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Holy See Denounces Misuse of Protection Principle

September 30, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Though a nation’s responsibility to protect its people is a valid principle, it should not be used as a pretext for aggression, says the Holy See.
Archbishop Celestino Migliore, permanent observer of the Holy See to the United Nations, affirmed this Monday at the general debate of the 63rd session of the General Assembly.
“When speaking within [...]

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30

Vatican Aide: Put Man at the Center of the Economy

September 30, 2008 | Leave a Comment

The financial crisis under way in the United States should remind us that the human person must be at the center of the economy, says the president of the Pontifical Council for Justice and Peace.
Cardinal Renato Martino affirmed this in a press conference during a visit he is making to Chile through Wednesday.
“The economic crisis, [...]

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30

Papal Intention Focuses on Synod

September 30, 2008 | 1 Comment

Benedict XVI is praying this month that the upcoming synod of bishops will help the truth of faith to be transmitted.
The Apostleship of Prayer announced the general intention chosen by the Pope: “That the synod of bishops may help all those engaged in the service of the word of God to transmit the truth of [...]

Sep

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Polyglot Bible to Be Given to Pope

September 30, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Initiative Marks October’s Synod on Word of God
By Miriam Díez i Bosch
A multilingual Bible will be given to Benedict XVI in honor of the October synod of bishops on the word of God.
The “Polyglot Bible,” illustrated by Cláudio Pastro, will be given to the Holy Father on Oct. 7, in a special white deluxe edition. [...]

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Cardinal Bertone Defends Religion in Public Square

September 30, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Contends That Politics Needs Christianity
By Mirko Testa
Politics needs Christianity and it is therefore totally legitimate for believers to participate in the public square, says Benedict XVI’s secretary of state.
Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone affirmed this today in Rome when he spoke at a conference titled “The Century of Beliefs,” on the occasion of a presentation of the [...]

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