‘We live to love and be loved,’ teaches Pope while reflecting on Trinity
8 June 2009
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Loading ...Vatican City, Jun 7, 2009 (CNA).- Twenty thousand people gathered in St Peter’s Square for the Angelus prayer on Sunday despite poor weather. Prior to the Marian prayer, Pope Benedict told those present that “the ‘name’ of the Holy Trinity is impressed on everything that exists, because everything comes from love, reaches out for love [...]
Dialogue of Pope Benedict XVI with the Children
ROME (Chiesa) – Here is the Dialogue of Pope Benedict XVI with the Children of the Pontifical Society of Missionary Childhood:
Q: My name is Anna, I’m twelve. Pope Benedict, my friend Giovanni has an Italian daddy and his mother is from Ecuador, and he is very happy. Do you think that someday the different cultures [...]
Pope Calls for Prayers for Vocations, Holy Land, Influenza
VATICAN CITY, 3 MAY 2009 (VIS) – Following this morning’s Mass in the Vatican Basilica, during which he conferred ordination on nineteen deacons, the Holy Father appeared at the window of his private study to pray the Regina Coeli with faithful gathered in St. Peter’s Square.
Today, the fourth Sunday of Easter, also [...]
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 [...]
Vatican to possibly investigate miracle on eve of the anniversary of former Pope’s death
London, England, Apr 5, 2009 – Another John Paul II miracle is being investigated by the Vatican after the fourth anniversary of his death. Cardinal Stanislaw Dzisisz, Archbishop of John Paul’s former diocese in Krakow, Poland, has stated that they are investigating a report that a nine-year-old Polish boy was healed after making a pilgrimage [...]
Benedict XVI: God Gives Meaning to Philanthropy
The concrete practice of charity leads us to synchronize our hearts with the heart of Christ. In this manner, the loving support offered to others becomes participation and sharing in their hopes and sufferings, making our faith in God and His infinite mercy accessible to every human being.
This was Benedict XVI’s message to the Circle [...]
Pope Gives Thanks for Annual Peter’s Pence Donation
VATICAN CITY, 3 APR 2009 – The Pope today received members of the Circle of St. Peter, in a traditional annual meeting in which they present him with “Peter’s Pence”, the proceeds of collections made every year in the parishes and institutes of the diocese of Rome.
“I thank you”, the Pope told [...]
Letters of Credence of New Dominican Ambassador
VATICAN CITY, 3 APR 2009 – Today in the Vatican, the Holy Father received the Letters of Credence of Victor Manuel Grimaldi Cespedes, the new ambassador of the Dominican Republic.
In his address to the diplomat, the Holy Father noted that for more than five centuries, “thanks to generous and selfless efforts of [...]
Avoid Nationalistic Selfishness and Protecionism
VATICAN CITY, 1 APR 2009 (VIS) – Benedict XVI has expressed his appreciation to heads of State and government who are due to participate in the G20 Summit which will take place in London, England, on 2 and 3 April for the “noble objectives” they have set themselves. These objectives, he writes, [...]
Faith in the Divine Iniciative – the Human Response
VATICAN CITY, 31 MAR 2009 (VIS) – Made public today was the Message of Benedict XVI for the 46th World Day of Prayer for Vocations, which is due to be celebrated on 3 May, the fourth Sunday of Easter, and which has as its theme this year: “Faith in the divine initiative [...]