Articles on this issue "Europe"

Pope: New Humanity Possible With Conversion to God

Addresses Macedonia's President on Feast of Sts. Cyril and Methodius

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If we continually convert our hearts to God we can make choices free of egotistical interest and thereby participate in the birth of a new humanity, says Benedict XVI. The Pope made this point …

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Europe's Unity Will Be Firmer If Based on Roots, Says Pontiff

Addresses Bulgarian Delegation for Feast of Continent's Patrons

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The Christian faith is indissolubly intertwined with the history of Europe, and moves toward the political unity of the continent will fare better if its Christian roots are kept in mind, says …

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Address to Bulgarian Delegation on Europe's Patrons

"In Europe's Complex History, Christianity Represents a Central and Defining Element"

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Here is a translation of Benedict XVI's address today to Tsetska Tsacheva, chairwoman of the National Assembly of Bulgaria, whom he received in audience together with a Catholic-Orthodox …

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EU Condemns Anti-Christian Terrorist Acts

Vatican Radio Welcomes Commitment to Religious Freedom

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The foreign ministers of the Council of the European Union issued a statement condemning terrorist acts against Christians and other religious groups. This statement, publicized Monday at the …

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Europe's Bishops Urge Defence of Religious Freedom

Note Christian Role in Continental Integration

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Several Catholic bishops of Europe recently met with Orthodox, Protestant and Anglican leaders to once again call for the defence of religious liberty, especially of Christians. The annual …

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EU Bishops Stress Integration in Universities

Discuss Pastoral Initiatives in Education

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The bishops of Europe are underlining the need for integration within the various disciplines in the university, to unite efforts to seek the truth. This was one of the topics discussed in a …

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EU Bishops Study Pastoral Work in Universities

Target Areas of Dialogue Between Faith and Science

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The bishops of Europe are meeting with Holy See representatives to strategize about pastoral work in universities. This four-day congress in Munich on "Formation, Education and the Gospel: …

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Aid Agency Lauds Europe's Defense of Christians

EU Foreign Affairs Council to Discuss Furthering Religious Liberty

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Aid to the Church in Need is lauding the efforts of several European institutions to raise awareness of the plight of Christians who have suffered attacks recently in countries such as Iraq …

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A Remembrance Day for Modern Martyrs?

Proponent Notes Ignorance About Present-Day Persecution

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A representative of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe is proposing a remembrance day for modern martyrs, in tribute of the many Christians killed over the last decades in …

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Patriarch's Address at Holy Land Coordination Meeting

"Help Us in ... Preserving the Christian Presence in Jerusalem"

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Here is the opening address of Latin Patriarch Fouad Twal of Jerusalem to open the annual meeting of the Coordination of Episcopal Conferences in Support of the Church of the Holy Land and the …

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OSCE Asked to Aid World's Most Persecuted Religion

Cardinal Bertone Urges European Security Group to Help Christians

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Benedict XVI's secretary of state is urging the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe to give priority to the fundamental right of religious freedom. In an address Wednesday at …

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Pontiff Greets European Cor Unum Retreat

Urges Participants to Renew Commitment to Serve

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Bishops of Africa, Europe Stress Missionary Call

Affirm Intercontinental Solidarity and Communion

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The missionary vocation is an essential part of the Church, affirmed the African and European bishops who participated in a recent seminar in Abidjan. The prelates met Nov. 10 in a seminar …

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Europe Upholds Right to Conscientious Objection

Doctor Affirms Ethical Values of Medical Work

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The Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe decided to uphold the right to conscientious objection of medical practitioners, faced to the critics who proposed doing removing this …

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"Green" Pilgrims Reach Journey's End

Church in Europe Emphasizes Commitment to Creation

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A group of some 50 pilgrims concluded the so-called green pilgrimage Sunday, reaching their destination at the Mariazell Shrine in Austria, and affirming principles about respect for creation …

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