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US Bishops Fail to Approve Liturgy Translation

July 8, 2008 | Leave a Comment

The translation of the Proper of Seasons for use in the United States is stalled, after it failed to garner the approval of two-thirds of the nation’s Latin rite bishops.
The bishops voted on the translation of that section of the Missale Romanum in their June general assembly. There were not enough bishops there to fulfill [...]

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Miraculous Medal Marks 100 Years

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The Association of the Miraculous Medal was given pontifical approval 100 years ago today, and a centenary is beginning to mark the anniversary.
Vincentian Father Gregory Gay, superior-general of the association, announced the centenary that will run through Nov. 20, 2009, when the group will have its third international meeting.
The association, established after the apparitions of [...]

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Pope’s Response the British Prime Minister

July 8, 2008 | 1 Comment

Here is Benedict XVI’s response to British Prime Minister Gordon’s May letter on the Millennium Development Goals. The letter was sent June 18 via Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone, the Pope’s secretary of state. Brown’s letter and the Pope’s response were released Sunday by the prime ministers office.* * *
Dear Prime Minister,
His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI has [...]

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British Prime Minister’s Letter to Benedict XVI

July 8, 2008 | 1 Comment

Here is letter British Prime Minister Gordon Brown sent in May to Benedict XVI on the progress of the Millennium Development Goals. The letter and the Pope’s response were released Sunday by the prime ministers office.
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Prime minister’s letter to Benedict XVI
Your Holiness,
I read with great interest your speech at the UN General Assembly [...]

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Statistics Concerning the Church in Australia

July 8, 2008 | Leave a Comment

For the occasion of Benedict XVI’s forthcoming apostolic trip to Sydney, Australia, due to take place from 12 to 21 July for the 23rd World Youth Day, statistics concerning the Catholic Church in that country have been published. The information, updated to 31 December 2006, comes from the Central Statistical Office of the Church.Australia has [...]

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