Warn Venezuela of President’s Socialism
Venezuelan bishops say their country is experiencing one of the most crucial moments in its history with the implementation of socialist policies by President Hugo Chávez.
A proposed reform of the constitution, set for Chávez’ approval next year, includes a clause to remove a set presidential term, and allow for indefinite re-election.
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Vatican Medal Awarded to Welsh Bishop

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The Vatican has awarded the highest medal for work in health care to Bishop Thomas Williams, vicar apostolic of the Northern District in England. Cardinal Javier Lozano Barragán, president of the Pontifical Council for Health Care, awarded the Good Samaritan medal to Bishop Williams, auxiliary bishop of Liverpool, in recognition of his work as chair [...]

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Saint Felicity and Her Seven Sons

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Felicity was a noble Christian woman of Rome. She lived during the second century. After her husband’s death, she served God by prayer and works of charity. Her good example led others to become Christians, too. This angered the pagan priests, who complained to Antoninus Pius, the emperor. They said Felicity was an enemy of [...]

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