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On the Writings of St. Augustine

February 20, 2008 | 1 Comment

Here is a translation of the greetings Benedict XVI gave today at St. Peter’s Basilica to those who could not be accommodated in Paul VI Hall for the general audience, and a translation of the catechesis he delivered in the Vatican auditorium. This is the fourth address the Pope has dedicated to the figure of […]

Feb

20

Pope Urges Orders to Rediscover Original Charism

February 20, 2008 | Leave a Comment

 The key for religious orders, congregations and institutes to overcome a crisis of vocations is for them to live their love for Christ without concessions and to rediscover the original spirituality of their founder, says Benedict XVI.
This was the advice the Pope gave Monday to the executive committee of the International Union of Superiors General, […]

Feb

20

European and American University Students to Meet Pope

February 20, 2008 | 1 Comment

  On Saturday, 1 March, to mark the Sixth European Day for Universities, the Holy Father will preside at a Marian prayer vigil in the Paul VI Hall. The theme of the vigil will be: “Europe and the Americas together to build a civilisation of love”.
  The Day has been promoted by the Council of […]

Feb

20

Cardinal Bertone to Unveil John Paul II Memorial in Cuba

February 20, 2008 | 1 Comment

Episcopal Conference Announces Schedule for Feb. 20-26 Trip
The Cuban episcopal conference released the schedule for the visit of the Pope’s secretary of state, Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone, who arrives to the island nation Wednesday.
The seven-day visit commemorates the 10th anniversary of Pope John Paul II’s apostolic journey to Cuba.
Cardinal Bertone will arrive in Cuba on Wednesday […]

Feb

20

Reporter Impressed by Lourdes Research

February 20, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Says Truth Triumphed Over Slanderous Stories
By Antonio Gaspari
To mark the 150th anniversary of Mary’s apparitions in Lourdes, renowned Vatican reporter Andrea Tornielli interviewed Father René Laurentin, perhaps the foremost expert on Our Lady’s appearances to Bernadette Soubirous.
The book-interview resulting from Tornielli’s dialogue with Father Laurentin is called “Lourdes, inchiesta sul mistero a 150 anni dalle […]