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Benedict XVI Announces Africa Trip

October 26, 2008 | 2 Comments

Benedict XVI today announced his plans to travel to Africa in March, leading up to the synod regarding that continent set to take place some months later.
The II Special Assembly for Africa of the synod of bishops is set for October 2009.
The Holy Father announced his plans at the closing Mass of the XII Ordinary [...]

Oct

26

Pope: Science Plus Faith Will Get to God’s Message

October 26, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Both scientific exegesis and a prayerful reading of the Bible are necessary to get to the message God wants to give today through Scripture, says Benedict XVI.
The Pope affirmed this today before praying the midday Angelus with crowds gathered in St. Peter’s Square. He had just concluded the world Synod of Bishops on the Word [...]

Oct

26

Synodal Heartburn

October 26, 2008 | 1 Comment

The Lasting Impact of October in Rome
By Father Thomas Rosica, CSB
Witnessing the final voting on the synodal propositions on Friday afternoon and Saturday morning was a real lesson in the collegiality of the Church.
You can certainly find elsewhere the detailed information and “scoop” stories on the intrigue surrounding the voting procedures. It suffices to say [...]

Oct

26

Pope Acknowledges Being Moved by Synod

October 26, 2008 | Leave a Comment

After the conclusion of the working sessions of the world Synod of Bishops, Benedict XVI invited the some 400 participants and collaborators to lunch.
The meal took place Saturday at 1 p.m., in the atrium of Paul VI Hall.
President Delegate Cardinal George Pell of Sydney, Australia, addressed the Holy Father on behalf of the assembly, offering [...]

Oct

26

Spokesman Voices SOS for Iraqi Christians

October 26, 2008 | 1 Comment

A Vatican spokesman is decrying a campaign of persecution against Iraqi Christians, asking Muslims to join in decidedly opposing fundamentalists.
Jesuit Father Federico Lombardi, director of the Vatican press office, made this appeal on the most recent edition of Vatican Television’s “Octava Dies.”
“Obviously,” he said, “all of the people of Iraq, and not just the Christian [...]

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