Vatican

• 13 November 2004
  VATICAN - Addressing Catholic Bishops of Africa and Europe taking part in a special Symposium in Rome the Pope said: “a style of fraternal love is the significant witness which the Bishops of the Churches in Europe and Africa are called to offer to face the great challenges which demand a response from the Christian faith”. The Pope announces 2nd Special Synod of Bishops for Africa Vatican City (Fides Service) - On November 13, addressing African and European Bishops taking part in a special Symposium in Rome, Pope John II recalled the intense relationship of “constant searching for fraternal co ...
• 12 November 2004
  VATICAN - The Holy Father receives in audience participants at International Conference promoted by the Pontifical Council for Pastoral care of the healthcare workers and the sick on the topic: “Palliative treatment” Vatican City (Fides Service) - This morning in the Paul VI Hall in the Vatican Pope John Paul II granted a special audience to participants at an international conference promoted by the Pontifical Council for Pastoral C ...
• 11 November 2004
  VATICAN - Pontifical Urban University organises solemn academic act in honour of Cardinal Stefano Borgia, a former Prefect Propaganda Fide, on the 200th anniversary of his death. European Stefano Borgia Award assigned to Cardinal Crescenzio Sepe Vatican City (Fides Service) - Stefano Borgia, who was born in Velletri in 1731 and died in Lyons in 1804, was one of the greatest humanist Cardinals in recent centuries. He united a passion for all branches of human kno ...
• 10 November 2004
  VATICAN - The Church has never opposed the use of opiates for terminally ill persons: “palliative treatment”, is the theme of the 19th International Conference organised by the Pontifical Council for the Pastoral Care of Healthcare Workers and the Sick Vatican City (Fides Service) - Punctual as usual, the annual appointment organised by the Pontifical Council for the Pastoral care of Healthcare workers and the Sick, will open tomorrow 11 November in the Synod Hall in t ...
• 10 November 2004
  VATICAN - The Pope’s weekly teaching focuses on Psalm 61: if we were more aware of our frailty and limits we would not turn to idols, we would place all our trust in the Lord, source of eternity and peace Vatican City (Fides Service) - This morning during his teaching at the Wednesday Audience Pope John Paul II reflected on Psalm 61 and said that love of violence, greed, covetousness, viewed as means for acquiring power a ...
• 9 November 2004
  VATICAN - Catholic Bishops of the Indian Ocean make ad limina visit to Rome Vatican City (Fides Service) - This morning, 9 November, Pope John Paul II received a group of Catholic Bishops members of the Bishops’ Conference of the Indian Ocean in audience in the Vatican. Over the past few days ...
• 8 November 2004
  VATICAN - At the Angelus prayer the Pope speaks of the month of commemoration of the dead and calls for solidarity with the people of Ivory Coast after violent clashes at the weekend Vatican City (Fides Service) - “Not even death can break God’s covenant with mankind”, the Pope said in his reflection before the Angelus prayer on Sunday 7 November. Addressing those present in St Peter’s Square ...
• 5 November 2004
  VATICAN - The annual Message to Muslim for the 'Id al-Fitr feast at the end of the month of Ramadan Pontifical Council for Interreligious Dialogue focuses on the need to love and protect every child because “Children, [are a] Gift of God for the Future of Humanity” Vatican City (Agenzia Fides) - Children, Gift of God for the Future of Humanity is the title of this year’s annual message which Archbishop Michael L. Fitzgerald, President of the Pontifical Council for Interreligious ...
• 3 November 2004
  VATICAN - The Pope’s weekly teaching at the general audience: the hymn of the redeemed: “The centre of praise is Christ and his historic work of redemption. He is able to decipher the meaning of history ” Vatican City (Fides) - During the general audience this morning Wednesday November 3, Pope John Paul II focussed his teaching on the canticle, “The hymn of the redeemed” (cfr Revelation 4,11; 5,9.10.12; Vespers Tuesd ...
• 3 November 2004
  VATICAN - “The Holy See has always been in favour of promoting a Europe united on the basis of the common values which are part of its history” the Pope said at the Angelus. “To take into account the Christian roots of the Continent means to make use of a spiritual heritage which is fundamental for the future development of the Union” Vatican City (Agenzia Fides) - Before praying the Angelus on Sunday 31 October with people gathered in St Peter’s Square, Pope John Paul II voiced his satisfaction for the signing of the European Constitution on Friday ...
• 3 November 2004
  VATICAN - The Pope’s reflection on All Saints Day: “The pilgrim Church on earth lifts her eyes to heaven and exults as she joins the choir of those whom God has associated with his glory”. Special prayer for victims of terrorism and for peace in the world Vatican City (Fides Service) - At midday on All Saints Day, November 1st, from his window overlooking St Peter’s Square, Pope John Paul II, prayed the Angelus prayer with the people gathered for the occasion and reflec ...
• 29 October 2004
  VATICAN - The Pope addresses participants at the Pontifical Council for Justice and Peace plenary: “In our day characterised by globalisation of the social question, the Church urges everyone to recognise and affirm the centrality of the human person in every ambit and manifestation of sociality” Vatican City (Fides ) - Addressing participants at the plenary assembly of the Pontifical Council for Justice and Peace received in audience this morning in the Vatican, Pope John Paul II said: “Social teaching is an � ...
• 27 October 2004
  VATICAN - At the general Audience the Pope teaches on second part of Psalm 48 which “condemns Illusion generated by the idolatry of wealth and riches” and launches an appeal for Iraq: “I encourage Christians to continue with generosity to offer their fundamental contribution to promote reconciliation of hearts” Vatican City (Fides Service) - Illusion generated by the idolatry of wealth and riches is “a constant temptation for humanity: by grasping money thought to possess invincible power, people deceive themselves even that ...
• 26 October 2004
  VATICAN - The Pope addresses Bishops from Angola, São Tome e Principe: "Today more than ever Angola needs peace in justice... it is time for profound national reconciliation” Vatican City (Agenzia Fides) - “Today more than ever Angola needs peace in justice, rejecting any temptation to violence. I would remind everyone that violence never solves the problems of humanity or settle disputes. ...
• 26 October 2004
  VATICAN - One Family of God within the Diversity of Cultures: new impulse to the pastoral approach to culture Vatican City (Fides Service) - From the 27th to the 30th of October 2004, the African members and consultors of the Pontifical Council for Culture will meet to give a new impulse to the pastoral approach to culture, star ...