Benedict XVI Urges Action for ‘Humiliated’ Nations

VATICAN CITY, JUNE 15, 2005 (Zenit.org).- Benedict XVI called for the mobilization and prayers of believers for harassed and humiliated individuals and nations. When commenting on Psalm 122(123) at today’s general audience, the Pope paused to reflect on the...

Solidarity Begins With Jobs for Young People, Says Vatican

GENEVA, JUNE 13, 2005 (Zenit.org).- Solidaristic globalization must begin by giving jobs to the world’s young people, more than half of whom are without employment, says the Holy See. The Vatican’s proposal was expressed by Archbishop Silvano Tomasi,...

Brief Audio Biography of Blessed John XXIII

Although few people had as great an impact on the 20th century as Pope John XXIII, he avoided the limelight as much as possible. Indeed, one writer has noted that his “ordinariness” seems one of his most remarkable qualities.This audio link is interesting not only for...

June 3 – World Day of Prayer for Priests

Theme for the World Day Of Prayer for the Santification of Priests – Eucharist, Priesthood and Ecclesial Communion – 3 June 2005 – Solemnity of the Sacred HeartIn 2002 John Paul II established that on the solemnity of the Sacred Heart the Church will...

Where Bishops Blog

MANILA, Philippines, MAY 25, 2005 Zenit.org.- Philippine bishops are using every tool at their disposal to reach the faithful, including the Internet and blogs. From the Web site of the bishops’ conference, Internet users can access three blogs — a kind of...
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