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October 4, 2012 (Romereports.com)(-ONLY VIDEO-) The Pope celebrated Mass in the Italian town of Loreto, where he prayed to the Virgin Mary, entrusting to her, the Year of Faith and Synod of Bishops. During his homily, the Pope also prayed for all the challenges currently faced by families and youths. SEE COMPLETE TEXT IN ENGLISH:Your Eminences,Dear Brother Bishops,Dear Brothers and Sisters,"On
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October 4, 2012 (Romereports.com) (-ONLY VIDEO-) On Thursday morning, the Pope arrived to the Italian town of Loreto, to pray for a successful Year of Faith and Synod of Bishops on the New Evangelization.Traveling to that town mirrors a journey John XXIII took 50 years ago, when the Second Vatican Council was about to begin. According
to tradition, the Basilica of Loreto, holds the Nazarene home where
Mary lived and where she received the message of Archangel Gabriel. RCG/KLH CTV-VM-BN ROMEREPORTS.COM (View | Year of Faith) |
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October 3, 2012 (Romereports.com) The Pope led Wednesday's general audience with roughly 20,000 people in St. Peter's Square. He reflected on how the liturgy can strengthen one's relationship with God.BENEDICT XVI“The Church is most truly
itself in the liturgy, as it is the place where God comes to us and
enters our lives. Let us remember that the liturgy is celebrated for
God, not for us; it is His work; He is its subject.”During
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October 3, 2012 (Romereports.com) Every month the Pope calls on Christians to pray for a special
intention. This month of October, his intention is the “good
development and progress of the new evangelization in traditionally
Christian countries.” The prayer intention reflects the Synod on the New
Evangelization, which begins this month in Rome.Benedict XVI is also calling for prayers, so that World Mission Day is a complete success that will strengthen its mission. RCG/KLH ROMEREPORTS.COM (View | Year of Faith) |
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October 1, 2012 (Romereports.com)(-ONLY VIDEO-) After spending roughly three months in Castel Gandolfo, Benedict XVI has returned to Rome, to continue his daily work schedule.On Monday morning, he boarded a helicopter and arrived back to
the Vatican at about 11.30 a.m. The Fall will be quite busy for the
Pope. He will preside over the Synod on the New Evangelization, the canonization of seven saints, the beginning of the 'Year of Faith' and the appointment of two new Doctors of the Church. ROMEREPORTS.COM (View | Year of Faith) |
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September 30, 2012 (Romereports.com) On October 7th , Benedict XVI will appoint two new doctors of the
Church: They include Hildegard of Bingen from Germany and Juan de Ávila
from Spain.
The title recognizes that their theological
teachings are relevant to Catholics, regardless of the time period. The
official announcement was made by the Pope back on May 27th, 2012.BENEDICT XVI (Regina Coeli, May 27th , 2012)“I
am pleased to announce that on October 7th, at the start of the General
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September 29, 2012 (Romereports.com)(-ONLY VIDEO-) The Vatican has released its theme for the 47th World Communications Day: It's “Social Networks: Portals of Truth and Faith; New Spaces for Evangelization.The Church recognizes that the world of digital communication is a
major tool for evangelization, especially since it can lead people to
God. The ability to promote that dialogue will be discussed on May 12th, 2013, during World Communications Day. This annual tradition was established by the ROMEREPORTS.COM (View | Year of Faith) |
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September 29, 2012 (Romereports.com) Inside this Vatican courtroom is where the Pope's former butler will learn his fate. Dressed in a gray suit, Paolo Gabriele, sat just feet away from the three judges, as he was formally charged with aggravated theft.ANDREA BACHSTEINVatican Tribunal Pool Reporter“He was kind of nervous, you could see and feel his movements and his gestures were of a person who is under a certain stress.”He
did not enter a guilty or innocent plea during the hearing. In fact,
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September 29, 2012 (Romereports.com) (-ONLY VIDEO-) The trial of the Pope's former butler is expected to last for about a week.
On Saturday morning, at 9.30 a.m, the Pope's former butler walked into
a Vatican courtroom where he faced charges for his alleged involvement
in the Vatileaks case. Paolo Gabriele, who has been charged with
aggravated theft, did not plead guilty or innocent.A total of four additional court sessions are expected in Gabriele's trial case. They are scheduled to resume ROMEREPORTS.COM (View | Year of Faith) |
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September 26, 2012 (Romereports.com) After a successful run in Barcelona, Stockholm and Paris the Court of Gentiles
is now heading to Italy, Portugal and Mexico. It's all part of a
project launched by the Vatican which promotes dialogue between
believers and non believers.On October 5th and 6th, the Court of Gentiles will be in the Italian city of Assisi, just a few days before the start of the Synod on the New Evangelization. CARD. GIANFRANCO RAVASIPresident, Pontifical Council for Culture“When
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September 25, 2012 (Romereports.com) The month of
October will be quite busy for the Pope. It will include five major
ceremonies, the Synod on the New Evangelization which will bring bishops
from all over the world and the 'Year of Faith.'The Pope's first public event will kick off on October 4th in the town of Loreto. The Pope will celebrate Mass, to mark 50 years since John XXIII traveled there to pray so that the Second Vatican Council would be successful. Then on October 7th,
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September 20, 2012 (Romereports.com) Benedict XVI met
with a group of new bishops at his summer residence in Castel Gandolfo.
He spoke with them about their future work and responsibility to the
Church.The bishops traveled to Rome to participate
in the conference organized by the Congregation for Bishops and for
Eastern Churches. During their meeting, the Pope explained the
importance of working together and in communion with the whole Church.BENEDICT XVI“Jesus wished to
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September 9, 2012 (Romereports.com) The Charismatic Renewal of Italy is proposing an event that would bring
its message to town squares all across Italy. The Pontifical Council for
the New Evangelization, is taking part in a project that translates to
“10 squares for 10 Commandments.” It will be a gathering with music,
culture, dance and faith that will travel across the country.SALVATORE MARTÍNEZPresident, Renovation of the Spirit“We
propose that the New Evangelization is to app ROMEREPORTS.COM (View | Year of Faith) |
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September 8, 2012 (Romereports.com) When it comes to
theology, what can Mary, the Mother of God, teach Catholics? Every four
years the Marian Mariological Congress takes place, so that experts can
discuss this and more. Everything from research to theories and the
future of Mariology. FR. VICENZO BATTAGLIA Pontifical Marian International Academy “Students and experts in Mariology from all over the world attend this Congress. Everyone from researchers to authors.”This
year, ab ROMEREPORTS.COM (View | Year of Faith) |
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September 7, 2012 (Romereports.com) Benedict XVI met
with new bishops that are working in mission territories in Africa,
Asia, Latin America and parts of Oceania. He asked them not to lose
enthusiasm in their work of passing on faith. These new bishops traveled to Rome to participate in the training course organized by the Congregation for the Evangelization of Peoples.BENEDICT XVI“I
encourage you to make every effort to fulfill your pastoral work
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Semptember 2, 2012 (Romereports.com) Idente
Missionaries is a Catholic Congregation, that was founded in 1959 by
Fernando Rielo. Many of its members visited Rome, to take part in a
global training course.JUANA SÁNCHEZ-GEYVice-Superior General, Idente Missionaries“The entire congregation couldn't come, but about 140 missionaries are here, from Africa, America, Asia and Europe.”During this gathering, members also got together to honor the life of their founder. JUANA SÁNCHEZ-GEYVice ROMEREPORTS.COM (View | Year of Faith) |
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August 15, 2012 (Romereports.com) The Society of Mary has reelected the Spanish priest Manuel Cortés as their superior general.
The group, known as the Marianists, made the appointment in Rome during
their general chapter meeting that brings delegates together from
twenty countries. The re-election means that Cortés
will serve as superior for another six years, continuing the work of the
Blessed William Joseph Chaminade who founded the Order in 1817. The
French priest created the group in orde ROMEREPORTS.COM (View | Year of Faith) |
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August 7, 2012 (Romereports.com) To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the opening of Vatican II, Benedict XVI will proclaim the year of Faith on October 11. It's meant to be a time for Catholics to study and better understand faith.This clock shows the countdown until the beginning of thematic year. It's located on the website that was created by the Pontifical Council for the New Evangelization. It's meant to provide a meeting point for all those taking part.Here one can also find some of the main messages by ROMEREPORTS.COM (View | Year of Faith) |
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2 de agosto, 2012 (Romereports.com) Benedict XVI has
finished writing the last volume of his book on Jesus of Nazareth which
looks at the childhood of Jesus. It's now being translated from German
into all major languages so that they all be released at the same time.It's now said he may be writing an encyclical for the Year of Faith.Benedict XVI has so far written three encyclicals. The first in 2005,
was 'Deus Caritas Est'. Then 'Spe Salvi' was published in 2007 and the
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July 31, 2012 (Romereports.com) In March of 2011,
Benedict XVI described the life and message of St. Alphonsus Liguori,
Doctor of the Church and patron of confessors and moral teachers.
Benedicto XVI (March 30, 2011) Dear Brothers and Sisters, our catechesis today deals with Saint Alphonsus Liguori, an outstanding
eighteenth-century preacher, scholar and Doctor of the Church.Alphonsus left a brilliant career as a lawyer to become a priest, and
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