The Holy See is concerned for displaced persons in Georgia as the conflict zones remain unstable and winter brings new challenges, says a Vatican official.
Archbishop Dominique Mamberti, secretary for Vatican relations with states, affirmed this in an address to the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) during their 16th ministerial conference. Foreign ministers [...]

The Church is not an organization or a corporation, but an entity of an entirely different class, says Benedict XVI: It is the body of Christ, present in the Eucharist.
This was the Pope’s conclusion today at the general audience in Paul VI Hall, during which he left aside his prepared speech and gave the intervention [...]

Dangerous Side Effects Amid a Heated Debate
By Father John Flynn, LC
Abortion and life issues in general were one of the hot topics in the recent elections in the United States. If the latest news is any indication the topic will continue to be at the forefront of attention.
According to a study published in the December [...]

Biblical Reflection for 3rd Sunday of Advent
By Father Thomas Rosica, CSB
Advent is the season of the prophets and the Scripture readings of these weeks before Christmas help us to focus our vision and deepen our longing for the Messiah.
In this year’s Gospel for the Third Sunday of Advent, the figure of John the Baptist appears [...]

On Friday 12 December the Holy Father will receive a delegation from the region of Lower Austria led by Erwin Proll, governor of the region, and accompanied by 1,000 pilgrims, for the donation of the Christmas tree which will decorate St. Peter’s Square during the festive season this year.
A communique released [...]

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