Vatican

• 6 April 2009
  VATICAN - At the Angelus, Pope recalls the problem of anti-personnel mines and the African immigrants who died in an attempt to reach Europe; opening of the path to the next WYD in August 2011, in Madrid Vatican City (Agenzia Fides) – At the end of the Mass for Palm Sunday, the Holy Father Benedict XVI prayed the Angelus with the faithful and pilgrims gathered in Saint Peter's Square. At the beginning of his address be ...
• 6 April 2009
  VATICAN - Benedict XVI on Palm Sunday: “The life, death and resurrection of Jesus are the guarantee that we can truly entrust ourselves to God. It is in this way that his kingdom is realized.” Vatican City (Agenzia Fides) – On Sunday, April 5, the Holy Father Benedict XVI presided the Mass for Palm Sunday and the Lord's Passion in Saint Peter's Square. Many youth from Rome and other Diocese participated in t ...
• 3 April 2009
  VATICAN - 4th Course in the Social Doctrine of the Catholic Church, for priests and religious, beginning April 20 Vatican City (Agenzia Fides) – On Monday, April 20, the 4th Course in the Social Doctrine of the Catholic Church, for priests and religious, will begin. Registration is open until April 8. The Course is promoted by the ...
• 3 April 2009
  VATICAN - Benedict XVI tells second group of Argentinean Bishops: “The evangelizer should be a faithful son of the Church, moreover, someone who is filled with a love for mankind that drives them to offer others the great hope that we bear in our souls.” Vatican City (Agenzia Fides) – “We should always keep in mind that the primary form of evangelization is the testimony of one’s own life. Holiness of life is a precious gift that you can offer your communities on t ...
• 3 April 2009
  VATICAN - Holy Father’s telegram of condolence for the death of Cardinal Umberto Betti Vatican City (Agenzia Fides) - The Holy Father Benedict XVI sent the following telegram of condolence to Fr. Jose Rodriguez Carballo O.F.M., minister general of the Order of Friars Minor, for the death of Cardinal Umbert ...
• 3 April 2009
  VATICAN - The Holy Father presides a Mass for the 4th anniversary of the death of Pope John Paul II: “bold and daring defender of Christ: he did not hesitate to consume all his energies in order to spread the light everywhere.” Vatican City (Agenzia Fides) - “The beloved Servant of God Karol Wojtyla -- John Paul II -- who from his youth showed himself a bold and daring defender of Christ: He did not hesitate to consume all his energies in ord ...
• 2 April 2009
  VATICAN - Conclusion of the meeting held by the Commission instituted by the Pope on the Church in China Vatican City (Agenzia Fides) – The Holy See Press Office today issued the following statement: “From 30 March to 1 April, the commission established by Benedict XVI in 2007 to study questions of importance concernin ...
• 2 April 2009
  VATICAN - Pope's Letter to the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, on the occasion of the G-20 Summit: “the way out of the current global crisis can only be reached together, avoiding solutions marked by any nationalistic selfishness or protectionism.” Vatican City (Agenzia Fides) - “It is necessary, therefore, to turn to the multilateral mechanisms and structures which form part of the United Nations and its associated organizations, in order to hear the voices of a ...
• 2 April 2009
  VATICAN - Benedict XVI thanks the Lord for the “generous action of missionaries, men and women religious” in Africa and prays that the African people “will be able to address with courage the great social, economic and spiritual challenges of the present” Vatican City (Agenzia Fides) - “As I announced last Sunday in the Angelus, I will reflect today on my recent apostolic journey to Africa, the first of my pontificate to that continent. It was limited to Cameroon and An ...
• 2 April 2009
  VATICAN - WORDS OF DOCTRINE: Rev Nicola Bux and Rev Salvatore Vitiello - The Cross is salvation and judgement Vatican City (Agenzia Fides) - Contemplating Jesus, from whom our faith comes and by whom it is made perfect, we cannot fail in these coming days of holy spiritual tension, to see the close connection which exists betwee ...
• 1 April 2009
  VATICAN - AVE MARIA: Mgr Luciano Alimandi - Standing firm in the faith Vatican City (Agenzia Fides) - “But when the Son of man comes, will he find any faith on earth?' (Lk 18, 8) How often in the Gospel does the Lord Jesus underline the importance of faith! If faith fails, the Lord is un ...
• 1 April 2009
  VATICAN - Congress at the Pontifical Urban University on the history, legislation, and praxis of the Pontifical Mission Societies Vatican City (Agenzia Fides) – Yesterday, March 31, the Pontifical Urban University (PUU) hosted the Congress: “The Pontifical Mission Societies: History – Legislation – Praxis,” organized and promoted by the D ...
• 1 April 2009
  VATICAN - Benedict XVI's Message for Vocations Day: “Pray! Pray! The urgent call of the Lord stresses that prayer for vocations should be continuous and trusting.” Vatican City (Agenzia Fides) – On the occasion of the yearly World Day of Prayer for Vocations to the priesthood and religious life, which will be celebrated on the Fourth Sunday of Easter (this year, May 3), the Holy ...
• 31 March 2009
  VATICAN - Benedict XVI tells the Parish of the Holy Face of Jesus: “Let yourselves be illuminated by the splendor of Christ's Face, and your young community will continue forward in unity, united in the task of proclaiming and testifying to the Gospel in this neighborhood.” Vatican City (Agenzia Fides) - “Dear brothers and sisters, thank you for coming out to meet with me on this beautiful Sunday. Unfortunately it is raining, but the sun is on its way. Perhaps it is symbolic of this time ...
• 31 March 2009
  VATICAN - The Holy Father calls for the liberation of the three Red Cross workers, in the name of God Vatican City (Agenzia Fides) – The Holy See Press Office has released the following statement: The Holy Father, sharing the concern of the families, and of everyone worried about the safety of the three Red Cross worke ...