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John Paul II Communicated Hope

April 2, 2009 | Leave a Comment

In the Vatican Basilica at 6 p.m. today and fourth anniversary of the death of John Paul II, Benedict XVI presided at a Mass in commemoration of his predecessor.
In his homily, Benedict XVI explained how John Paul II “remains alive in people’s hearts, as is evident from the non-stop pilgrimage of the faithful to [...]

Apr

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Communique: Meeting on the Church in China

April 2, 2009 | Leave a Comment

The Holy See Press Office released the following communique at midday today:
“From 30 March to 1 April, the commission established by Benedict XVI in 2007 to study questions of importance concerning the life of the Catholic Church in China held its second meeting in the Vatican.
“With intense interest and a deep-felt desire to [...]

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Argentina: Extensive and Incisive Evangelisation

April 2, 2009 | Leave a Comment

This morning in the Vatican, Benedict XVI received a second group of prelates from the Argentinean Episcopal Conference, who have just completed their “ad limina” visit.
“As in many other parts of the world”, the Pope told the bishops, “you in Argentina also feel a pressing need to practice an extensive and incisive evangelisation which, [...]