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Pope: Parents to Blame for Prejudiced Kids

September 18, 2008 | 1 Comment

Prejudice is learned in the home, and that is why parents have the duty to teach children respect for the human dignity of all people, says Benedict XVI.
The Pope affirmed this today in an address to the new ambassador of Bosnia and Herzegovina to the Holy See, Jasna Krivosic-Prpic.
The Holy Father first noted the difficult [...]

Sep

18

What Canadians Need to Consider Before Voting

September 18, 2008 | 1 Comment

The defense of human life from conception until natural death and finding peace in Afghanistan are among the issues Canadian bishops are urging Catholics to take into account when voting in October.
The Episcopal Commission for Social Affairs of the Canadian bishops’ conference released a four-page guide offering principles for Catholics to consider when they vote [...]

Sep

18

Prior: Thirsting Orphans Need Spiritual Father

September 18, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Study of Orthodox Tradition Under Way at Ecumenical Monastery
By Inmaculada Álvarez
Considering that rebellion against the father figure has left new generations orphaned, religious leaders are meeting at an ecumenical monastery to consider spiritual fatherhood in the Orthodox tradition.
The conference at the Monastery of Bose began today and runs through Sunday. It has brought together experts [...]

Sep

18

Long Road Ahead for Zimbabwe

September 18, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Though the Zimbabwean government finally reached a power-sharing deal to end conflict over contested elections, the real priority for the country remains feeding the people, affirms an episcopal conference official.
Father Frederick Chiromba, secretary-general of the Zimbabwe bishops’ conference, emphasized the challenges that lie ahead, despite Monday’s agreement between long-ruling Robert Mugabe and opposition leaders Morgan [...]

Sep

18

Benedict XVI’s Address to Bosnian Envoy

September 18, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Here is the text of Benedict XVI’s address today to the new ambassador of Bosnia and Herzegovina to the Holy See, Jasna Krivosic-Prpic.
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Your Excellency,
I am pleased to welcome you today and to accept the Letters of Credence by which you are appointed Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Bosnia and Herzegovina to the Holy [...]

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