Apr

18

Slain Mosul Archbishop Urged Iraqi Unity

April 18, 2008 | Leave a Comment

The final testament from the slain archbishop of Mosul does not bequeath any material goods to anyone, but it has a spiritual message encouraging ties of brotherhood among all Iraqis.
Archbishop Paulos Faraj Rahho was kidnapped Feb. 29 outside of a church where he had led the Way of the Cross; it was a Friday of [...]

Apr

18

President Addresses 2,000 Catholics at Prayer Breakfast

April 18, 2008 | Leave a Comment

By Carrie Gress
It was a privilege to welcome Benedict XVI to the United States, President George Bush told the crowd at the 5th Annual Catholic Prayer Breakfast.
The president said this today to the sold-out crowd of 2,000. This year’s theme was “A Celebration of Benedict XVI in America,” since the event coincided with the U.S. [...]

Apr

18

Papal Address to UN Staff

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Here is the address Benedict XVI gave today to the staff of the United Nations.
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Ladies and Gentlemen,
Here, within a small space in the busy city of New York, is housed an Organization with a worldwide mission to promote peace and justice.
I am reminded of the similar contrast in scale between Vatican City State [...]

Apr

18

Benedict XVI’s Address to United Nations

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Here is a Vatican translation of the address Benedict XVI gave today to the U.N. General Assembly. The Pope spoke first in French, then in English.
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Mr President,
Ladies and Gentlemen,
As I begin my address to this Assembly, I would like first of all to express to you, Mr President, my sincere gratitude for your [...]

Apr

18

UN Secretary-General’s Greeting to Pope

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Here is the speech given by U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon prior to Benedict XVI’s address to the General Assembly.
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Your Holiness,
Excellencies,
I am deeply grateful to His Holiness for accepting my invitation to visit the United Nations — home to all men and women of faith around the world. Your Holiness, welcome to our common [...]

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