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The program of events connected to the canonization of Josemaría Escrivá de Balaguer began here Thursday with the transfer of his remains from the prelatic Church of Our Lady of Peace to the …

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Africa Has a Lot to Offer, Says Opus Dei Prelate

Bishop Echevarría Comments on Initiatives in That Continent

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With the canonization of its founder approaching, Opus Dei has chosen to put a spotlight on its initiatives in Africa, where the prelature has been active for 45 years. The "presence of the …

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Escrivá's Canonization to Have an Ecumenical Flair

Non-Catholics Expected at Sunday's Event

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Lutherans, Anglicans and Orthodox will be among the 200,000-plus people expected to participate Sunday in the canonization of Josemaría Escrivá de Balaguer, giving an ecumenical touch to the …

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Romanian's Visit May Boost Catholic-Orthodox Dialogue

Patriarch Teoctist's Will See Pope During Weeklong Stay in Rome

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Romanian Orthodox Patriarch Teoctist's upcoming visit to the Pope is expected to give a boost to Catholic-Orthodox dialogue. The patriarch is reciprocating for the trip John Paul II made to …

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Escrivá's Canonization Expected to Draw 230,000

Pilgrims from 84 Countries Heading to Rome for Sunday's Ceremony

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Organizers for the canonization of Blessed Josemaría Escrivá de Balaguer are expecting 230,000 pilgrims from 84 countries to attend. According to the Organizing Committee, 40% of the pilgrims …

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Josemaría Escrivá's Crusade for Holiness

The Life and Times of Opus Dei Founder

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With the canonization of Josemaría Escrivá approaching this Sunday, the Vatican's Office of Liturgical Celebrations pointed out the highlights of the life of the Opus Dei founder. A statement …

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Escrivá Canonization to Spur Development Projects in Africa

Every Pilgrim Will Offer 5 Euro for "Harambee 2002"

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The Oct. 6 canonization of Josemaría Escrivá, founder of Opus Dei, will help to stimulate educational projects in Africa. The organizing committee for the canonization has created a fund …

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Josemaría Escrivá's Message: Sanctification of Ordinary Life

Monsignor Flavio Capucci, Postulator of the Cause of Canonization

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On Oct. 6, John Paul II will proclaim Opus Dei founder Josemaría Escrivá de Balaguer (1902-1975) a saint. The canonization is expected to be one of the largest in Rome's history. Monsignor …

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Escrivá Always Knew His Place, Says Cardinal Ratzinger

Vatican Prefect Faith Presents Book on Opus Dei Founder

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The secret of Josemaría Escrivá de Balaguers holiness was his conviction that he was only Gods instrument, says Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger. The prefect of the Congregation for the Doctrine of …

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3 Canonizations May Draw Huge Crowds

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Among the nine faithful whose canonization dates were announced today, are three figures who have inspired extraordinary interest worldwide. Josemaría Escrivá de Balaguer (1902-1975), founder …

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Canonization Dates Set for Escrivá, Padre Pio, Juan Diego

9 to Be Honored, Including 2 in Latin America

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John Paul II will proclaim nine new saints between May 10 and Oct. 6, including canonizations that will take place in Mexico and Guatemala, the Vatican announced. The Vatican Press Office …

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Canonization Dates to Be Announced on Feb. 26

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The Vatican Press Office officially disclosed that on Feb. 26 an Ordinary Public Consistory will announce the canonization dates of Padre Pio, Josemaría Escrivá de Balaguer and Juan Diego. …

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June Canonization for Padre Pio?

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Padre Pio of Pietrelcina will be canonized June 16, reported a Rome newspaper. Il Messaggero today also reported that Opus Dei founder Josemaría Escrivá de Balaguer will be canonized Sept. 22. …

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The date of the canonization of Padre Pio, Josemaría Escrivá and Juan Diego likely will be published Feb. 26. That is a fair guess based on the calendar of papal celebrations this month. The …

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Solidarity Projects Mark Blessed Escrivá´s Centenary

Health and Educational Institutions Inaugurated

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A range of solidarity initiatives, from a medical services facility in the Congo, to a rural formation center for women in Peru, were launched officially to mark the centenary of the birth of …

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