Vatican

• 29 September 2008
  VATICAN - “The responsible management of creation is part of a healthy economy and supports tourism. On the contrary, the inappropriate use of nature and the abuse inflicted on the culture of the local people has damaging affects on the tourism industry as well.” The Pope speaks on the World Day of Tourism Castel Gandolfo (Agenzia Fides) – “Experience shows that the responsible management of creation is part of a healthy economy and supports tourism. On the contrary, the inappropriate use of nature and the abuse inflic ...
• 29 September 2008
  VATICAN - “Jesus emphasizes his predilection for sinners who convert, and he teaches us that humility is essential for welcoming the gift of salvation,” says Benedict XVI in his Angelus address, remembering Pope John Paul I and encouraging all to “cultivate this same humility he had.” Castel Gandolfo (Agenzia Fides) – In his last Angelus address at the Apostolic Palace in Castel Gandolfo, on September 28, before returning to the Vatican, the Holy Father Benedict XVI reflected on humility, meditating ...
• 29 September 2008
  VATICAN - ADVISORY - Due to the fact that Agenzia Fides is changing the location of its offices, during these days there may be interruptions or setbacks in our services. We appreciate your patience and understanding. ...
• 26 September 2008
  VATICAN - “It is in the context of the renewal wished for by all people who have the good of the young and the country to heart that we must favor real equality between State schools and private schools, so as to grant parents appropriate liberty of choice on the schools their children attend”: the Pope addresses participants in the Congress promoted by the Study Center for Catholic Schools Vatican City (Agenzia Fides) – The Holy Father Benedict XVI expressed “the gratitude of the Church for the wonderful service that the Catholic school performs in evangelizing the youth and the world of culture” in ...
• 26 September 2008
  VATICAN - “You heard it said, but I say to you…” - intervention by Prof. Michele Loconsole - Why Catholics should be familiar with Judaism Vatican City (Agenzia Fides) - Because of the intimate inter-dependence between Christians and Jews, for theological and historical reasons - to the point that we can speak of a bond even at the level of identity - Catho ...
• 25 September 2008
  VATICAN - THE WORDS OF DOCTRINE by Rev Nicola Bux and Rev Salvatore Vitiello - Liturgy, the source of mission Vatican City (Agenzia Fides) - The Church is well aware that she has no other source from which to draw strength for her mission, except the Lord Jesus Christ himself. The proper valuation and autonomy of the human scien ...
• 25 September 2008
  VATICAN - Benedict XVI at the General Audience focuses on Saint Paul in his catechesis: “Our faith is not born from a myth or an idea, but from an encounter with the Risen One, in the life of the Church.” Vatican City (Agenzia Fides) – The Holy Father Benedict XVI, arriving from his summer residence in Castel Gandolfo, met with pilgrims and faithful yesterday in Saint Peter’s Square, for the General Audience. In his c ...
• 24 September 2008
  VATICAN - “AVE MARIA” by Mgr Luciano Alimandi - In prayer we receive the power of Christ! Vatican City (Agenzia Fides) - To step outside our own little “world” where, – because our nature, tainted by sin, has become totally self-centred – usually, everything revolves around, “me”, we need prayer. ...
• 24 September 2008
  VATICAN - October 7 marks the inauguration of the 2008-2009 Academic Year at the Pontifical University Urbaniana; opening address on “Evangelization or Testimony? The case of Paul in the Book of Acts.” Vatican City (Agenzia Fides) – Cardinal Ivan Dias, Prefect of the Congregation for the Evangelization of Peoples and Grand Chancellor of the Pontifical University Urbaniana, will preside the Opening Mass “De Spiritu ...
• 23 September 2008
  VATICAN - “The Bishop should meditate on the Word everyday in prayer, in order to become its efficient promoter in proclaiming it, authentic doctor in living and defending it, and enlightened and wise teacher in communicating it,” the pope tells the Bishops participating in the Course organized by the Congregation for Bishops and the Congregation for Eastern Churches Castel Gandolfo (Agenzia Fides) – “The first spiritual and apostolic commitment of the Bishop should be that of progressing on the way of evangelical perfection. Among the means he has to help him in making progress ...
• 22 September 2008
  VATICAN - “In many parts of the world, especially in Asia and Africa, there is a great need for vital areas of encounter with the Lord, where through prayer and contemplation people can recuperate serenity and peace with themselves and others,” the Pope tells Benedictine Abbots Castel Gandolfo (Agenzia Fides) – “In a de-sacralized world and at a time marked by a worrisome culture of emptiness and ‘meaninglessness,’ you are called to declare, without compromises, the primacy of God and t ...
• 22 September 2008
  VATICAN - Pope addresses Bishops participating in the Seminar conducted by the Congregation for the Evangelization of Peoples: “As successors of the Apostles, you continue the mission of Saint Paul in bringing the Gospel to the Gentiles. May you be inspired by him in understanding your vocation, strictly relying on the light of the Spirit of Christ.” Castel Gandolfo (Agenzia Fides) – Saint Paul “is our teacher and we should learn from him how to gaze with sympathy upon the people to whom we are sent. We can also learn from him how to go to Christ to find the ligh ...
• 22 September 2008
  VATICAN - The Pope presides the Dedication of the Altar at the Cathedral of Albano: “May this altar upon which the sacrifice of the Lord will soon be renewed be for you, dear brothers and sisters, be a constant invitation to love.” Castel Gandolfo (Agenzia Fides) – In the morning, on Sunday, September 21, the Holy Father Benedict XVI traveled to Albano for the celebration of the Mass and Dedication of the Altar inside the Cathedral, which has rec ...
• 22 September 2008
  VATICAN - “Working for the Lord is already recompense on this earth,” says Benedict XVI at the Angelus; appeal for Caribbean countries and that the next UN meeting apply the necessary measures to eliminate poverty, hunger, lack of education, and pandemics Castel Gandolfo (Agenzia Fides) – Before reciting the Angelus with the faithful gathered in the interior courtyard of the Apostolic Palace at Castel Gandolfo, on Sunday September 21, the Holy Father Benedict XVI commen ...
• 18 September 2008
  VATICAN - WORDS OF DOCTRINE by Rev Nicola Bux and Rev Salvatore Vitiello - The Pope and the message of Lourdes: a trustworthy hope interrogates secularism Vatican City (Agenzia Fides) - Anyone who imagines that a revolution will resolve the problems and the life of a people or a nation for centuries, must think again. France today – like the rest of Europe – is shaken ...