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February 13, 2012 (Romereports.com) “These days have not been easy,” said Benedict XVI. “But I've felt, almost physically... the strength of your prayers.”
In his first public appearance after announcing his resignation, the
Pope was interrupted with applause during the weekly general audience.
His message echoed the short speech he read in Latin, when he announced
his resignation Monday morning. He added “I cannot carry out the Petrine ministry with the strength it req ROMEREPORTS.COM (View | Year of Faith) |
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February 13, 2012 (Romereports.com) (-ONLY VIDEO-) Benedict
XVI seemed at ease, as he led Wednesday's general audience before a
full crowd at the Vatican's Paul VI Hall. Before reflecting on Ash
Wednesday, the Pope once again talked about his decision to resign. ROMEREPORTS.COM (View | Year of Faith) |
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February 12, 2012 (Romereports.com) The cardinals
tasked with electing the new Pope know little of each other. A small
group, the most distinguished among them, have the informal task of
building consensus. They are few, but in their hands lies the outcome of
the election. They can easily be considered the 16 pillars of the Church. Here are their names.Prelates
from the United States and Canada command the considerable leadership
that Benedict XVI seeks in his predecessor. His top five are all from
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February 10, 2013 (Romereports.com) Italian journalist Vittorio Messori is widely known for tackling current
issues within the Catholic Church. Previously, he has published two
books about John Paul II and Joseph Ratzinger.
Now, he is
focusing his attention on the apparitions of Our Lady of Lourdes. He
believes the authenticity of the message, lies in the credibility of
Bernadette's testimony, since she says she saw the apparition directly.
It's also the topic of his latest book Bernadette no ROMEREPORTS.COM (View | Year of Faith) |
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February 10, 2013 (Romereports.com) The destruction in the city of Homs in northern Syria is palpable at
nearly every corner of the city. Thousands have fled, and the few that
remain are in a dire situation.
Outside the city and around the
country, things are not much better. A new report from the United
Nations Food and Agriculture Organization paints an even bleaker picture
of what may lie ahead for a troubled Syrian population. According
to the report, agriculture, the liveliho ROMEREPORTS.COM (View | Year of Faith) |
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February 09, 2013 (Romereports.com) The new take on a medieval classic could prompt this trio of Catholic priests
to the European spotlight. On Saint Valentine's Day they will battle it
out with other acts to represent Germany at the 2013 edition of the Eurovision Song Contest. Though
it seems an unlikely place for a group of priests, the German trio is
no stranger to the spotlight. They've already released a Top 10 album in 2011 featuring classic Catholic hymns. But this song could take ROMEREPORTS.COM (View | Year of Faith) |
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February 9, 2013 (Romereports.com) Explaining the Second Vatican Council to children can be challenging.
But now a Spanish comic book titled 'Once Upon a Council' is making it
easier. It visually explains how and why Pope John XXIII led the Council
back in 1959.
The adventure starts with the present, when the
main character explains what the Year of Faith is all about, and why
Benedict XVI decided to launch it in the 50th anniversary of the Second
Vatican Council.
The comic book goes back ROMEREPORTS.COM (View | Year of Faith) |
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February 8, 2013 (Romereports.com) During its plenary session, the Pontifical Council for Culture
made it a point to discuss some of the issues and problems young people
are dealing with.
Cardinals attending the meeting said that speaking to the youth,
listening to their issues, and offering a different point of view,
brought them closer to some of the challenges younger generations face. CARD. PETER ERDÖ Archbishop of Budapest (Hungary) “Sometimes
consumerism is presented ROMEREPORTS.COM (View | Year of Faith) |
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February 8, 2013 (Romereports.com) Cardinal Fernando Filoni, the prefect for the Congregation for the Evangelization of Peoples, will travel as the Pope's special envoy to the 50 anniversary celebrations of the Shrine Basilica of Our Lady of Health in Vailankanni, India. This website takes users on a virtual tour and allows them to learn more about this neo-Gothic Catholic sanctuary, which has a capacity for about 15,000 people. The Shrine Basilica of Our Lady of Health, located in southern ROMEREPORTS.COM (View | Year of Faith) |
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February 8, 2013 (Romereports.com) (-VIDEO ONLY-) The rock band The Sun greeted Benedict XVI following a concert for cardinals and academics to mark the start of the plenary assembly for the Pontifical Council for Culture. The
Pope greeted each of the four band members by shaking their hand. He
did not seem at all surprised by one of the band members dreadlocks. It will not be easy for the Pope to forget the moment, and just to make sure, the band gave him a copy of their latest ROMEREPORTS.COM (View | Year of Faith) |
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February 7, 2013 (Romereports.com) A unique art exhibit brings together for the first time 40 paintings on the life of Saint Peter, from museums all across the globe. The Vatican is hoping the works featuring the first Pope can serve as inspiration for the Year of Faith.FR. ALESSIO GERETTICoordinator, “Peter's Journey”“Peter
is a man with whom anyone can identify with, believers or no believers.
Peter was enthused in recognizing Jesus as the son of God before
others. But he was weak ROMEREPORTS.COM (View | Year of Faith) |
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February 7, 2013 (Romereports.com) As the issue of same sex marriage makes international headlines, many senior Vatican officials have been asked to comment on their stance on marriage and the family. But recently it seems that some answers have been taken out of context. Archbishop Vincenzo Paglia, is the president of the Pontifical Council for the Family. In light of the controversy, he reiterated his solidarity with French and English bishops for taking a stand against same sex marriage. But ROMEREPORTS.COM (View | Year of Faith) |
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February 6, 2013 (Romereports.com) It's been about four months now, since the Pope launched the 'Year of Faith.' So the basic questions is, “How are things going so far?”Archbishop Rino Fisichella says, the initiative is meeting its goals, byrenewing and strengthening the faith of Christians. “There's a lot of enthusiasm surrounding the Year of Faith. Above all it's an enthusiasm we can actually see in Christian communities, so in dioceses, par ROMEREPORTS.COM (View | Year of Faith) |
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February 6, 2013 (Romereports.com) During his weekly general audience, the Pope continued his catechesis on the Creed. He talked about the Bible's description of God, as the Creator of heaven and earth. The Pope explained that even though, this description isn't a historical or scientific document, it does explain the unique relationship between God and all human beings. BENEDICT XVI“The Scriptures teach us that man was created in the image and likeness of God, formed from ROMEREPORTS.COM (View | Year of Faith) |
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February 6, 2013 (Romereports.com) (-ONLY VIDEO-) During the general audience, Benedict XVI reflected on Creation. He specifically talked about how the Bible reflects the connection God has with all things created. The Pope explained that because men and women were created in the likeness of God, they automatically carry an undeniable dignity. READ FULL CATEQUESIS IN ENGLISH: Dear Brothers and Sisters, In our continuing catechesis during this Year of Faith, we ROMEREPORTS.COM (View | Year of Faith) |
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February 5, 2013 (Romereports.com) February 5th marks 'Safer Internet Day' in Europe. It's a day to promote the safe and responsible use of the web and the rights of its users. NGO Intermedia Social Innovation is taking part in this fight. Back in 2011, it started collaborating with the European Commission to create awareness and to stop cyber violence. This NGO actually surveyed 7,000 teenagers in Spain and Italy. Over 55 percent said they accept cyber violence as a legitimate tool. &n ROMEREPORTS.COM (View | Year of Faith) |
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February 5, 2013 (Romereports.com) Giving Benedict XVI a concert as a gift is a sure bet he will enjoy it, since he's an avid fan of classical music. This time around, the Italian Embassy to the Holy See gifted him a performance to celebrate the 84 anniversary of the Lateran Accords, which gave the Vatican sovereignty over its modern day territory. The concert was also a gift to Italian President Giorgio Napolitano, who's in the midst of his seventh and final year as Italy's head of stat ROMEREPORTS.COM (View | Year of Faith) |
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February 5, 2013 (Romereports.com) In about six
months, Benedict XVI will travel to Brazil, to lead World Youth Day in
Rio on July 25th. Organizers say, many youths, perhaps even millions are expected. “One
important thing that's happened is that many young people that where
out of the Church, they have already come back. So this is a fantastic
thing that is going on in Brazil,” said Leandro Lénin Tavares, director for Pastoral Preparation and Catechesis WYD Rio 2013. ROMEREPORTS.COM (View | Year of Faith) |
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February 04, 2013 (Romereports.com) A new pro-life initiative seeks to give legal recognition to human fetuses within the European Union, as the campaign to collect more than a million signatures in support begins in several countries.The group received explicit support from Pope Benedict XVI himself, over the weekend, during Sunday's Angelus.BENEDICT XVI“I
salute the Movement for Life. I wish them success with the initiative
called One of Us, so that Europe is always a place where the dignity of
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February 04, 2013 (Romereports.com) During the catechesis for the Angelus, Benedict XVI cited the prophets as an example of the defense of truth,
even if it pitted them among the majority of those around them. He
added that during Jesus' time on Earth, he strove to give testimony to
God's truth, not to reach consensus among the people around him. BENEDICT XVI“Jesus
reminds us that being a prophet is no easy task, even among those
nearest to us. Let us ask the Lord to give each of us a spirit of
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