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Appreciation for the Attempt to Save Life of Eluana

February 8, 2009 | 1 Comment

“Yesterday a cordial telephone conversation took place between Giorgio Napolitano, president of the Italian Republic, and Cardinal Secretary of State Tarcisio Bertone S.D.B.”, says a Holy See Press Office communique released today.
“During the conversation attention turned to the case of Eluana Englaro, and to other matters of mutual interest.
“Concerning the Englaro case, appreciation was expressed [...]

Feb

8

US Born Prelate 1st Nuncio to Botswana

February 8, 2009 | Leave a Comment

Benedict XVI named Archbishop James Patrick Green as apostolic nuncio to Botswana. The Vatican press office reported Saturday that the archbishop will continue in his post as apostolic nuncio to South Africa, Lesotho, Namibia and Swaziland.
In November, the Holy See and Botswana established diplomatic relations, bringing the number of nations with [...]

Feb

8

Pope, German Chancellor Note Agreement on Shoah

February 8, 2009 | Leave a Comment

After talking by telephone today, Benedict XVI and the German chancellor say they share a common view of the tragedy of the Holocaust.
Angela Merkel requested to speak with the Pope about the Shoah — a conversation that is the latest development in ongoing turmoil surrounding Bishop Richard Williamson, a Society of St. [...]

Feb

8

Fasting Shouldn’t Be Out of Style, Says Pope

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Fasting is as important as ever and it is a “therapy” to heal obstacles to conforming to God’s will, says Benedict XVI.
The Pope affirmed this is a message for Lent, dated Dec. 11 and released Feb 3. Ash Wednesday this year is Feb. 25.
The Holy Father recalled that the liturgy proposes three specific practices during [...]

Feb

8

On Sickness and God’s Healing Love

February 8, 2009 | Leave a Comment

Here is a translation of the address Benedict XVI delivered today before praying the midday Angelus with those gathered in St. Peter’s Square.
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Dear brothers and sisters,
Today the Gospel (cf. Mark 1:29-39) — in direct continuation with last Sunday — presents us with Jesus, who after having preached on the Sabbath in [...]

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