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VATICAN CITY, APRIL 7, 2004 (Zenit.org).- The Easter triduum that begins on Holy Thursday is above all a time of conversion to Christ, says John Paul II. The Pope dedicated his meditation during today’s general audience to reflect on the liturgical celebrations of the coming days, when Christian communities worldwide relive the passion, death and [...]

VATICAN CITY, APRIL 6, 2004 (Zenit.org).- Here is the Letter John Paul II has addressed to priests for Holy Thursday, 2004. The Vatican press office published the text today. Dear Priests! 1. It is with great joy and affection that I write you this Holy Thursday Letter, following a tradition which began with my first [...]

Ratzinger regrets church centralism at König funeral There have been times when the Vatican has intervened too often in the affairs of a local church, Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger, Prefect of the Vatican’s Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, has admitted. He made the surprise remarks to journalists following the Requiem Mass in Vienna of [...]

The Church of England on Friday announced the creation of its first “virtual parish” and invited applicants for the position of “Web pastor.” (LINK CORRECTED!) The purpose of the Internet church, or “i-church,” according to the Web site, “is to provide a Christian community for those who wish to explore Christian discipleship but who are [...]

VATICAN CITY, FEB. 25, 2004 (Zenit.org).- Here is a translation of the homily John Paul II delivered during the Celebration of the Word at which he presided today, Ash Wednesday, in St. Peter’s Basilica. 1. “Your Father who sees in secret will reward you” (Matthew 6:4 and 6:18). These words of Christ are addressed to [...]

Not eating meat on Fridays used to be synonymous with being Catholic. Restoring abstinence would not only revive tradition but signal solidarity with the poorFasting – Our Lost Rite The Tablet 1/31/2004 Eamon Duffy THE RENEWAL inaugurated by the Second Vatican Council sprang in large part from the liberating discovery of the depth and variety [...]

The Vatican press office has announced that the Holy See’s web site is now the primary means for providing information about the Pope and the Vatican. During the 2003 calendar year, the Vatican web site had 22 million visits, for an average of about 60,000 a day. Most of the visitors to the Vatican web [...]

This year’s theme – “Whoever receives one such child in my name receives me.” (Mt 18:5) – invites us to reflect on the condition of children. Today Jesus continues to call them to himself and to set them as an example to all those who wish to be his disciples. Jesus’ words call upon us [...]

Zeinit News Service carries the Pope’s Annual address to the accredited members of the diplomatic corps. It is often viewed as his “State of the World” address in that it expresses his concerns. Zenit provides an English language translation.http://www.zenit.org/english/visualizza.phtml?sid=47265 For the original French text visit the Vatican web site. Related FAMVIN Posts:No Related FAMVIN Posts

January 18-25 marks the Annual Week of Prayer for Christian Unity. One of the early pioneers in the ecumenical movement was Ferdinand Portal, CM For additonal resources on Christian Unity Week visit World Council of Churches More resources about Ferdinand Portal,CM. Related FAMVIN Posts:No Related FAMVIN Posts