Apr

22

Christians and Muslims Focus on Bridge Building

April 22, 2008 | Leave a Comment

European Christians and Muslims are intensifying dialogue and planning future encounters focused on building bridges between the two faiths.
The Committee for Relations With Muslims in Europe, established by the Conference of European Churches and the Council of European Bishops’ Conferences, met in Hungary from April 17 to 20. A number of Muslim guests participated in [...]

Apr

22

Prayers for Priests

April 22, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Published by the Congregation for Clergy
Here are three prayers published by the Congregation for Clergy along with its message for the World Day of Prayer for the Sanctification of Priests. The day will be celebrated May 30, the feast of the Sacred Heart of Jesus.
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Priestly Prayer
Lord, You have called me to priestly ministry
in [...]

Apr

22

Message for Day of Prayer for Priests

April 22, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Here is the message published by the Congregation for Clergy for the World Day of Prayer for the Sanctification of Priests. The day will be celebrated May 30, the feast of the Sacred Heart of Jesus.
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Reverend and dear Brothers in the Priesthood,
On the Feast of the Sacred Heart of Jesus let us fix [...]

Apr

22

Seven Priests Named Monsignors In Orlando Diocese

April 22, 2008 | Leave a Comment

POPE BENEDICT XVI NAMES SEVEN PRIESTS AS MONSIGNORS IN RECOGNITION FOR SERVICE TO DIOCESE
In honoring priests of the Diocese of Orlando who have given long and distinguished service to the Diocese of Orlando, Pope Benedict XVI, the Holy Father, honors the entire Church of Orlando which celebrates its 40th anniversary this year as he designates [...]

Apr

22

Church Leaders Beg for Zimbabwe Solution

April 22, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Christian leaders in Zimbabwe today voiced a desperate appeal for a solution to the escalating crisis in the Southeast African nation.
Leaders of the Evangelical Fellowship of Zimbabwe, the Catholic episcopal conference, and the Zimbabwe Council of Churches issued a joint statement expressing “deep concern over the deteriorating political, security, economic and human rights situation in [...]

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