This morning, the Holy Father received prelates from the Portuguese Episcopal Conference who have just completed their “ad limina” visit.
  In his talk to them the Pope invited the bishops to give thanks to God “for the great mercy He showed towards the pilgrim Church in Portugal during the Holy Year, and over subsequent [...]

Benedict XVI says Lebanon and its institutions are at risk, as the country prepared for presidential elections.
In a message delivered after praying the midday Angelus today, the Pope asked Lebanese politicians to leave personal interests aside and to focus together on the common good.The Holy Father observed that the Lebanese Parliament will soon be called [...]

Outgoing President Urges Prelates to Confront Society’s Challenges
As the president of the U.S. bishops’ conference ends his term, he is calling for his brother bishops to imitate the leadership of Jesus.
Bishop William Skylstad of Spokane made this appeal today at the opening of the annual Fall General Assembly of the U.S. bishops’ conference, under way [...]

Pontiff to Stop in Washington and New York
The dates for Benedict XVI’s upcoming trip to the United States were confirmed today; the Pope’s visit is scheduled for April 15-20.
Archbishop Pietro Sambi, apostolic nuncio to the United States, confirmed the dates for the six-day trip when he participated in the opening of the U.S. episcopal conference’s [...]

Religious leaders from the Holy Land are committed to advancing peace and protecting sites considered holy by various faith traditions.
The Council of Religious Institutions of the Holy Land expressed this resolve after a meeting which began last Monday in Washington, the Holy Land Christian Ecumenical Foundation reported Friday.
“We, believers from three religions, have been placed [...]

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