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Only Saints, Please: Pope Sets High Goal for Bishops

September 22, 2008 | Leave a Comment

The Church needs holy bishops today more than ever, says Benedict XVI, since apostolic fruits depend on sanctity of life.
The Pope affirmed this today when he addressed a group of bishops ordained over the past year. A dozen of the bishops come from Eastern Churches.
On Saturday, the Holy Father addressed another group of recently ordained [...]

Sep

22

Pope Lauds Benedictines for Helping World Find God

September 22, 2008 | Leave a Comment

In an age marked by worry and absurdity, the Benedictines can teach people how to recognize the God whom they seek, says Benedict XVI.
The Pope thus encouraged the monks and nuns to found new monasteries, also outside of Europe, when he spoke with them Saturday at Castel Gandolfo.
“In many parts of the world, especially in [...]

Sep

22

The Secret Story of Padre Pio’s Stigmata

September 22, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Volume Reveals Report of Vatican Investigator
By Mirko Testa
A volume detailing the report of a Vatican investigator into Padre Pio gives new information on the wounds of the Passion that the friar suffered.
Padre Pio da Pietrelcina received the stigmata from the crucified Christ, who in an apparition invited the Capuchin friar to unite himself to his [...]

Sep

22

Bishops Offering iPod to Faithful Citizen

September 22, 2008 | Leave a Comment

As the U.S. presidential elections approach, the nation’s bishops are seeking new ways to reach citizens with guidelines for voting according to conscience.
The episcopal conference statement, “Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship,” has been available at the Web site www.faithfulcitizenship.org.
To encourage people to visit the site, the bishops are offering an iPod to a winner randomly [...]

Sep

22

Chinese Bishop Moved to House Arrest

September 22, 2008 | Leave a Comment

The Chinese bishop arrested on the last day of the Olympics has been returned to his residence, where he is being held under house arrest.
The U.S.-based Cardinal Kung foundation reported that Bishop Jia Zhiguo of the underground Church of Zhengding, Heibei, was returned to his home at Christ the King Cathedral on Thursday.
The bishop was [...]

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