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UK Prelates on Same-Sex Marriage Bill: It's Not too Late to Think Again

Warn That Legislation Is 'Far More Profound Than First Appears'

London, May 16, 2013 (Zenit.org) | 791 hits

Here is a statement from Archbishop Vincent Nichols of Westminster and Archbishop Peter Smith of Southwark regarding the same-sex "marriage" bill set to be debated next week in Parliament. * * * We urge members of the House of Commons to think again about the long term consequences of the Marriage (same sex cou...

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Statement by Bishop-elect Browne on His Appointment as Bishop of Kerry

Kerry, Ireland, May 03, 2013 (Zenit.org) | 1737 hits

Here is the address given by Bishop-elect Browne regarding his appointment by Pope Francis as Bishop of Kerry in Ireland. * * * A Easpaig, muintir Cill Áirne, muintir Deoise Ciarraí, gach …

"Pope Francis has reminded us that Jesus Christ is everything"

Dublin, March 19, 2013 (Zenit.org) | 1775 hits

Here is the statement made by CardinalSeán Brady, Archbishop of Armagh and Primate of All Ireland regarding the Inauguration of the Petrine Ministry Mass of Pope Francis, held today in St. …

"Please join me in giving thanks to the Father for the gift of Pope Francis"

Denver, Colorado, March 14, 2013 (Zenit.org) | 924 hits

Here is the statement from Archbishop Samuel Aquila of Denver, Colorado, released Wednesday. * * * “You are Peter, the rock,” said Jesus Christ to his apostle Simon Peter “and upon this rock …

"He is a wonderful choice; a pastor God sends not just to the Church but to every person of good will"

Philadelphia, March 13, 2013 (Zenit.org) | 1876 hits

STATEMENT OF ARCHBISHOP CHARLES J. CHAPUTUPON THE ELECTION OF OUR NEW HOLY FATHER, POPE FRANCIS I first met our new Holy Father at Rome's 1997 Synod for America, and still have a gift from …

Vatican City, February 28, 2013 (Zenit.org) | 2050 hits

Message to the Archdiocese of St Andrews and Edinburgh From Archbishop Philip Tartaglia, Apostolic Administrator My Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, The Holy Father, Pope Benedict XVI, …

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