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The Church Has Confidence in the Young

September 12, 2008 | 2 Comments

Following the celebration of Vespers this evening in the cathedral of Notre-Dame, the Pope greeted young people participating in a prayer vigil in preparation for tomorrow’s Mass, which is due to be celebrated on the esplanade of Les Invalides in Paris.
In his remarks to them Benedict XVI recalled how at the recent 23rd World Youth [...]

Sep

12

Roots of Europe Sunk in Monasteries, Says Pope

September 12, 2008 | 1 Comment

Monasteries both preserved the treasures of ancient culture and nourished a new culture that took shape out of the old, says Benedict XVI.
The Pope affirmed this today in Paris during an anticipated address to representatives of the world of culture, as well as members of UNESCO and the European Union.
He introduced his address by saying [...]

Sep

12

Pope Calls Politics a Big Part of Lay Vocation

September 12, 2008 | Leave a Comment

A big part of the vocation of Christian laypeople is their participation in politics, says Benedict XVI.
The role of the laity in the temporal order, and especially in politics, is key for the evangelization of society, the Pope affirmed today when he received in audience the bishops of Paraguay. The prelates have been in Rome [...]

Sep

12

Sarkozy: It’s Crazy to Take Religion Out of Society

September 12, 2008 | Leave a Comment

France’s President Offers View of “Positive Secularism”
It would be crazy to relegate religion to only the private realm, and deprive society of the contributions of faith, says the president of France.
Nicolas Sarkozy said this today in an address at the ceremony to welcome Benedict XVI to his country. The Pope is in Paris tonight, and [...]

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12

Pope Urges Rethinking Church-State Relationship

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A new reflection of the relationship between Church and State needs to take into account not only the need to protect religious freedom, but also the contribution faith can make to society, says Benedict XVI.
The Pope said this today when meeting with French politicians at the Elysée Palace. He is currently visiting Paris, and will [...]

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