Articles on this issue "Pontifical Council for Justice and Peace"

Holy See Releases Papal Message for World Day of Peace

Emphasizes Role of Peacemakers as Promoters of Life in Its Fullest Expression

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Cardinal Peter Kodwo Appiah Turkson, president of the Pontifical Council for Justice and Peace along with Bishop Mario Toso, secretary of the same Council presented Pope Benedict XVI's Message …

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Cardinal Turkson on Assisi Event: Religions Key to Peace

Movements Join Curia in Promoting Pilgrimage

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The president of the Pontifical Council for Justice and Peace is joining his voice to those who have clarified Benedict XVI's hopes for the October meeting in Assisi, saying that religious …

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The Church's Commitment to Promoting Fraternity

Caritas President Discusses Social Doctrine in Latin America

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Political systems can try to promote liberty and equality, but in order to promote fraternity, human beings must be recognized as children of the same Father, says Cardinal Oscar Andrés …

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Hong Kong Issues Chinese Social Doctrine Compendium

Cardinal Turkson Urges Parish Groups to Promote Teachings

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Parish-based groups that work toward the implementation of Catholic social teaching are the hands and feet of the Pontifical Council for Justice and Peace, says its president. Cardianl Peter …

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Religious Freedom Is Under Threat, Says Cardinal

Warns Against Secularism, Fundamentalism

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Cardinal Turkson's Comments on Papal Peace Message

"Religious Freedom ... Has Come Under Great Stress and Threat"

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Here is the text of the comments made today by Cardinal Peter Turkson, president of the Pontifical Council for Justice and Peace, at a press conference for the presentation of Benedict XVI's …

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Vatican: Let Peace Begin in Jerusalem

Cardinal Turkson Sends Note for Holy Land Prayer Day

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Message for Holy Land Peace Day

"We Want Peace ... Beginning in Jerusalem!"

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Here is a translation of the message sent by the Pontifical Council for Justice and Peace for the Third International Day of Intercession for Peace in the Holy Land. The letter, dated Nov. 16 …

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Cardinal Turkson: Today's Wars Won't Bring Future Peace

Justice, Peace Council President Stresses Role of Religions in Reconciliation

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The wars of today will not lead to the peace of tomorrow, says the president of the Pontifical Council for Justice and Peace. This was affirmed by Cardinal Peter Turkson in an address at a …

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Pope Calls for Study, Diffusion of Social Doctrine

Encourages Public Work Led by God's Love

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Social Justice and Evangelization (Part 2)

Interview With Cardinal Peter Turkson

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Social Justice and Evangelization (Part 1)

Interview With Cardinal Peter Turkson

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The challenge of serving as the Benedict XVI's voice on matters of "justice and peace" must be overwhelming. It requires applying time-tested principles to a vast quantity of issues in many …

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Vatican Aide: Women Spiritual Guides Deserve Credit

Female in the Curia Says Her Role Is Respected, Welcomed

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One of the Church's leading women is calling for wider recognition of the contribution women make, particularly as spiritual guides. Flaminia Giovannelli, undersecretary at the Pontifical …

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Poverty Growing in Europe, Holy See Warns

Participates in Summit With EU Religious Leaders

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Social inequalities are growing at an alarming rate in Europe, along with unemployment and other problems, the Holy See warned at the annual summit of religious leaders with institutions of …

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Taking the Reins of Justice and Peace

Cardinal Turkson Hints at Future of Dicastery

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