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Benedict XVI Calls for “Human Ecology”

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Urges Replacing Violence With Solidarity
Benedict XVI says a “human ecology” is urgently needed, so that the evils of violence and oppression can be replaced with honesty, solidarity and concord.The Pope affirmed this Thursday to Suhail Khalil Shuhaiber, Kuwait’s new ambassador to the Holy See, noting the country “has overcome the devastating effects of violence and […]

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Rethinking the Legalization of Drugs

December 17, 2007 | 1 Comment

Tide Now Favors Treatment
By Father John Flynn, LCThe recent death of a prominent Irish model, Katy French, has received widespread media attention. Her death was attributed to cocaine taken during a party. Two young men also died in past days in Ireland due to cocaine consumed at a party.
Father Martin Crowe, the priest who presided […]

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Evangelization an Invitation “to Freedom”

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Vatican Aide Comments on Note From Doctrinal Congregation
Evangelization is an invitation “in freedom and to freedom,” not an imposition, affirmed the director of the Vatican press office, commenting on a document from the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith.Jesuit Father Federico Lombardi spoke about Friday’s “Doctrinal Note on Some Aspects of Evangelization,” on “Octava […]

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Priest Stabbed in Turkey

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An Italian priest was stabbed in the stomach at the end of Mass, the latest victim of violence against Christians in Turkey.
A police spokesman told the Reuters news agency that Capuchin Father Adriano Franchini, the superior of the Custody of Turkey, was expected to survive. Three people were arrested as suspects.
The stabbing occurred in the […]

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Rejoice! The Lord Is Near

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Gospel Commentary for 3rd Sunday of Advent
By Father Raniero Cantalamessa, OFM CapLet us take the point of departure for our reflection from what Jesus says to the disciples of John to reassure them he is the Messiah: “Glad tidings are announced to the poor.”
The Gospel is a message of joy: The liturgy proclaims this on […]

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“Spiritual Temples” Need Constructing Too, Says Pope

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Dedicates New Church in Rome
Christians need to put as much effort into building up their faith as they do in constructing and caring for places of worship, says Benedict XVI.The Pope affirmed this today when he visited the parish of Santa Maria del Rosario ai Martiri Portuensi in Magliana, in the western part of the […]

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Postulators of Saints: Always at the Service of Truth

December 17, 2007 | 1 Comment

  This morning in the Vatican, the Holy Father received postulators of the causes of beatification and canonization of the Congregation for the Causes of Saints.
  The Pope began his address to them by mentioning the forthcoming 25th anniversary of the promulgation of the Apostolic Constitution “Divinus Perfectionis Magister” with which, in 1983, John Paul […]

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IVF’s Insidious Medical Defects

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Data Point to Risk for Kids and Moms
By Father John Flynn, LCThe Catholic Church has often warned of the moral perils associated with in vitro fertilization. In addition, the processes involved in IVF bring with them a series of medical dangers, both for women and their offspring.
One of these risks is the threat of genetically […]

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Christians Called to Be Witnesses of Hope

December 17, 2007 | 1 Comment

  This morning, the Holy Father visited the Roman parish of “Santa Maria del Rosario ai Maritiri Portuensi” where he celebrated Mass and presided at the consecration of the new church. It was his fifth visit as Pontiff to a Roman parish community.
  “The liturgy of Advent,” said the Pope in his homily, “constantly repeats […]

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Celebrations to Be Presided by the Pope over Christmas

December 17, 2007 | Leave a Comment

  The Office of Liturgical Celebration of the Supreme Pontiff today published the calendar of celebrations at which the Holy Father will preside during the Christmas season:
DECEMBER
 - Monday, 24: Solemnity of the Nativity of the Lord. The Pope will celebrate Midnight Mass in the Vatican Basilica.
 - Tuesday, 25: Solemnity of the Nativity of the Lord. […]

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