Articles on this issue "CELAM"

Archbishop Carlos Aquiar Retes: 'Meeting with Francis Filled Us With Great Joy'

Mexican Prelate Speaks on Encounter Between Pope Francis and Latin American Bishops

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Last Thursday, the Domus Sanctae Marthae was invaded by Latin America. At least Pope Francis’ attention was so invaded. Arriving at his office was the entire presidency of the Latin American …

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Latin American Bishops Elect Leader From Mexico

Vice President Chosen From Colombia

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The Latin American bishops' council (CELAM) elected the president of the Mexican Episcopal Conference to lead them for the next four-year term. Archbishop Carlos Aguiar Retes of Tlalnepantla, …

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Latin American Bishops to Elect Leaders

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The Latin American bishops' council (CELAM) will elect new officials and approve its global plan for the next four years during the general assembly that began today. The prefect of the …

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Vatican Plans Parish Support for Families

Pontifical Council Leaders Join Meeting in Colombia

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Committees are needed to promote and defend families at the level of dioceses and parishes, according to representatives of the Vatican and Latin American bishops. This was a conclusion from …

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Pope Promotes Familial Encounters With Christ

Encourages Parents in Mission to Educate Children

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Latin American Prelates Emphasize Care for Workers

Unite Efforts at Evangelizing World of Labor

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A seminar currently under way in Santiago is analyzing current pastoral care for workers in Latin America and suggesting ways in which bishops can improve this ministry. The seminar, which …

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Pope Mourns "Apostle of Charity"

Founder of John XXIII Community Dies at 82

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Benedict XVI called the founder of the John XXIII Community, known for its work to help the most marginalized in the society, a "priest of Christ, humble and poor." The Pope said this today …

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Vatican: Divine Innocence Spirituality Flawed

Archbishop of Southwark Releases Decision

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The Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith denied approval of the statues of the Community of the Divine Innocence, reports the Archdiocese of Southwark. Archbishop Kevin McDonald released …

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Vatican Note on Divine Innocence Community

"The Community's Spirituality Is Flawed at Its Root"

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Here are the observations of the Congregation of the Doctrine of the Faith on the writings of Patricia de Menezes and the Community of the Divine Innocence. The observations were communicated …

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Zagreb Meeting Garners Ecumenical Support

Christian Leaders Send Messages to Taizé

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Top Christian leaders are expressing support for the Taizé Community's 29th European meeting in messages sent to the young participants. About 40,000 young people are expected to gather Dec. …

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Taizé Pilgrimage Stops in Zagreb

Interview With Brother Alois Loser

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Some 40,000 young people are expected to gather in Zagreb, Croatia, for the Taizé Community's 29th European meeting, the latest stop on the "pilgrimage of trust on Earth." In this interview …

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Pontiff Encourages Taizé Gathering Set for Zagreb

A Sign of Hope for Humanity, Says Papal Message

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In a message to the young people who will take part in the Taizé Community's 29th European meeting, Benedict XVI says that such gatherings are a sign of hope for humanity. About 40,000 young …

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Lived and Communicated Charity

Interview With Father Alfonso Crippa, of Servants of Charity

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The priority of the Servants of Charity is to live and communicate charity, according to the congregation's recently elected superior general. In this interview with ZENIT, Father Alfonso …

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Brother Roger: Full Communion, Not Conversion

Statement From Taizé Community

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Here is a press statement issued by the ecumenical Community of Taizé, following news in the press of an alleged conversion to Catholicism by Brother Roger, founder of the group. Brother …

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Mill Hill Missionary Remembered in Kenya

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Father John Kaiser, the American Mill Hill missionary whose death six years ago in Kenya is still unresolved, will be honored in Nairobi. Father John Anthony Kaiser, native of Minnesota, was …

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