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Feast of Saint Ignatius of Loyola

July 31, 2009 | Leave a Comment

“Ignatian spirituality speaks of finding God in all things, because
God is present and active throughout the universe. All that is needed
is to pay attention and to discern in the welter of dimensions of any
experience what is of God from what is not of God.
“What do I mean by the ‘welter of dimensions’ of experience? All [...]

Jul

29

Theme for the World Day of Peace 2010

July 29, 2009 | Leave a Comment

“If you want to cultivate peace, protect the creation” is the theme chosen by Benedict XVI for his Message for the 43rd World Day of Peace, which will be celebrated on 1 January 2010.
“The theme”, says a communique made public today, “aims to raise awareness about the strong bond that exists in our globalised [...]

Jul

29

Holy Father’s Holiday in Valle d’Aosta Comes to an End

July 29, 2009 | Leave a Comment

This evening the Holy Father’s holiday at Les Combes near Introd – his third there since the start of his pontificate – is due to come to an end. The Pope travelled to Les Combes in the Italian alpine region of Valle d’Aosta on 13 July.
Benedict XVI is due to leave his residence at [...]

Jul

29

Pontifical Acts

July 29, 2009 | Leave a Comment

The Holy Father:
- Accepted the resignation from the pastoral care of the eparchy of Saint Josaphat in Parma of the Ukrainians, U.S.A, presented by Bishop Robert Mikhail Moskal, in accordance with canon 210 para. 1 of the Code of Canons of the Eastern Churches.
- Appointed Bishop John Bura, auxiliary of the archieparchy of [...]

Jul

28

Benedict XVI to Become Honorary Citizen of Intrud

July 28, 2009 | Leave a Comment

Benedict XVI is to be granted honorary citizenship of Introd, the Italian alpine locality which includes Les Combes, site of the Salesian-owned villa where the Pope is currently spending a holiday.
The announcement was made by Osvaldo Naudin, mayor of Introd, who explained that the decision was taken unanimously at a meeting of the town [...]

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