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Pope's Address to Pontifical Council for Migrants

"In a world where there is so much talk of rights, it seems the only one that has them is money"

Vatican City, May 24, 2013 (Zenit.org) | 559 hits

Here is a translation of the Pope's address to participants in the Plenary Assembly of the Pontifical Council for the Pastoral Care of Migrants and Travelers. He reflected on the topic “The Pastoral Concern of the Church in the Context of Forced Migrations.” * * * Lord Cardinals, Venerable Brothers in the ...

Articles from "Various Documents"

Letter to Pope Benedict from Chinese Clergy and Faithful

Vatican City, February 28, 2013 (Zenit.org) | 2569 hits

Here is the translation of a letter sent by members of the clergy and faithful of China sent to the Holy Father after his announcement that he would be retiring from the Petrine Ministry. * * …

"We are perhaps most thankful, Holy Father, for your own personal search for holiness throughout the course of your life"

Washington, D.C., February 25, 2013 (Zenit.org) | 1364 hits

Most Holy Father: Greetings in our Lord Jesus Christ! Presently assembled for our annual winter meeting, we, the National Board of the Conference of Major Superiors of Men in the United …

"Since you have done so much for us, leading us both personally and by means of your delegate, the news of your resignation fills us with sadness"

Rome, February 20, 2013 (Zenit.org) | 1658 hits

Here is a letter to Benedict XVI from the vicar general of the Legionaries of Christ, thanking the Pope for his pontificate. * * * February 15, 2013 His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI Most Holy …

"We may say that we are saddened by the news, but also very grateful for the many expressions of love towards us and towards the Neocatechumenal Way"

Vatican City, February 13, 2013 (Zenit.org) | 2179 hits

Here is the translation of a statement released byKiko Argüello, Carmen Hernandez, and Fr. Mario Pezzi, initiators of the Neocatechumenal Way, on Pope Benedict XVI's resignation. * * * …

"Creation is entrusted to humanity to be cultivated and safeguarded as a precious gift"

Vatican City, January 23, 2013 (Zenit.org) | 832 hits

Here is the text of a letter sent by Jesuit Father Federico Lombardi, director of the Vatican press office, in response to a feature by National Geographic titled "Ivory Worship." The feature …

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