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Members of a Spanish Catholic Organization Gave Toys to Children in the Middle East

July 25, 2007 | Leave a Comment

The Messengers of Peace Association, a nongovernmental organization started by Father Ángel García, took the toys to hospitals, orphanages, schools in refugee camps, and various other parts of the country, the Fides news agency reported. Father García said: “Children are the most innocent victims of any war or conflict and they are the ones who [...]

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Aid Marriage by Heeding Nature, Says Pope

July 25, 2007 | Leave a Comment

Calls for a Return to Creator’s Design
People know that marriage is for life, and the key to reversing the divorce trend is to recuperate the ability to listen to nature, says Benedict XVI.
The Pope said this Tuesday during a question-and-answer session with 400 priests of the dioceses of Belluno-Feltre and Treviso, in the Church of [...]

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Vatican Official: Ecumenism Needs Truth

July 25, 2007 | Leave a Comment

The secretary of the Vatican’s doctrinal congregation emphasized again that the dicastery’s recent document on the doctrine of the Church is an aid to ecumenism.
Salesian Archbishop Angelo Amato of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith spoke with journalists Tuesday in Spain, before giving a conference on Benedict XVI’s book, “Jesus of Nazareth.”
The archbishop [...]

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Pope Gave Francis Back to Us, Says Cardinal

July 25, 2007 | Leave a Comment

Benedict XVI Recalled Saint’s Christocentric Identity
Benedict XVI gave St. Francis back to us, in his original truth and in his ever-relevant message, said Cardinal Attilio Nicora.
Cardinal Nicora, legate for the two papal basilicas in Assisi, wrote this in the preface of a compilation of discourses given by the Pope in Assisi last June 17.
The Holy [...]

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Bishop Cadieux Named to 2nd Diocese

July 25, 2007 | Leave a Comment

Benedict XVI has extended the duties of Bishop Vincent Cadieux, making him the leader of the Diocese of Hearst. He will continue as bishop of Moosonee. The Vatican press office announced today that Bishop Cadieux, 67, will govern the two dioceses united “in persona Episcopi.” Hearst has a population of 27,908 Catholics, served by 22 [...]

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