Vatican

• 21 July 2008
  VATICAN - Pope Benedict XVI in Sydney (7) - “A new generation of Christians is being called to help build a world in which God’s gift of life is welcomed, respected and cherished”; “World Youth Day 2011 will take place in Madrid, Spain.” Vatican City (Agenzia Fides) – On July 20, at Randwick Racecourse, the Holy Father Benedict XVI presided the Closing Mass for the 23rd World Youth Day, during which he administered the Sacrament of Confirmation to 24 y ...
• 21 July 2008
  VATICAN - Pope Benedict XVI in Sydney (6) - “Accept into your hearts and minds the sevenfold gift of the Holy Spirit! Recognize and believe in the power of the Spirit in your lives!” Vatican City (Agenzia Fides) – On Saturday, July 19, there was a Prayer Vigil for the youth held at Randwick Racecourse, on the theme of the 23rd World Youth Day. “Once again this evening we have heard Christ’s gre ...
• 21 July 2008
  VATICAN - Pope Benedict XVI in Sydney (5) - “We too can be tempted to make the life of faith a matter of mere sentiment, thus blunting its power to inspire a consistent vision of the world and a rigorous dialogue with the many other visions competing for the minds and hearts of our contemporaries.” Vatican City (Agenzia Fides) – In St. Mary’s Cathedral in Sydney, at 9:30am on Saturday, July 19, the Holy Father Benedict XVI celebrated the Holy Mass with the Australian Bishops, seminarians, and novices of religio ...
• 18 July 2008
  VATICAN - Pope Benedict XVI in Sydney (4) - “In a world threatened by sinister and indiscriminate forms of violence, the unified voice of religious people urges nations and communities to resolve conflicts through peaceful means and with full regard for human dignity.” Vatican City (Agenzia Fides) – After the ecumenical meeting in the morning, on July 18, the Holy Father Benedict XVI made his way to the Chapter Hall in St. Mary’s Cathedral, where he held a meeting with representati ...
• 18 July 2008
  VATICAN - Pope Benedict XVI in Sydney (3) - “As we promote Christian values, we must not neglect to proclaim their source by giving a common witness to Jesus Christ the Lord. It is he who commissioned the apostles, he whom the prophets preached, and he whom we offer to the world.” Vatican City (Agenzia Fides) – At 10:30am on July 18, in the Crypt of St. Mary’s Cathedral in Sydney, the Holy Father Benedict XVI held an ecumenical encounter with several leaders of other Christian Churches and mem ...
• 18 July 2008
  VATICAN - “You heard it said, but I say to you…” - a little clarification Prof. Michele Loconsole Vatican City (Agenzia Fides) – Following queries with regard to an article by Prof. Michele Loconsole published in Fides 27 June, “Jesus the Jew: an authentic historic discovery or a storicist reduction?” (see Fide ...
• 17 July 2008
  VATICAN - THE WORDS OF DOCTRINE by Rev Nicola Bux and Rev Salvatore Vitiello - Ecology, faith and atheism. Vatican City (Agenzia Fides) - There was a considerable stir in public opinion and the media tam-tam with regard to the first issue tackled by the Holy Father, Pope Benedict XVI, on his arrival in Australia for the 23rd ...
• 17 July 2008
  VATICAN - Pope Benedict XVI in Sydney (2) - Our hearts and minds are yearning for a vision of life where love endures, where gifts are shared, where unity is built, where freedom finds meaning in truth, and where identity is found in respectful communion.” Vatican City (Agenzia Fides) – In the afternoon, on July 17, the Holy Father Benedict XVI traveled to the Port of Rose Bay where he was greeted by traditional songs and dances from the Aboriginal Elders of Australia’ ...
• 17 July 2008
  VATICAN - Pope Benedict XVI in Sydney (1) - “World Youth Day fills me with confidence for the future of the Church and the future of our world.” Vatican City (Agenzia Fides) – In the morning hours of July 17, at the Government House in Sydney, there was a Welcoming Ceremony held for the Holy Father Benedict XVI, attended by the civil and religious authorities o ...
• 16 July 2008
  VATICAN - AVE MARIA by Mgr. Luciano Alimandi - Wherever Mary “is” there peace reigns Vatican City (Agenzia Fides) - This year 2008, the Marian Shrine of Lourdes is celebrating the 150th anniversary of the apparitions of the Blessed Virgin Mary. In these 150 years pilgrims have continued to flock to this ...
• 16 July 2008
  VATICAN - Water today is “a good that must be especially protected through clear national and international policies and used according to sensible criteria of solidarity and responsibility”: Pope’s Message for the “Day of the Holy See” at the Expo in Zaragoza Vatican City (Agenzia Fides) – “We have to be aware that, regrettably, water - an essential and indispensable good that the Lord has given us to maintain and develop life -, because of incursions and pressures from v ...
• 14 July 2008
  VATICAN - Holy Father’s Message for World Missions Day 2008: “In the contemplation of Saint Paul’s experience, we realize that missionary activity is a response to the love with which God loves us. His love redeems us and urges us on to the mission ad gentes.” Vatican City (Agenzia Fides) - “Servants and Apostles of Jesus Christ”: this is the theme for the Holy Father Benedict XVI’s Message for the 82nd World Mission Day, which will be celebrated this year on Sunday, Oct ...
• 14 July 2008
  VATICAN - Pope’s Message for Australians: “My prayer is that the hearts of the young people who gather in Sydney for the celebration of World Youth Day will truly find rest in the Lord, and that they will be filled with joy and fervor for spreading the Good News...” Vatican City (Agenzia Fides) - On the occasion of his apostolic journey to Sydney for the 23rd World Youth Day, the Holy Father Benedict XVI sent the people of Australia and the youth participating in WYD a message, whic ...
• 10 July 2008
  VATICAN - THE WORDS OF DOCTRINE by Rev Nicola Bux and Rev Salvatore Vitiello - The presence of the Lord Jesus goes ahead of the liturgical assembly and remains after it Vatican City (Agenzia Fides) - At the beginning of the post conciliar liturgical reform, an idea advanced that the tabernacle was an obstacle to Mass celebrated 'facing the people' despite various instructions which cons ...
• 10 July 2008
  VATICAN - The Holy Father Benedict XVI receives the King of Bahrain in audience Vatican City (Agenzia Fides) - The Holy Father Benedict XVI received in audience King Hamad Bin Isa Al-Khalifa of Bahrain, in the Apostolic Palace of Castel Gandolfo on July 9. The sovereign subsequently went on to meet ...