Nov

8

Republic of China: Contribution to World Stability

November 8, 2008 | Leave a Comment

This morning in the Vatican, the Holy Father received the Letters of Credence of Wang Larry Yu-yuan, the new ambassador of the Republic of China (Taiwan) to the Holy See.
“The Government in Taipei”, said the Pope in his English-language remarks to the diplomat, “has a keen sense of belonging to a world [...]

Nov

8

Pope Notes Paradox of Communication Age

November 8, 2008 | Leave a Comment

It is a “paradox and a tragedy” that despite the numerous developments in the means of communication available today, more and more people feel isolated and cutoff from society, says Benedict XVI.
The Pope said this today upon receiving the letters of credence from Vytautas Alisauskas, the new ambassador from Lithuania to the Holy See.
In his [...]

Nov

8

Condolences Sent for Mexican Plane Crash

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Benedict XVI sent his condolences to Mexico upon hearing of a tragic plane crash in the nation’s capital that claimed the life of a top presidential aide and eight other government officials.
Interior Secretary Juan Camilo Mouriño was among the 9 passengers, including the pilot, who died Tuesday when a small government plane lost control and [...]

Nov

8

The Holy People of God

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At different times I go from this place of prayer to visit the sick
in a town.
It is good for any Guardian or those in any position of authority to
do this.
We can get so caught up in the emails and discussions.
In each home I go in to there is the life of the church.
Each home and [...]

Nov

8

The Importance of the House of God

November 8, 2008 | 1 Comment

Gospel Commentary for Dedication of the Lateran Basilica in Rome
By Father Raniero Cantalamessa, OFM Cap
This year, in the place of the 32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time, we celebrate the feast of the Dedication of Lateran Basilica in Rome, the cathedral of Rome, originally dedicated to the Savior, but then to St. John the Baptist.
What does [...]

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