Vatican

• 24 July 2012
  VATICAN - "The best testimony that the Church can give to the world is that of unity, brotherhood and communion" says Cardinal Filoni to the Bishops of Central Africa Bangui (Agenzia Fides) - "Be united and supportive among each other! Consolidate the spirit of ecclesial communion and brotherhood so that your ministry is fruitful, and be an example for the flock entrusted to you": thi ...
• 23 July 2012
  VATICAN - Cardinal Filoni ordained 4 Bishops in Central Africa: "God sends them to teach you His Word, which is the Light and Truth that enlightens people on the path of life" Bangui (Agenzia Fides) - "A message of hope and support" was brought by Cardinal Fernando Filoni, Prefect of the Congregation for the Evangelization of Peoples, to the Church of Central African Republic, with the consecr ...
• 20 July 2012
  VATICAN - Cardinal Filoni exhorts the laity to an "active and courageous" presence in Central African land, aware of the valuable contribution they can make as disciples of Christ Bangui (Agenzia Fides) - The exhortation to take more and more charge in the organization and animation of Christian communities, because it is "an effective way to take an active part in the mission of the Church", this ...
• 19 July 2012
  VATICAN - Cardinal Filoni to educators: seminarians have to be helped to become aware that the Church is missionary by nature, and to become a priest means to be sent on mission Bangui (Agenzia Fides) - "The unity of the educators and the hearty co-operation among them, make the creation of adequate educational and formation programs possible, and in particular provide candidates to priesthood a ...
• 18 July 2012
  VATICAN - Cardinal Filoni, Prefect of the Congregation for the Evangelization of Peoples, on a pastoral visit in the Central African Republic, where he will ordain 4 Bishops Vatican City (Agenzia Fides) - Cardinal Fernando Filoni, Prefect of the Congregation for the Evangelization of Peoples, arrived this afternoon in the Central African Republic, for a pastoral visit of a week. The most sol ...
• 16 July 2012
  VATICAN - The theme of World Day of Peace 2013: "Blessed are the peacemakers" Vatican City (Agenzia Fides) – For the 2013 of the 46th World Day of Peace on Jan. 1 2013, the Holy Father Benedict XVI has chosen this theme: "Blessed are the peacemakers." The statement released by the Press Office o ...
• 16 July 2012
  VATICAN - The Pope in Frascati: the apostles "must speak in the name of Jesus and preach the Kingdom of God, without worrying about their success" Frascati (Agenzia Fides) - On Sunday morning, July 15, the Holy Father Benedict XVI paid a pastoral visit to the suburbicarian diocese of Frascati, where he presided at a concelebrated Mass at the Cathedral churchyard. I ...
• 12 July 2012
  VATICAN - Pope: "the great symphony of peace between peoples is never fully accomplished" Castel Gandolfo (Agenzia Fides) - "Music is harmony of differences, as happens every time a concert begins with the 'ritual' of tuning. From the variety of timbres of different instruments, a symphony can be achieved. Bu ...
• 10 July 2012
  VATICAN - Statement of the Holy See on the Episcopal Ordinations in Harbin and Shanghai (Mainland China) Vatican City (Agenzia Fides) - With regard to the episcopal ordination of the Reverend Joseph Yue Fusheng, which took place in Harbin (Province of Heilongjiang) on Friday 6 July 2012, the following is stated: 1)The Reve ...
• 10 July 2012
  VATICAN - The Pope visits the Ad gentes Center of the Missionaries of the Divine Word: "missionary dynamism lives only if there is the joy of the Gospel" Nemi (Agenzia Fides) - In the late morning of Monday, July 9, the Holy Father Benedict XVI visited the "Ad Gentes" Centre of the Missionaries of the Divine Word (Society of the Divine Word, SVD) in Nemi (Rome), from Cast ...
• 10 July 2012
  VATICAN - Cardinal Filoni to Congolese priests: do not just limit yourselves to managing the ordinary, but arm yourselves with a profound missionary spirit, to bring the Gospel in the middle of the sea and in depth Kinshasa (Agenzia Fides) - "Today, your ministry cannot be limited to the management of what has been acquired, but you must demonstrate creativity, and arm yourselves with a profound missionary spirit, to bring the Gosp ...
• 9 July 2012
  VATICAN - The contribution of the Catholic University of Congo to form a good Christian leadership, able to be 'salt and light' in the Congolese society Kinshasa (Agenzia Fides) - On the morning of July 6, Cardinal Fernando Filoni, Prefect of the Congregation for the Evangelization of Peoples, visited the Université Catholique du Congo. In his speech, the Cardinal to th ...
• 9 July 2012
  VATICAN - Relaunch of the Mission ad Gentes and permanent formation: the recommendations of Cardinal Filoni to the Congolese Bishops Kinshasa (Agenzia Fides) - The relaunch of the mission ad gentes and in-depth evangelization of culture and mentality; the integral and permanent formation of candidates to priesthood and consecrated life and lay faithfu ...
• 6 July 2012
  VATICAN - From the seminar resources for the mission: Cardinal Filoni to the seminarians of Kinshasa Kinshasa (Agenzia Fides) - "The seminar is like a barn, where one must pay careful attention, because it determines the sustenance of the family, which is the Church. From here we must draw the necessary resources for th ...
• 6 July 2012
  VATICAN - Cardinal Filoni’s visit in Congo: "Thanks to the admirable collaboration of the laity and pastors, the local church is alive, dynamic and missionary" Kinshasa (Agenzia Fides) - A grateful thanks to the commitment of the Congolese laity at the service of the Church was expressed by Cardinal Fernando Filoni, Prefect of the Congregation for the Evangelization of Peoples, ...