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Cardinal Sandri Makes Appeal For Good Friday Collection

Annual Collection Supports Holy Sites and Communities Living in the Region

Vatican City, February 27, 2013 (Zenit.org) Junno Arocho Esteves | 1409 hits

In a letter sent to Bishops around the world, Cardinal Leonardo Sandri, Prefect of the Congregation for Eastern Churches, made an appeal for the Good Friday Collection in support of the Holy …

"This assistance maintains the Holy Sites, as well as the communities that dwell there."

Vatican City, February 27, 2013 (Zenit.org) | 1682 hits

Here is the text of the letter sent by Cardinal Leonardo Sandri, Prefect of the Congregation for Eastern Churches, to the Bishops of the Catholic Church around the world regarding the Good …

Pontiff Receives Recently Appointed Bishops in Audience

September 20, 2012 | 1540 hits

The opening of the Year of Faith, the 50thanniversary of the beginning of Vatican Council II, the 20thyear of the Catechism of the Catholic Church and the 13thGeneral Assembly of the Synod of …

Offers Bishops a Reflection on Charisms

September 15, 2011 | 3179 hits

As the Holy Spirit continues to build the Church and inspire new charisms, it is the role of the bishop to accept the gifts with gratitude, but also to discern and judge their validity, says …

"The Bishop ... Has the Duty of Unifying and Harmonizing Charismatic Diversity"

September 15, 2011 | 2597 hits

Here is a translation of the address Benedict XVI gave today to a group of some 100 newly ordained bishops upon receiving them in audience this morning in the apostolic palace in Castel …

Urges Aid Agencies to Help Eastern Faithful Remain in Homeland

June 24, 2011 | 1702 hits

Christians living in the Middle East should be treated not as strangers, but as citizens, Benedict XVI said today to members of the Assembly of Societies for Aid to Eastern Churches (ROACO). …

"Never Forget the Eucharistic Dimension of Your Objective"

June 24, 2011 | 1147 hits

Here is a translation of the address Benedict XVI delivered today on receiving in audience members of the Assembly of Societies for Aid to Eastern Churches (ROACO). * * * [In Italian] Esteemed …

Photo Exhibit Launched in Spoleto to Honor John Paul II

May 24, 2011 | 2586 hits

Cardinal Leonardo Sandri says the May 1 beatification of Pope John Paul II was an embrace the whole world gave to "the great Pope." That embrace is being prolonged, he said, at a photo exhibit …

Middle East Churches Should Imitate 1st Christians

April 12, 2011 | 2182 hits

Christian unity is key for the survival of the Church in the Middle East, just as it was for the first Christians of Jerusalem, according to the secretary-general of the synod of bishops, …

Appeals to Faithful to Promote Peace in the East

March 21, 2011 | 1637 hits

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"We Must Never Resign Ourselves to the Absence of Peace"

March 21, 2011 | 1437 hits

Here is the letter sent by Cardinal Leonardo Sandri, prefect of the Congregation for Eastern Churches, on the occasion of the Good Friday Collection that supports the Church in the Holy Land. …

Says This Is the Moment for Christians to Step Forward

February 17, 2011 | 1543 hits

The prefect of the Congregation for Eastern Churches is affirming that Egypt is called to be a great nation in Africa in relation to its neighboring countries. Cardinal Leonardo Sandri …

Pays Homage to Those Who Suffer for Gospel

June 25, 2010 | 1865 hits

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Cardinal Recalls Responsibility of Universal Church

March 08, 2010 | 2433 hits

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"Reinforce the Solidarity That Has Been Shown so Far"

March 08, 2010 | 2076 hits

Here is the letter the prefect of the Congregation for Eastern Churches, Cardinal Leonardo Sandri, sent to the bishops regarding the collection for the Church in the Holy Land, which …