Nov

27

Just Give Us Rights as Humans, Christians Appeal

November 27, 2008 | Leave a Comment

An auxiliary bishop of Baghdad says the desire of Iraqi Christians is that basic human rights will also be guaranteed for them.
Bishop Shlemon Warduni reiterated an appeal for the persecuted Christians of Iraq when he was in Rome on Wednesday. At the end of the general audience, the bishop spoke with Benedict XVI, who told [...]

Nov

27

Prelate Asks Americans to Give Thanks, Defend Life

November 27, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Cardinal John Foley says there is plenty to be thankful for, even if America is facing some difficult times.
The Pennsylvania-born cardinal, grand master of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulcher of Jerusalem, affirmed this in a homily today at the Santa Susanna Church in Rome.
“We may be at war on two fronts: Iraq and [...]

Nov

27

Put Family First, Urges Cardinal

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Cardinal Joseph Zen is urging the faithful in his diocese to put their families before their economic worries this Christmas.
In his pastoral letter for Advent, the bishop of Hong Kong reminded those affected by the global financial meltdown that families “share the joy during good times and the pain in adverse conditions.”
“Neither business commitment nor [...]

Nov

27

Reflecting the Truth of Pope Pacelli

November 27, 2008 | 2 Comments

A Look at the Man Who Became Pius XII
By Elizabeth Lev
November in Rome offers time for reflection, as the usual local exuberance is tempered by the encroaching darkness of winter.
A new exhibit on the life of Pope Pius XII in the Charlemagne wing of St. Peter’s Basilica offers the possibility to pilgrims, students and the [...]

Nov

27

Benedict XVI’s Address on Monastic Life

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Here is the address Benedict XVI gave Nov. 20 upon receiving in audience the participants in the plenary assembly of the Congregation for Institutes of Consecrated Life and Societies of Apostolic Life.
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Your Eminences,
Venerable Brothers in the Episcopate and in the Priesthood,
Dear Brothers and Sisters,
I meet you with joy on the occasion of the [...]

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