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Meeting of World Youth Day Organisers

March 31, 2009 | Leave a Comment

The Pontifical Council for the Laity has organised an international meeting of World Youth Day organisers, in preparation for the next World Youth Day, which is due to be held in Madrid, Spain, in 2011. The meeting will take place in Rome from 3 to 5 April.
“This is the first international meeting of WYD [...]

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Appeal for Release of Red Cross Workers in Philippines

March 31, 2009 | Leave a Comment

The Holy See Press Office released the following communique yesterday afternoon:
“The Holy Father, sharing the concern of the families, and of everyone worried about the safety of the three Red Cross workers kidnapped on the island of Jolo in the Philippines, wishes to raise his voice and make an appeal that humanitarian values and [...]

Mar

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Faith in the Divine Initiative – The Human Response

March 31, 2009 | Leave a Comment

Made public today was the Message of Benedict XVI for the 46th World Day of Prayer for Vocations, which is due to be celebrated on 3 May, the fourth Sunday of Easter, and which has as its theme this year: “Faith in the divine initiative – the human response”. The Message has been published in [...]

Mar

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Pontifical Acts

March 30, 2009 | Leave a Comment

The Holy Father accepted the resignation from the pastoral care of the diocese of Suwon, Korea, presented by Bishop Paul Choi Deok-ki, in accordance with canon 401 para. 2 of the Code of Canon Law. He is succeeded by Coadjutor Bishop Matthias Ri Iong-hoon.
On Saturday 28 March it was made public that the Holy [...]

Mar

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Holy Week Celebrations to be Presided by the Pope

March 30, 2009 | Leave a Comment

The Office of Liturgical Celebrations of the Supreme Pontiff today published the calendar of ceremonies to be presided over by Benedict XVI during Holy Week.
- Sunday 5 April: Palm Sunday and Our Lord’s Passion; 24th World Youth Day on the theme: “We have placed our hope in the living God”. At 9.30 a.m. in [...]

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