Articles on this issue "Pontifical Council for Health Care Ministry"

Vatican Message for Today's World Autism Day

"Love beyond stigma"

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Here is a message from the president of the Pontifical Council for Health Care Ministry, Archbishop Zygmunt Zimowski, marking today's 6th World Autism Awareness Day. * * * "Dearest brothers …

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"I've Got Down Syndrome. So What?"

President of Jérôme Lejeune Foundation USA on Changing Mentalities and Recognizing Unique Gifts

New York, (Zenit.org) Kathleen Naab | 1469 hits

Today's World Down Syndrome Day is now in its second year of recognition by the United Nations. A statement on the Day from UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon affirms that discrimination …

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Health Care Council President on World Day of the Sick

Archbishop Zimowski Stresses Importance of Prayer

Rome, (Zenit.org) José Antonio Varela Vidal | 1323 hits

A week from today, the Feb. 11 feast of Our Lady of Lourdes, the Church will celebrate the 21st World Day of the Sick, an occasion of reflection and prayer for all those who suffer, but also …

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Spain: Abortions in Church-Associated Hospitals Cause "Concern"

Vatican Says Catholic Institutions Are Called to Protect Life

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The Vatican is expressing its concern over the relationship between the Archdiocese of Barcelona and several hospitals in the area that continue to carry out abortions. The Pontifical Council …

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Vatican Calls Rich to Make Universal Health Care Possible

Laments That "Poor People Miss Out"

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The president of the Pontifical Council for Health Care Ministry says rich nations will have to show solidarity with poor countries if the right to health care is to become a reality. …

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Vatican Address to World Health Organization Assembly

"Despite Progress ... We Are Still a Long Way From Universal Coverage"

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Here is the address delivered by Archbishop Zygmunt Zimowski, the president of the Pontifical Council for Health Care Ministry, to the World Health Organization's 64th World Health Assembly, …

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UK Diocesan Health Care Advisor Awarded by Vatican

Father Scott Lauds Church's Chaplaincy Work

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The Pontifical Council for Health Care Ministry honored Father Peter Scott, advisor for health care chaplaincy to Archbishop Vincent Nichols of Westminster. The Good Samaritan medal was …

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Pope Encourages Reflection on Mystery of Suffering

Archbishop Zimowski Warns Against Ideologies in Health Sector

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Vatican Official Notes Ignorance Surrounding Leprosy

Recalls Church's History of Caring for Victims

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Message for 58th World Leprosy Day

"To Unite Our Efforts to Express Better Justice and Love Toward Lepers"

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Here is a translation of the message that Archbishop Zygmunt Zimowski, president of the Pontifical Council for Health Care Ministry, published for the 58th World Leprosy Day, which was …

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Benedict XVI Reminds That Leprosy Still Strikes

Vatican Official Laments Cult of the Body While Thousands Suffer Basic Needs

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Benedict XVI is reminding the world that leprosy is not something of the past, but still strikes "many people in conditions of great misery." The Pope said this today after he had prayed the …

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Social Doctrine Facing "Unheard of" Attacks

Vatican Official Says an Adequate Response Is Needed

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Threats to life, especially abortion, euthanasia and the destruction of embryos, have "introduced unheard of challenges for Christian social doctrine and call for adequate answers," says the …

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Pope: Health Justice Should Be a State Priority

Calls for Protection of Life

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Pope's Message to Health Care Conference

"The Bond Between Justice and Charity ... Is Very Close"

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Here is a translation of the message that Benedict XVI sent to the 25th international conference of the Pontifical Council for Health Care Ministry, which began today in Rome. The congress is …

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Prelate Calls for Equitable, Human Health Care

Conference Applies "Caritas in Veritate" to Medical Industry

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Archbishop Zygmunt Zimowski is underlining the need for human health care for all, following the principles outlined in "Caritas in Veritate." The president of the Pontifical Council for …

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