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• 30 November 2006
  VATICAN - NOVENA OF PRAYER IN PREPARATION FOR THE FEAST OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION Rome (Fides Service) - 2 DECEMBER 2006 DAY FOUR: 2nd DECEMBER O Divine Son of Mary Immaculate, O Sweet Redeemer! Just as you preserved Mary from sin and from the evil passions of human nature, we humbly pray you to gi ...
• 30 November 2006
  AFRICA/CAMEROON - The Pope accepts resignation of the Bishop of Buéa and appoints Successor Vatican City (Agenzia Fides) - The Holy Father, Pope Benedict XVI on 30 November accepted the renunciation of the pastoral government of the diocese of Buéa (Cameroon), presented by Bishop Pius Suh Awa, in conformity wi ...
• 30 November 2006
  AFRICA/CAMEROON - The Pope appoints new Auxiliary Bishop of Yaoundé Vatican City (Agenzia Fides) - The Holy Father, Pope Benedict XVI on 30 November appointed Auxiliary Bishop of the archdiocese of Yaoundé (Cameroon) Rev. Christophe Zoa, of the clergy of Yaoundé, until now chancellor ...
• 30 November 2006
  AMERICA/CANADA - The Pope accepts resignation of the Archbishop of Grouard-McLennan and appoints successor Vatican City (Agenzia Fides) - The Holy Father, Pope Benedict XVI on 30 November 2006, accepted the renunciation of the pastoral government of the archdiocese of Grouard-McLennan (Canada), presented by Archbishop. Arthé ...
• 30 November 2006
  VATICAN - Pope Benedict XVI in Turkey - Holy Mass at Meryem Ana Evì Shrine: “from here in Ephesus, a city blessed by the presence of Mary Most Holy, let us lift up to the Lord a special prayer for peace among peoples” Ephesus (Fides Service) - On November 29 in the morning Pope Benedict XVI went to Ephesus to celebrate Mass at the Shrine of Meryem Ana Evì (House of Mother Mary) from where he launched a heartfelt call for peace. In h ...
• 30 November 2006
  VATICAN - Pope Benedict XVI in Turkey - Meeting with H. H. Bartholomew I: “May this meeting strengthen our mutual affection and renew our common commitment to persevere on the journey leading to reconciliation and the peace of the Churches.” Istanbul (Fides Service) - On his return to Instanbul, in the afternoon of 29 November Pope Benedict XVI visited and prayed at Patriarchal Church of St George at the Phanar which stands next to the Ecumenical patriarchat ...
• 29 November 2006
  VATICAN - NOVENA IN PREPARATION FOR THE FEAST OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION Rome (Fides Service) - 1ST DECEMBER 2006 DAY THREE: 1ST DECEMBER O Divine Son of Mary Immaculate, O Sweet Redeemer! Just as you preserved Mary from venial sin in her life, you ask us to purify our souls that we ma ...
• 29 November 2006
  ASIA/CAMBODIA - Sunday 3 December Cambodian Catholics close year of celebrations to mark 450 years of the Church's presence: Apostolic Nuncio to preside special Mass Kompong Cham (Agenzia Fides) - For the past year Cambodian Catholics have been celebrating 450 years since the arrival of the Good News of Jesus Christ in their land. Various anniversary initiatives presenting the histor ...
• 29 November 2006
  ASIA/CAMBODIA - Chronology of the Catholic Church in Cambodia Rome (Fides Service) - We give the main events in the history of the development of Catholic Church in Cambodia 1554 Fernando Mendez Pinto, Jesuit visits Cambodia. 1555 Gaspar de Cruz, Dominican lives at Court. XVI ...
• 29 November 2006
  VATICAN - Pope Benedict XVI in Turkey - “Christians and Muslims, following their respective religions, are a reminder of the truth about the sacred character and dignity of the human person. This is the basis of our reciprocal respect and esteem, this is the basis for cooperation at the service of peace among nations and peoples” Ankara (Agenzia Fides) - On Tuesday 28 November the Holy Father Pope Benedict XVI began a visit to Turkey, his 5th international Journey. At Ankara Airport he was welcomed by Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and ...
• 29 November 2006
  VATICAN - Pope Benedict XVI in Turkey - Meeting with the Diplomatic Corps: “I am therefore happy to be a guest of Turkey today, having come here as a friend and as an apostle of dialogue and peace.” Ankara (Agenzia Fides) - “I am therefore happy to be a guest of Turkey today, having come here as a friend and as an apostle of dialogue and peace.” Pope Benedict XVI said to the Diplomatic Corps, at the Apostolic Nu ...
• 29 November 2006
  VATICAN - AVE MARIA - “Mary of Advent” by Rev. Luciano Alimandi - Vatican City (Agenzia Fides) - The Season of Advent is close, a liturgical season in which Mary emerges as the centre figure. The Blessed Virgin brings to completion the waiting of the peoples and at last the Messiah, th ...
• 29 November 2006
  AFRICA/RWANDA - Large numbers of faithful gather for inauguration of Kibeho Jubilee Year to mark 25 years since the first apparition of the Blessed Virgin Mary Kibeho (Fides Service) - “Our Lady of Kibeho is a beacon of hope, a light for all Africa and the world. This is demonstrated by the fact that 10,000 people braved torrential rain to take part in the ceremony to open th ...
• 28 November 2006
  EUROPE/SWITZERLAND - National Director of Pontifical Mission Societies confirmed Vatican City (Agenzia Fides) - Cardinal Ivan Dias, Prefect of the Congregation for the Evangelisation of Peoples Dias, on 6 October 2006 confirmed Rev. Fr Bernard Maillard, OFM Cap., national director of the Pontifical ...
• 28 November 2006
  VATICAN - Novena Of Prayer In Preparation For The Feast Of The Immaculate Conception Rome (Fides Service) - 30 NOVEMBER 2006 DAY TWO: 30th November O Divine Son of Mary Immaculate, O Sweet Redeemer! Just as you preserved Mary from mortal sin during her life and gave us the grace to avoid mortal sin an ...