Vatican

• 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 ...
• 30 March 2009
  VATICAN - Meeting in the Vatican on the Catholic Church in China Vatican City (Agenzia Fides) - In a communique published today the Holy See Press Office announces that the commission established by Benedict XVI in 2007 to study questions of importance concerning the life of the Catho ...
• 30 March 2009
  VATICAN - Holy Father tells Italian Civil Service Youth Volunteers: “May you be persons willing to dedicate their lives to others and even suffer for what is good and just.” Vatican City (Agenzia Fides) - “Dear Friends, what can the Pope have to say to youth working in national civil service?” This was the question that Benedict XVI used in addressing the Italian Civil Service Youth Volu ...
• 30 March 2009
  VATICAN - Pope at the Angelus recalls his trip to Africa: “There where, like Jesus, missionaries gave, and continue to spend, their lives for the Gospel, abundant fruit is harvested. I would like to express my gratitude for the good that they do.” Vatican City (Agenzia Fides) - “The visible joy in the faces of the people, the joy of feeling part of the family of God” and “the strong sense of the sacred that one breathes in the liturgical celebrations” are ...
• 27 March 2009
  VATICAN - April 2: Papal Mass for John Paul II with the youth of Rome Vatican City (Agenzia Fides) –In the Vatican Basilica at 6 p.m. on Thursday 2 April, Benedict XVI will preside at a Mass marking the fourth anniversary of the death of Servant of God John Paul II. Young people from th ...
• 27 March 2009
  VATICAN - Program for the Holy Father Benedict XVI on his pilgrimage to the Holy Land Vatican City (Agenzia Fides) – The programme of Benedict XVI's pilgrimage to the Holy Land, due to take place from 8 to 15 May, was made public today by the Holy See Press Office. The Pope will depart from Rome's Fium ...