Articles on this issue "charity"
St. Mary Magdalene de' Pazzi is a symbolic figure of living love that recalls an essential dimension of every Christian life, says Benedict XVI. The Pope said this in a letter to the Cardinal …
read moreHere is a Vatican translation of Benedict XVI's April 22 homily at the basilica which houses St. Augustine's tomb. * * * PASTORAL VISIT TO VIGEVANO AND PAVIA (ITALY) CELEBRATION OF VESPERS …
read moreHere is the text of an address from Dominican Father Augustine De Noia, the undersecretary of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith. The address was given April 27 as part of the …
read moreHere is a translation of a commentary by the Pontifical Household preacher, Capuchin Father Raniero Cantalamessa, on the readings from this Sunday's liturgy. * * * A New Commandment Fifth …
read moreBenedict XVI is emphasizing that even in the most just society, there will always be a place for charity. The Pope said that in a note sent to Mary Ann Glendon, president of the Pontifical …
read moreBenedict XVI reiterated again the central message of his pontificate -- God is love -- when visiting the tomb of St. Augustine. The Pope spoke of charity on Sunday before Augustine's remains …
read moreWhile people living in displacement camps now have access to basic services, remote communities in Darfur have received little humanitarian assistance because of continued security threats to …
read moreCharity is the key to reading the postsynodal exhortation "Sacramentum Caritatis" and also to understanding Benedict XVI's thought, says the author of a book on the Eucharist. Father Nicola …
read moreHere is the Vatican translation of Benedict XVI's March 8 address to the members of the "Circolo San Pietro." * * * ADDRESS OF HIS HOLINESS BENEDICT XVI TO THE MEMBERS OF THE "CIRCOLO SAN …
read moreIn the Eucharist, Jesus transmits his love to us so that we can live the commandment of charity, says Benedict XVI. The Pope said this today in his address before praying the Angelus in St. …
read moreIn addition to prayer and fasting, Lent is a time to renew our commitment to the poor, Benedict XVI said when receiving the annual Peter's Pence. The members of St. Peter's Circle presented …
read moreBenedict XVI's vicar for Vatican City commissioned young people engaged in works of charity to be "traffic signs directing to happiness." Archbishop Angelo Comastri met recently in Rome with …
read moreArchbishop Paul Cordes says the primary objective of Catholic charities is to show the love of God. The president of the Pontifical Council Cor Unum, which helps the Pope to promote and …
read moreOrthodox Patriarch Alexy II congratulated Aid to the Church in Need and its president, Hans Peter Röthlin, on its 60th anniversary. The Germany-based international Catholic charity reported …
read moreHere is the Vatican translation of the address Benedict XVI delivered today before reciting the midday Angelus with several thousand people gathered in St. Peter's Square. * * * Dear Brothers …
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