“Progress in Dialogue Is a Positive Development”
October, 2007
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Holy See Speaks Up for Minority Rights
Laments Lack of Respect for Religions
Holy See on a Culture of Peace
“Respect for Human Dignity Is the Deepest Foundation in Our Search”
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Peace Hinges on the Truth of Man, Says Holy See
Affirms That Rights Are Based in Human Nature
On St. Maximus of Turin
“The Intimate and Vital Union of the Bishop With His City”
Cardinal: Christians Called to Fight Torture
VATICAN CITY, OCT. 31, 2007 (Zenit.org).- Christians are called to defend human rights, and particularly work for the abolition of the death penalty, says the president of the Pontifical Council for Justice and Peace.
Who Are the Saints?
Gospel Commentary for the Feast of All Saints’ Day
Good Christians Pay Taxes, Says Pope
Comments on Duty to Be Law-abiding Citizens
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Invoking Old Testament Figures
And More on Orthodox Joining the Catholic Church
Holy See Statement on Sustainable Development
“Protecting the Environment Means More Than Defending It”
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Nature Has Alliance With Man, Says Holy See
Contends That “Environmental Crisis” Is a Moral Challenge
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Auxiliary Bishop Named for Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin, OCT. 30, 2007 (Zenit.org).- Benedict XVI appointed Conventual Franciscan Father William Callahan, a spiritual director at the Pontifical North American College in Rome, as auxiliary bishop of the Archdiocese of Milwaukee.
World Day for Media to Focus on Truth
VATICAN CITY, OCT. 30, 2007 (Zenit.org).- The theme Benedict XVI chose for the 2008 World Communications Day focuses on the media at the service of truth.
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Catholic Relief Services Hoping for More Aid
Group Says It Needs More U.S. Funding to Get Food to Starving
Cardinal Pell on Peace and War
“The Battle for Public Opinion”
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U.K. Kids Breaking From Studies, Helping the Church
Faith-Based Groups Publish Service Opportunities on Web
Paraguayan and Pontiff Discuss Church/State Relations
VATICAN CITY, OCT. 29, 2007 (Zenit.org).- Benedict XVI and the president of Paraguay discussed the role of Church and state in political life during a visit of the latter to the Vatican.
Benedict XVI Reflects on Beethoven’s 9th
Says Composer’s Suffering Heightened His Perceptivity
Pontiff Urges More Religious Liberty in Ecuador
Hopes Government Will Respect Church’s Social Doctrine
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Pontifical Institute’s Response to Muslim Letter
“We Note the Emergence of a New Attitude”
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Imposing “Tolerance”
Christians Obliged to Approve Homosexuality
Pope to Pharmacists: Don’t Anesthetize Consciences
Warns Against Drugs That Violate Human Dignity
New L’Osservatore Editor Outlines Priorities
Benedict XVI Praises Vian’s Preparation for Post
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“New Attitude” Noted in Muslim-Christian Relations
Pontifical Institute for Islamic Studies Responds to Open Letter
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Moscow Prelate Begins Mission With New Name
Mother of God Archdiocese Welcomes Its Leader
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Evangelizing a Digital World
How Churches Can Communicate With Youth Today
On the Call to Martyrdom
“Not an Exception Reserved Only to Some Individuals”