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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, (Zenit.org) | 448 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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Articles from "Bishops' Documents"

Fr. Brendan Leahy's Statement on His Appointment as Bishop of Limerick

"God is Indeed at Work in our Lives"

Limerick, (Zenit.org) | 975 hits

Here is the text of Fr. Brendan Leahy regarding the announcement of his appointment as Bishop of Limerick. * * * There is a line of Scripture that says blessed are those who set out with …

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Final Communiqué Issued by the Bishops Attending the Holy Land Coordination

"Our Faith was Enriched by the Strength and Fortitude of the People we Met"

Jerusalem, (Zenit.org) | 459 hits

Here isthe final communiqué issued by the Bishops’ fromUS, Canada and Europe who attended the 2013’s Holy Land Coordinationat the end of their visit in the Holy Land. * * * Since the Bishops …

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Archbishop Diarmuid Martin's Midnight Mass Homily

"Christmas Can be a Moment of the Most Profound and Valid Human Emotions"

Dublin, (Zenit.org) | 972 hits

The Gospel we have just heard is about two kingdoms. There is the kingdom of Cesar Augustus, the Roman Emperor who calls a census of the entire world. He is anxious to consolidate his reign …

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Call for Action in Response to Newtown Tragedy

"We Must Confront Violence with Love"

Washington, D.C., (Zenit.org) | 747 hits

Bishop Stephen E. Blaire of Stockton, Bishop John C. Wester of Salt Lake City, and Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades of Fort Wayne-South Bend December 21, 2012 The Lord Jesus Christ, in his Sermon on …

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Christmas Stars

Damascus, (Zenit.org) | 829 hits

Here is the Christmas message sent by the Maronite Archbishop of Damascus, Archbishop Samir Nassar. * * * 1)IN THE FOOTSTEPSOF THE HOLYFAMILY ITis not uncommonthesedaysto seePalestinian …

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