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Cardinal Dias Praises Courageous Loyalty of China’s Bishops and Priests
29-07-2010
(29 Jul 10 - RV) Cardinal Ivan Dias, Prefect of the Congregation for the Evangelisation of Peoples has addressed a letter to the Bishops and priests of the Church in China, calling on them to strive for greater unity with the Pope and amongst Christians.
Card Dias Addresses Letter to Bishops and Priests of China
29-07-2010
(29 Jul 10 - RV) A letter addressed to bishops and priests in China by Cardinal Ivan Dias, Prefect of the Congregation for the Evangelisation of Peoples was made public today, in which the Prefect calls the bishops and priests of the nation to unity with the Pope and among each other.
Cardinal Newman and Pope Benedict share fight against relativism, writes Vatican expert
29-07-2010
Vatican City, Jul 28, 2010 / 07:54 pm (CNA/EWTN News).- Similarities between the teachings of Pope Benedict XVI and Cardinal John Henry Newman are detailed in Wednesday's edition of Il Foglio. According to the author, at least one major element unites their thought - their aversion to a relativistic society.
New Academy for Life head blasts Spanish president for abortion law
29-07-2010
Rome, Italy, Jul 28, 2010 / 04:39 pm (CNA/EWTN News).- The new Spanish law which could make abortions a "right" for young girls was deemed senseless by the new head of the Pontifical Academy for Life. The man leading the government that passed the law, President Zapatero, is "incapable of understanding what a right is," he said.
Pope Relaxed, Happy at Castel Gandolfo
29-07-2010
VATICAN CITY, JULY 28, 2010 (Zenit.org).- Benedict XVI appears to be relaxed and enjoying his days of vacation at the papal summer residence of Castel Gandolfo, says the local bishop.
Holy See and Russia establish full diplomatic ties
29-07-2010
Vatican City, Jul 28, 2010 / 11:32 am (CNA/EWTN News).- Just under two weeks ago Russian officials accepted the credentials of Archbishop Antonio Mennini as the first papal nuncio to their country. The event ushers in a new era of full diplomatic relations between the Holy See and the Russian Federation.
Lord Patten: Papal visit to UK might surprise critics
29-07-2010
London, England, Jul 28, 2010 / 06:39 am (CNA/EWTN News).- The importance of Great Britain's relationship with the Holy See could surprise critics during the papal visit there this fall. In spite of the complications in planning the joint state and pastoral visit, the U.K.'s special representative for the occasion is predicting it will be a "terrific success."
Card Arinze: A self Reliant Church for a Self Reliant Africa
29-07-2010
(28 Jul 10 - RV) On the second day of the plenary assembly of the Symposium of Episcopal Conferences of Africa and Madagascar (SECAM) Cardinal Frances Arinze has called for the Church in Africa to encourage the continent's entrepreneurs to "make progress in their businesses".
Benedict XVI to Visit Leo XIII's Birthplace
29-07-2010
VATICAN CITY, JULY 28, 2010 (Zenit.org).- Benedict XVI is planning to visit Carpineto Romano, the birthplace of Vincenzo Gioacchino Raffaele Luigi Pecci, who became Pope Leo XIII.
Touring the Vatican Without Taking a Step
29-07-2010
ROME, JULY 27, 2010 (Zenit.org).- Nothing can compare to a visit to Rome to admire the Sistine Chapel in person, or feel the "embrace" of the colonnade surrounding St. Peter's Square.
Iraq Mourns "Always Smiling" Bishop
29-07-2010
BAGHDAD, Iraq, JULY 27, 2010 (Zenit.org).- Auxiliary Bishop Andreas Abouna of Baghdad died today in Erbil. He was 67 and suffering from kidney failure.
Theologians Descend on Trent to Discuss Tradition and Contemporary Culture
29-07-2010
(27 Jul 10 - RV) Six hundred theologians from all five continents descended on the Northern Italian city of Trent this week to discuss "Catholic Theological Ethics in World Culture".
Challenges and Consensus Ahead of UK Papal Trip
29-07-2010
(26 Jul 10 - RV) There is just over a month and a half to go to Pope Benedict XVI's historic state visit to the United Kingdom, and preparations for the trip, after some initial difficulties, are now entering the final stages.
A Self-Reliant Church in Africa
29-07-2010
(27 Jul 10 - RV) The 15th Plenary Assembly of the Symposium of Episcopal Conferences of Africa and Madagascar, also known as SECAM, is underway in Accra, Ghana.
Benedict XVI underscores religious, human and social richness of grandparents
29-07-2010
Vatican City, Jul 26, 2010 / 09:58 pm (CNA).- The apostolic nuncio to Spain, Archbishop Renzo Fratini, recently sent a message on behalf of Pope Benedict XVI to those celebrating Grandparents' Day on July 26, the feast day of Sts. Joachim and Ann.
Apostolic Vatican Library to reopen this fall
29-07-2010
Rome, Italy, Jul 26, 2010 / 06:30 am (CNA/EWTN News).- After being closed for three years for restructuring and restoration, the Apostolic Vatican Library will reopen on September 20. The renewed facilities will provide easier access to the wealth of information the library houses.
Unemployed, Homeless and Migrants in Pope’s Prayers this August
29-07-2010
(26 Jul 10 - RV) People without work or homes or who are otherwise in serious need, will be the focus of Pope Benedict XVI's prayer intentions this August. Each month the Holy Father issues general and missionary prayer intentions, to encourage Catholics worldwide to pray for particular intentions. In August, Pope Benedict is asking people to pray that the homeless and unemployed may find understanding and welcome, as well as concrete help in overcoming their difficulties.
Unity of Eastern Churches the Priority for October Synod
25-07-2010
(23 July 10 - RV) The Synod on the Churches of the Middle East to be held in the Vatican in October will be an opportunity to shed light on the situation of the Eastern Church, in its multiple realities - Armenian, Greek orthodox, Greek Catholic. Present in several states, these Churches face many challenges.
Cardinal Tauran Urges Thai Catholics to be a Minority that Counts
25-07-2010
(22 Jul 10 - RV) Cardinal Jean Louis Tauran, Head of the Vatican's Council for Interreligious dialogue has recently returned from Thailand, where he took part in a conference organized by the Pontifical Council for Interreligious Dialogue at Baan Phu Waan Pastoral Center in Sampran, near the capital Bangkok.
Vatican Aide: Women Spiritual Guides Deserve Credit
25-07-2010
ROME, JULY 23, 2010 (Zenit.org).- One of the Church's leading women is calling for wider recognition of the contribution women make, particularly as spiritual guides.