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11 May 2009
VATICAN - Benedict XVI in the Holy Land (3) - Visit to the Basilica of the Memorial of Moses: “Like Moses, we too have been called by name, invited to undertake a daily exodus from sin and slavery towards life and freedom.”
Mount Nebo (Agenzia Fides) – The first event of the Holy Father on May 9 was his visit to the ancient Basilica of the Memorial of Moses on Mount Nebo. “It is appropriate that my pilgrimage should begin on this mounta ...
11 May 2009
VATICAN - Benedict XVI in the Holy Land (4) - Blessing of the Cornerstone of the University of Madaba: “those universities where the quest for truth goes hand in hand with the search for what is good and noble, offer an indispensable service to society.”
Madaba (Agenzia Fides) – After the visit to Mount Nebo, on Saturday May 9, the Holy Father Benedict XVI traveled to Madaba, where he blessed the cornerstone of the University of the Latin Patriarchate. In his address, ...
11 May 2009
VATICAN - Benedict XVI in the Holy Land (5) - Meeting with Muslim religious leaders: “Muslims and Christians must today strive to be known and recognized as worshippers of God faithful to prayer, eager to uphold and live by the Almighty’s decrees, merciful and compassionate.”
Amman (Agenzia Fides) – At 11:30 on May 9, the Holy Father Benedict XVI made a brief visit to the Hashemite Museum adjoining the “Al-Hussein Bin Talal” Mosque. At the close, he met with the Muslim religious leaders ...
11 May 2009
VATICAN - Benedict XVI in the Holy Land (6) - Celebration of Vespers: “The authentic voice of faith will always bring integrity, justice, compassion and peace!”
Amman (Agenzia Fides) – At the Greek-Melkite Cathedral of Saint-Georges in Amman, at 5:30pm on Saturday, May 9, the Holy Father XVI presided the Celebration of Vespers according to the Greek-Melkite Rite, in the presen ...
11 May 2009
VATICAN - Benedict XVI in the Holy Land (7) - Mass in Amman: “May the courage of Christ our shepherd inspire and sustain you daily in your efforts to bear witness to the Christian faith and to maintain the Church’s presence in the changing social fabric of these ancient lands.”
Amman (Agenzia Fides) - “I prayed that the Church in these lands would be confirmed in hope and strengthened in her witness to the Risen Christ, the Savior of mankind.” These are the words with which the Holy Father ...
11 May 2009
ASIA/INDIA - Bishop of Cochin resigns
Vatican City (Agenzia Fides) – The Holy Father Benedict XVI, on May 8, 2009 accepted the the renunciation of the pastoral government of the Diocese of Cochin (India) presented by Bishop John Thattumkal, SSC, in conform ...
11 May 2009
AFRICA/KENYA - Bishop of Embu appointed
Vatican City (Agenzia Fides) - The Holy Father Benedict XVI, on May 9, 2009, appointed Father Paul Kariuki of the clergy of the Diocese of Emby, Professor of Sacred Scripture at Christ the King Major Seminary in the Dioc ...
11 May 2009
ASIA/INDIA - Bishop of Jhabua
Vatican City (Agenzia Fides) – The Holy Father Benedict XVI, on May 11, 2009, appointed Fr. Devprasad John Ganawa, S.V.D., Rector of the SVD Center in Udaipur, Bishop of Jhabua (India).
Fr. Devprasad John Ganawa, S. ...
11 May 2009
ASIA/INDIA - Bishop of Khandwa appointed
Vatican City (Agenzia Fides) – The Holy Father Benedict XVI, on May 11, 2009, appointed Fr. Arockia Sebastian Durairaj, S.V.D., Provincial Superior of the Central Indian Province, SVD, as Bishop of Khandwa (India).
Fr ...
11 May 2009
AFRICA - “The Pope's visit has enkindled our hope in Christ,” African Bishops say, in expressing their support for the Holy Father
Rome (Agenzia Fides) - “The Symposium of Episcopal Conferences of Africa (SECAM) wishes to add its voice to numerous ones that have declared their support on the position of Pope Benedict XVI regarding the use of condo ...
11 May 2009
AFRICA - “The Pope's visit has enkindled our hope in Christ,” African Bishops say, in expressing their support for the Holy Father
Rome (Agenzia Fides) - “The Symposium of Episcopal Conferences of Africa (SECAM) wishes to add its voice to numerous ones that have declared their support on the position of Pope Benedict XVI regarding the use of condo ...
11 May 2009
AMERICA/BRAZIL - “Communication Processes and a Culture of Solidarity,” theme for the “Mutirão” of Communications in Latin America and the Caribbean
Porto Alegre (Agenzia Fides) – The Pontifical University of Rio Grande do Sul in Porto Alegre (Brazil) will be hosting the Latin American and Caribbean “Mutirão” of Communications, with the theme: “Communication ...
11 May 2009
AMERICA/ANTILLES - Final Message at the close of the Plenary Assembly on the Continental Mission: “this is our time as Church, a time of grace and a New Pentecost. We cannot miss this opportunity.”
Martinique (Agenzia Fides) – The Bishops of the Antilles Episcopal Conference (AEC) issued a message to the entire People of God at the close of their Plenary Assembly held in late April. The Message is entitled: “Di ...
11 May 2009
AMERICA/VENEZUELA - “Instruction for the Celebration of the Sacrament of Marriage,” to encourage thorough and fruitful preparation for the celebration of the sacrament
Caracas (Agenzia Fides) – Cardinal Jorge Urosa Savino, Archbishop of Caracas (Venezuela), after a series of studies and consultations, has issued the “Instruction for the Celebration of the Sacrament of Marriage,” ...
11 May 2009
OCEANIA/AUSTRALIA - Upcoming canonization of Sister Mary MacKillop, first Australian Saint
Sydney (Agenzia Fides) – The Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn is overflowing with joy. In a recent meeting, the Congregation of the Sisters of Saint Joseph announced that the cause of their foundress Sister Mary Ma ...
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