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May
14
Following his catechesis in this morning’s general audience, Benedict XVI launched an appeal for “the people of Sichuan and adjoining provinces in China, so harshly affected by the earthquake which has provoked serious loss of human life, left large numbers missing
and caused incalculable damages.
“I invite you to join me in fervent prayer for […]
May
14
Pontifical Acts
May 14, 2008 | 3 Comments
The Holy Father appointed Bishop Romulo T. de la Cruz of San Jose de Antique, Philippines, as bishop of Kidapawan (area 5,199, population 783,179, Catholics 418,803, priests 42, religious 64), Philippines.
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May
14
Mackenzie-Fort Smith Gets New Bishop
May 14, 2008 | Leave a Comment
Benedict XVI accepted the resignation of Bishop Denis Croteau, meaning Coadjutor Bishop Murray Chatlain now takes over the Mackenzie-Fort Smith Diocese.For almost 22 years, Bishop Croteau, 75, served the sprawling, sparsely populated diocese that covers most of the Northwest Territories and portions of neighboring provinces and territories.
Murray Chatlain, 45, was born in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. He […]
May
14
Telegram for the Death of Cardinal Gantin
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Benedict XVI sent the following telegram to Archbishop Marcel Honorat Leon Agboton of Cotonou, Benin, for the death of Cardinal Bernardin Gantin, dean emeritus of the College of Cardinals. Cardinal Gantin died in Paris, France, yesterday at the age of 86.
“Having learned the sad news of the death of Cardinal Bernardin Gantin, dean […]
May
14
In today’s general audience, held in St. Peter’s Square, the Holy Father resumed his series of catecheses on the Fathers of the Church, concentrating his remarks on the figure of Pseudo-Dionysius the Areopagite whose aim, said the Pope, was “to place Greek wisdom at the service of the Gospel”.
Benedict XVI explained how, during […]
May
14
Prelate Asks Governor to Forgo Eucharist
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The archbishop of Kansas City, Kansas, has joined his voice to that of other U.S. prelates in asking local pro-abortion politicians to refrain from receiving the Eucharist.Archbishop Joseph Naumann said Friday in the Leaven, the archdiocese’s official newspaper, that he repeated a request to Governor Kathleen Sebelius to not receive Communion.Archbishop Naumann’s message comes after […]
May
14
Pontiff: Communism Left Legacy of Distrust
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Long years of communist rule left people unable to trust, says Benedict XVI, who urged Hungarian prelates to show the faithful that the Church is a mother.The Pope made this invitation Saturday when he received prelates from the Hungarian bishops’ conference, at the end of their five-yearly visit to Rome.
“The people entrusted to your care […]
May
14
Benedict XVI Endorses Pro-life Efforts in Italy
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Benedict XVI thanked Italy’s Movement for Life for the countless unborn children whose lives they have saved, urging the group to fearlessly continue in its work.The Pope said this today when he received in audience members of the Italian organization, led by their president Carlo Casini. This year, Italy marks the 30th anniversary of legalized […]
May
14
Indulgence Linked to Day of Prayer for China
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Benedict XVI is offering the opportunity to gain a plenary indulgence to those who participate in the events surrounding the May 24 World Day of Prayer for the Church in China. In a notice to parishes, the Hong Kong Diocese announced May 9 that at the request of Cardinal Joseph Zen, bishop of Hong Kong, […]
May
14
Prelates: Catholic Schools Give Life Training
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Irish Bishops’ Conference Issues Pastoral Letter
Irish bishops are defending the role of Catholic schools, noting that the Church’s educational institutions are focused on the development of the whole human person.The bishops’ conference issued a pastoral letter for Pentecost, titled “Vision 08: A Vision for Catholic Education in Ireland.”
Bishop Leo O’Reilly, chair of the Education Commission […]
