Vatican

• 16 June 2008
  VATICAN - Benedict XVI in Santa Maria de Leuca and Brindisi - “I want therefore to renew the Christian message of cooperation and of peace between all peoples, especially between those nations who crown this sea, ancient cradle of civilization, and those of the Near and Middle East.” Brindisi (Agenzia Fides) – After the Mass celebrated at the “Banchina di Sant’Apollinare” at the Port of Brindisi, the Holy Father lead the recitation of the Angelus. After thanking all those who had prepared and ...
• 16 June 2008
  VATICAN - Benedict XVI in Santa Maria de Leuca and Brindisi - “May adhesion to the Gospel, consciously renewed and lived with responsibility, inspire you, today as yesterday, in facing the present difficulties and challenges with confidence.” Brindisi (Agenzia Fides) – After the Mass celebrated at the Shrine of Santa Maria de finibus terrae, the Holy Father Benedict XVI returned to Brindisi by helicopter. In the Lenio Flacco Square, he held an encounter wit ...
• 16 June 2008
  VATICAN - Benedict XVI in Santa Maria de Leuca and Brindisi - “On the seas of life and history, Mary shines like the Star of Hope...following the Star of Mary, we can find our way on the journey and remain on the course towards Christ.” Santa Maria di Leuca (Agenzia Fides) – On the afternoon of June 14, the Holy Father Benedict XVI began his pastoral visit to Santa Maria di Leuca and Brindisi, presiding a Mass in the Square in front of the Shrine of S ...
• 16 June 2008
  VATICAN - Statement from the Pontifical Council for Interreligious Dialogue on the 14th Meeting of the Islamic-Catholic Liaison Committee Vatican City (Agenzia Fides) – The Pontifical Council for Interreligious Dialogue has released the following statement: “With the help of God, the Islamic-Catholic Liaison Committee held its fourteenth meeting in the ...
• 16 June 2008
  VATICAN - Cardinal Nicolás de Jesús López Rodríguez, Pope’s Special Envoy for the Third American Missionary Congress (CAM 3) Vatican City (Agenzia Fides) – The Holy Father Benedict XVI has appointed Cardinal Nicolás de Jesús López Rodríguez, Archbishop of Santo Domingo, as his Special Envoy for the Third American Missionary Congress (CAM ...
• 13 June 2008
  VATICAN - The Pontifical Council for the Laity publishes definitive approval of the statutes of the Neocatechumenal Way Vatican City (Agenzia Fides) – The decree containing the definitive approval of the statutes of the Neocatechumenal Way was conferred today, June 13, in the aula magna of the Pontifical Council for the Laity, to the me ...
• 13 June 2008
  VATICAN - Benedict XVI tells the Bishops of Bangladesh: “the most important contribution we can bring to interreligious dialogue is our knowledge of Jesus of Nazareth, ‘the way, the truth and the life.’” Vatican City (Agenzia Fides) – “Bishops are called to be patient, mild and gentle in the spirit of the beatitudes. In this way they lead others to see all human realities in the light of the Kingdom of Heaven... Many ...
• 13 June 2008
  VATICAN - Presentation of the Instrumentum Laboris of the upcoming Assembly of the Synod of Bishops: “through the Word of God, there is the hope of strengthening ecclesial communion, nurturing the universal vocation to salvation, intensifying the missions near and far, and renewing the creativity of charity” Vatican City (Agenzia Fides) – The synodal reflection should favor the knowledge and love of the Word of God, which is living, effective, and penetrating, with the purpose of rediscovering the infinite goodness of God ...
• 12 June 2008
  VATICAN - The history of the Cathedral Chapter of Saint Peter, protagonist in the life of the Eternal City for a millenium Vatican City (Agenzia Fides) – The Cathedral Chapter of Saint Peter is an association of priests that was instituted in the 11th Century by the governing body of the Vatican Basilica. The history of the Chapter is that ...
• 12 June 2008
  VATICAN - Cardinals Sarr, Njue, Sandri, Foley, and Cordes appointed by the Holy Father as members of the Congregation for the Evangelization of Peoples Vatican City (Agenzia Fides) – The Holy Father Benedict XVI named as members of the Congregation for the Evangelization of Peoples, Cardinals Théodore-Adrien Sarr, Archbishop of Dakar; John Njue, Archbishop of Nairobi ...
• 12 June 2008
  VATICAN - The Pope dedicates his catechesis to Saint Columban: “With good reason he can be called a "European" saint, because as monk, missionary and writer, he worked in several countries of Western Europe.” Vatican City (Agenzia Fides) – The catechesis given by the Holy Father Benedict XVI during the General Audience on Wednesday, June 11, was dedicated to “the holy Abbot Columban, the most famous Irishman of the early ...
• 11 June 2008
  VATICAN - AVE MARIA by Mgr Luciano Alimandi - Jesus looks deep into our eyes and 'calls' us Vatican City (Agenzia Fides) - The Word of God we hear at Sunday Mass should accompany and illuminate us all through the week so that revealed Truth, found especially in the Gospel, may continue its path of light in our ...
• 10 June 2008
  VATICAN - Benedict XVI inaugurates the Congress of the Diocese of Rome: “The hope of those who believe in Christ is not limited to this world; rather, it is intrinsically directed towards full and eternal communion with the Lord.” Vatican City (Agenzia Fides) – On Monday, June 9, the Holy Father Benedict XVI went to the Basilica of Saint John Lateran where he has always inaugurated, since the beginning of his Pontificate, the annual Congress for ...
• 10 June 2008
  VATICAN - The Pope tells the Pontifical Ecclesiastical Academy: “Apart from the necessary juridical, theological and diplomatic training, what is most important is that your lives and activities reflect a faithful love for Christ and for the Church.” Vatican City (Agenzia Fides) – “The apostolic and diplomatic ministry at the service of the Holy See, which is carried out wherever you are sent, requires a competence that is not improvised. Therefore, make the most ...
• 10 June 2008
  VATICAN - Program of Benedict XVI’s Pastoral Visit to Santa Maria Leuca and Brindisi Vatican City (Agenzia Fides) – The Holy See Press Office released the program for the Pastoral Visit that the Holy Father Benedict XVI will make to Santa Maria Leuca and Brindisi, June 14 and 15. At 3.30 p.m. on Saturd ...