Notícias do mês April, 2009
Christian Community’s Solidarity with Earthquake Victims
28 April 2009
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Loading ...VATICAN CITY, 28 APR 2009 (VIS) – At midday today, the Pope arrived at the courtyard of the training school of the “Guardia di Finanza” in Coppito near the Italian city L’Aquila, where he met with people affected by the earthquake of 6 April, and with rescue and aid workers (volunteers, the Italian Civil Protection, [...]
Bishop Galante: ‘Catholic’ a mere label?
By Most Reverend Joseph A. Galante, D.D., J.C.D.Â
CAMDEN, N.J. (Diocese of Camden) – Just two days after the Easter Triduum, the most solemn time of the Church year wherein we celebrate the central mysteries of our faith, President Obama gave a speech on the national economy at Georgetown University in Washington, the oldest Catholic university [...]
Pope: Bible to be interpreted with the magisterium
VATICAN CITY (AsiaNews) – In regard to the Bible – Old and New Testament – scholarly study of the texts is not sufficient, it must be interpreted within the tradition of the Church, since both are equally inspired by the Holy Spirit.Â
This affirmation was made most recently by Vatican II, and is especially dear to [...]
Abruzzo Earthquake ‘Miracle’: In Trauma, a Sign of Hope
By Randy Sly
WASHINGTON, D.C. (Catholic Online) – On the Monday of Holy Week the Abruzzo region of Central Italy was hit by its most devastating earthquake in 30 years, measuring a magnitude of 6.3 and claiming almost 300 lives. Amidst the wreckage, however, there emerged a sign of hope.
It happened in Rocca di Cambio, the [...]
Pope to visit earthquake victims April 28
VATICAN CITY (AsiaNews) – Benedict XVI will go to Abruzzo to meet with victims of the earthquake last April 28. The announcement was made today by Fr. Federico Lombardi, director of the Vatican press office, adding that he has been intending to do this for some time.
According to the information from the press office, the [...]
Birthday greetings for the Pope from sisters of Mother Teresa
VATICAN CITY (AsiaNews) – Greetings from political and religious figures, from men of culture and from the faithful all over the world for Benedict XVI, who turns 82 today. The pope is spending the day at his residence in Castel Gandolfo, near Rome.
There is no lack of special initiatives for Benedict XVI’s birthday: one unique [...]
Archbishop Dolan: You Just Knew He Had Greatness
By Randy Sly
WASHINGTON, D.C. (Catholic Online) – In March 2006 we knocked on the door of the bishop’s residence in Milwaukee and waited to meet a man we knew only by his wonderful reputation – Archbishop Timothy Dolan. I was an archbishop in the Charismatic Episcopal Church at the time.
Bishop Philip Zampino, and I had [...]
Pope: Message to Quake Survivors at Funeral Mass
Pope Benedict XVI
VATICAN CITY (AsiaNews) – In these dramatic hours when a dreadful tragedy has blighted this land, I feel spiritually present, amongst all of you. I want to share your anguish and call upon God to grant the victims eternal rest, quickly heal the wounded, and give everyone the courage to have hope and [...]
Palestinian Christians Look Toward the Papal Visit
JERUSALEM (Inside Catholic) – Palestinian Christians are wondering aloud whether the upcoming visit of Pope Benedict XVI to the Holy Land will bring greater media attention to their dwindling numbers. They fear that, at the top, the pope’s agenda will be dominated by his continuing effort to smooth the ruffled feathers of Muslims (after his [...]
Happy Easter: The Tomb Is Empty!
CHESAPEAKE, VA (Catholic Online) – The tomb is empty. Death could not contain the One who poured Himself out in Love. The light floods the once dark cave and fills the entire world with hope. The debt has been paid, the last enemy death has been defeated, hell has been conquered, the captives have been [...]