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Motu Proprio Ecclesiae Unitatem

July 8, 2009 | Leave a Comment

Given below is an English-language translation from the Italian of the Apostolic Letter “Motu Proprio data” of Pope Benedict XVI, “Ecclesiae unitatem”. The document concerns the structure of the Pontifical Commission “Ecclesia Dei” which deals with questions involving the Society of Saint Pius X and which as of now becomes dependent upon the Congregation for [...]

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Ceritas in Veritate: Building a World of Justice and Peace

July 8, 2009 | Leave a Comment

In today’s general audience, which was held in the Paul VI Hall, the Pope spoke about his third Encyclical “Caritas in veritate”, which was officially published yesterday.
The Encyclical, explained the Holy Father, highlights the fact that “charity in truth is the principal driving force behind the authentic development of every person and of all [...]

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Pontifical Acts

July 8, 2009 | Leave a Comment

The Holy Father:
- Appointed Cardinal William Joseph Levada, prefect of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, to the additional office of president of the Pontifical Commission “Ecclesia Dei”. He succeeds Cardinal Dario Castrillon Hoyos, whom the Holy Father thanked at the end of his service as president of the same commission.
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