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Pope’s Next Encyclical in the Works

July 10, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Expected to Give Fresh Look at 21st Century
By Jesús Colina
Benedict XVI is reportedly working on his third encyclical this summer, which could be ready as early as this fall.
The Pope’s secretary of state confirmed the existence of the document in an interview with the APCOM news agency last May. He even proposed a possible title: [...]

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Colombia’s Silent Conflict

July 10, 2008 | Leave a Comment

There is a silent conflict going on in Colombia, says a Caritas spokesman — silent because many of the tragedies there receive no media attention.
Hostages — like recently freed Íngrid Betancourt — are some of the victims of the South American country’s ongoing conflict. But Caritas affirms there are others as well.
In a statement from [...]

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Education Chips Away at Human Trafficking

July 10, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Women Religious in Thailand Share Success Stories
By Mirko Testa
The education of would-be victims is one of the keys to putting an end to human trafficking, affirm women religious working against this crime in Thailand.
Thailand is again at the Tier 2 level in this year’s U.S. State Department Trafficking in Persons Report, released last month. Tier [...]

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Blessed Frassati Is Present to a New Generation

July 10, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati, who lived a life of charity and generosity 100 years ago, will be touching the lives of a new generation, says the World Youth Day coordinator.
Auxiliary Bishop Anthony Fisher of Sydney said this July 4 at St. Benedict’s Church on the feast of Blessed Frassati in the presence of his relics. [...]

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The Holy See Financial Statement for 2007

July 10, 2008 | Leave a Comment

The Council of Cardinals for the Study of Organisational and Economic Problems of the Holy See held its 42nd meeting in the Vatican on 3 and 4 July, under the presidency of Cardinal Secretary of State Tarcisio Bertone S.D.B.A communique published yesterday afternoon explains that the consolidated financial statements of the Holy See in 2007 [...]

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