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Cardinal Urges New “Logic” in Fixing Economy

October 27, 2008 | Leave a Comment

A Vatican official is advocating a new “logic” for an economy and a financial system that have forgotten that the good of man and mankind should be the primary focus.
This was the observation made by Cardinal Renato Martino, president of the Pontifical Council of Justice and Peace, in a Friday interview with Vatican Radio. The [...]

Oct

27

Benedict XVI Recalls Chinese Unable to Attend Synod

October 27, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Though Chinese bishops were unable to obtain permission from their government to participate in the world Synod of Bishops, Benedict XVI specially mentioned the prelates, thanking God for their love and fidelity.
The Holy See was not able to bring Beijing to an agreement that would allow representatives of the nation’s bishops to come to Rome. [...]

Oct

27

Council Chosen to Prepare Next Synod

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Before the synod of bishops on the Word of God drew to a close, members were named to the council that will prepare the next synod.
The 15 members of the XII Council of the Secretary General of the Synod of Bishops have three main tasks: to assist the Pope in preparing the postsynodal apostolic exhortation, [...]

Oct

27

Pope Says Church-State Split Owed to Christianity

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The Church is fully aware of the autonomy of Church and state, and the distinction between religion and politics is in fact a specific historical and contribution of Christianity, says Benedict XVI.
The Pope affirmed this today when he received the letters of credence from Cristina Castañer-Ponce Enrile, the new ambassador of the Philippines to the [...]

Oct

27

Prelate Urges Pro-Life Work at Home First

October 27, 2008 | 1 Comment

Cardinal Keith O’Brien has a message for pro-life workers: Promote a culture of life at home, at work and in society, going beyond efforts just to reach legislators.
This is one of the key points of a message the archbishop of St. Andrews and Edinburgh, Scotland, gave Saturday to the annual conference of the Society for [...]

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