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George Bush Speaks on Papal Visit

April 13, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Here is a transcription of the interview held by EWTN anchor Raymond Arroyo with U.S. President George Bush on Friday. Arroyo spoke with the president leading up to Benedict XVI’s April 15-20 visit to the United States. The interview can be viewed at EWTN’s Web site.* * *
Q Mr. President, this is the first head [...]

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Christian Marriage Is Also a Missionary Vocation

April 13, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Here is a translation of the greeting Benedict XVI gave today before praying the Regina Caeli with several thousand people gathered in St. Peter’s Square.* * *
Dear brothers and sisters,
On this Fourth Sunday of Easter, in which the liturgy presents Jesus to us as the Good Shepherd, the World Day of Prayer for Vocations is [...]

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Pontiff Says He Heads to US as a Missionary

April 13, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Benedict XVI says his Tuesday-Sunday trip to the United States will be a “missionary experience,” with which he seeks to promote “a time of spiritual renewal for all Americans.”
The Pope affirmed this today before leading the Regina Caeli with thousands gathered in St. Peter’s Square.
“With the various groups I shall meet, my intention is to [...]

Apr

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Greetings from the National Shrine of St. Maximilian Kolbe

April 13, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Letter from Fr. Stephen
The peace of the Risen Christ be with you all!I sincerely hope that you are having a joyous Easter Season.  As you probably already know, the Easter Season lasts for 50 days.  The first 8 days of that season is really Easter Sunday itself.  The Resurrection of the Lord is the highest [...]

Apr

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Vatican Has Anniversary Mass for Slain Iraqi Prelate

April 13, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Cardinal Urges Peace 1 Month After Mosul Archbishop’s Death
The archbishop of Baghdad implored peace and security in a message he sent to the Vatican on the occasion of a Mass celebrated to mark 30 days since the slaying of Archbishop Paulos Faraj Rahho of Mosul.Cardinal Emmanuel III Delly addressed his message to Cardinal Leonardo Sandri, [...]

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