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U.S. Bishops: Iran Issue Needs Diplomacy

November 11, 2007 | Leave a Comment

No “Immediate Threat” Yet, Prelates Contend
Permitting Iran to develop nuclear weapons is unacceptable, according to U.S. bishops, but without an immediate threat, America must be committed to pursuing a diplomatic solution to the present confrontation.
This was the message delivered by letter last week to U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice from Bishop Thomas Wenski of [...]

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On St. Martin of Tours

November 11, 2007 | Leave a Comment

Here is a translation of the address Benedict XVI delivered today before leading the recitation of the midday Angelus with the crowds gathered in St. Peter’s Square.
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Dear Brothers and Sisters!
Today, Nov. 11, the Church remembers St. Martin, bishop of Tours, one of the most celebrated and venerated saints in Europe. Born around 316 [...]

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Saint Martin of Tours

November 11, 2007 | 1 Comment

This soldier saint lived in the fourth century. He joined the Roman army in Italy when he was only fifteen. Although his parents were pagans, he began to study the Christian religion. Those who study the Christian religion are called catechumens until they are baptized.
One very cold winter day, Martin and his companions came upon [...]