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There has been no change in the Catholic Church’s regard for the Jews, the Vatican is clarifying.
In a statement released today, the Vatican responded to controversy raised over a modification released Feb. 5 of the Good Friday Prayer for the Jews for the 1962 Missal.
The Latin-language prayer will be said only in those Catholic communities [...]
Apr
4
Lebanese Bishops Call for End to Crisis
April 4, 2008 | Leave a Comment
Urge Cooperation and Joint Effort to Find Peace
As Lebanon continues to suffer a power void — the country hasn’t had a president since last November — the nation’s bishops are calling on cooperation to fix the “miserable situation” facing the Lebanese people.
Following their monthly meeting led by Cardinal Nasrallah Sfeir, the Maronite Catholic bishops issued [...]
Apr
4
Benedict XVI’s Address to Papal Foundation
April 4, 2008 | Leave a Comment
Here is the address Benedict XVI gave today upon receiving in audience members of the Papal Foundation.
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Dear Brother Bishops,
Dear Friends in Christ,
I extend a heartfelt welcome to you, the representatives of the Papal Foundation, as we continue to celebrate our Lord’s glorious resurrection during this blessed Easter Season.
“The Lord has risen indeed!” This [...]
Apr
4
Clarifications on the New “Oremus et Pro Iudaeis”
April 4, 2008 | Leave a Comment
Here follows the communique provided by the Press Office of the Holy See on the publication of the new “Oremus et pro Iudaeis” for the 1962 edition of the Roman Missal.
“Following the publication of the new Prayer for the Jews for the 1962 edition of the Roman Missal, some groups within the Jewish [...]
Apr
4
Thought for the Day
April 4, 2008 | Leave a Comment
Dear Brothers and Sisters
Today’s thought for the day comes in the form of a passage from ” The Genese Diary ” and is a beautiful explanation of why a person would be moved to choose a deeper vocation to prayer ,
” I met Brother Elias , a hermit of the Abbey . Brother Christian , [...]



