Vatican

• 2 October 2009
  VATICAN - Preparing for the Synod of Africa: “The woman plays a priceless role in the work of reconciliation among peoples and ethnic groups,” Fr. Richard Baawabr of the White Fathers tells Fides Rome (Agenzia Fides) - “Paths of peace have been opened by the Bishops, consecrated persons, Church communities, the laity, individually or in associations. There are still some obstacles to overcome...The Church has p ...
• 2 October 2009
  VATICAN - Preparing for Synod for Africa: “We should continue our work of education and formation” affirms Combonian Fr. Cavallini, a missionary in Ethiopia for 20 years Rome (Agenzia Fides) - “I lived 20 years in Ethiopia as a missionary,” Fr. Giuseppe Cavallini of the Combonian Missionaries told Agenzia Fides. “And I could see the various phases of relations between Christians an ...
• 2 October 2009
  VATICAN - AVE MARIA: Mgr Luciano Alimandi - Angels, messengers of happiness Vatican City (Agenzia Fides) - The great doctor of the Church, abbot Saint Bernard, urges us to show affection for the Angels and to trust these heavenly spirits given to us by God to accompany and protect us on our jour ...
• 2 October 2009
  VATICAN - Benedict XVI bids farewell to Castel Gandolfo, recalling the example of Saint Therese of Lisieux: “Her testimony shows that only the word of God, received and understood in its concrete demands, becomes a source of renewed life.” Castel Gandolfo (Agenzia Fides) - “Today the Church remembers St. Thérèse of the Child Jesus, Carmelite of the Lisieux convent. Her testimony shows that only the word of God, received and understood in its concrete d ...
• 1 October 2009
  VATICAN - Preparing for the Synod on Africa: “It is our responsibility to offer a concrete resolution, not only in words, to reconcile a continent that is truly ravaged by civil war and fratricide,” Superior General of the Society of African Missions tells Fides Vatican City (Agenzia Fides) - “It is precisely due to its abundant resources that the African nations attract so many foreign interests and cause wars and fratricide among the African people. Thus, the theme of the up ...
• 1 October 2009
  VATICAN - WORDS OF DOCTRINE: Rev Nicola Bux and Rev Salvatore Vitiello - The Church and the unity of the whole human race in the encyclical Caritas in veritate Vatican City (Agenzia Fides) - “Paul VI clearly understood that the social question had become worldwide and he grasped the interconnection between the impetus towards the unification of humanity and the Christian idea ...
• 1 October 2009
  VATICAN - Mission Month begins with feast of St. Therese of the Child Jesus, Patroness of the Missions, preparation for World Mission Sunday, October 18 Vatican City (Agenzia Fides) – With the liturgical feast of Saint Therese of Lisieux (1873-1897), proclaimed Patroness of the Missions in 1927, along with Saint Francis Xavier, today (October 1) marks the beginning of ...
• 1 October 2009
  VATICAN - In General Audience, Benedict XVI recalls highlights of Apostolic Journey to Czech Republic: “It was a real pilgrimage and, at the same time, a mission in the heart of Europe.” Vatican City (Agenzia Fides) - “ It was a real pilgrimage and, at the same time, a mission in the heart of Europe: a pilgrimage, because Bohemia and Moravia have been for more than a millennium lands of faith and holi ...
• 30 September 2009
  VATICAN - Cardinal Arinze, one of the three President-Delegates of the Second Synod on Africa: “showing Christ's face through concrete works of solidarity is already in itself a great contribution to evangelization” Vatican City (Agenzia Fides) – From October 4-25, the Vatican will be hosting the Second Special Synod on Africa of the Synod of Bishops. Cardinal Francis Arinze, Prefect Emeritus of the Congregation for Divine Worship ...
• 30 September 2009
  VATICAN - Theme for 44th World Communications Day 2010: “The priest and pastoral ministry in a digital world: new media at the service of the Word.” Vatican City (Agenzia Fides) – On the liturgical feast of the Archangels Michael, Gabriel, and Rafael, the theme chosen by the Holy Father Benedict XVI for the 44th World Communications Day 2010, was released: “The p ...
• 30 September 2009
  VATICAN - Video Message of the Holy Father to the International Retreat for Priests: “The priest, man of the divine Word and of sacred things, must be today, more than ever, a man of joy and hope.” Vatican City (Agenzia Fides) - “The priest, man of the divine Word and of sacred things, must be today, more than ever, a man of joy and hope. To men who can no longer conceive that God is pure Love, he will always aff ...
• 29 September 2009
  VATICAN - Benedict XVI in the Czech Republic (10) - Farewell Ceremony: “The Church in this country has been truly blessed with a remarkable array of missionaries and martyrs, as well as contemplative saints.” Prague (Agenzia Fides) – At 5:15pm, on Monday, September 28, at the Stara Ruzyne Airport, a Farewell Ceremony was held for the Holy Father as he left the Czech Republic. After the speech given by the President of the R ...
• 29 September 2009
  VATICAN - Benedict XVI in the Czech Republic (9) - Message to the Youth: “The Pope asks you to live your faith with joy and enthusiasm; to grow in unity among yourselves and with Christ.” Prague (Agenzia Fides) – At the close of the Mass celebrated on the esplanade on the way to Melnik in Stara Boleslav, on September 28, the Holy Father Benedict XVI addressed the youth that had come the evening before i ...
• 29 September 2009
  VATICAN - Benedict XVI in the Czech Republic (8) - Feast of St. Wenceslaus, “who had the courage to prefer the kingdom of heaven to the enticement of worldly power. His gaze never moved away from Jesus Christ, who suffered for us, leaving us an example that we should follow in his steps.” Prague (Agenzia Fides) – On the morning of Monday, September 28, the Holy Father Benedict XVI traveled to the Church of St. Wenceslaus in Stara Boleslav. After a moment of prayer before the Blessed Sacrament, he visite ...
• 28 September 2009
  VATICAN - Benedict XVI in the Czech Republic (6) - To the Academic World: “ An understanding of reason that is deaf to the divine and which relegates religions into the realm of subcultures, is incapable of entering into the dialogue of cultures that our world so urgently needs.” Prague (Agenzia Fides) – At 6pm on Sunday, September 27, the Holy Father Benedict XVI met with members of the Academic Community in the Prague Castle. Present at the encounter were leaders of the universities of the Cz ...