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Cardinal Rodé Calls for Renewal of Religious Life

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Says Young Monks and Priests Give Wordless Testimony
A return to the authenticity of religious life is being encouraged by Cardinal Franc Rodé, prefect of the Vatican congregation that oversees consecrated life in the Church.
Cardinal Rodé, prefect of the Congregation for Institutes of Consecrated Life and Societies of Apostolic Life, spoke Tuesday with Vatican Radio about […]

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Nuncio Notes Church’s Role in War on Drugs

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Drug trafficking should be fought with education in values, and it is here that the Church can lend a hand to the effort, affirmed the apostolic nuncio in Mexico.
Archbishop Christophe Pierre affirmed this Friday at the beginning of a four-day visit to Culiacan, capital of the western state of Sinaloa, plagued by the drug trade […]

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Benedict XVI Calls for Dialogue in Tibet

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Benedict XVI is asking for dialogue and tolerance to overcome the crisis in Tibet. “I follow with deep unrest the news that in these days is coming from Tibet. My fatherly heart feels sadness and sorrow at the suffering of so many people,” the Pope said at the end of the general audience in Paul […]

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Congo Prelate Promotes “Zero Corruption” to Youth

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The archbishop of Kinshasa is inviting youth to opt for a “zero corruption” policy, also known as virtue.
Archbishop Laurent Monsengwo Pasinya made this invitation Sunday, during his Palm Sunday homily.
“To opt for virtue is to opt for life and liberty,” the prelate said, adding that this option for virtue — or “zero corruption” — must […]

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On the Easter Triduum

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Here is a translation of the greetings Benedict XVI gave today to students participating in the international UNIV congress who had gathered at St. Peter’s Basilica, and the catechesis he gave afterward during his weekly general audience in Paul VI Hall.
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[Pope’s greeting to students in St. Peter’s Basilica]
[In English, he said]
Dear Friends,
I offer […]

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Easter Message From Jerusalem Church Leaders

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Here is this year’s message traditionally sent for Easter, signed by 13 heads of Churches in Jerusalem.
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Heads of Churches in Jerusalem
Easter 2008 Message
“In the evening of the first day of the week, Jesus came and stood among them. He said to them, “Peace be with you” and showed them his hands and his […]