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Israeli president, Pope meet, express hopes for Middle East peace deal
(September 3, 2010) Pope Benedict XVI received Israeli President Shimon Peres in a private audience on Thursday as the first direct peace talks in two years between Israeli and Palestinian leaders were launched in the United States. The two leaders expressed hopes that the renewal of direct talks in Washington would contribute to the "reaching of an agreement that is respectful of the legitimate ...»
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Pope wishes European bishops’ ‘green’ pilgrimage
(September 3, 2010) Pope Benedict XVI sent his good wishes to participants in an environmental pilgrimage organized by the Council of European Bishops’ Conferences, CCEE, hoping the initiative will help arouse a renewed commitment in all to protect God’s creation. Writing on behalf of the Pope, Vatican Secretary of State, Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone sent a brief message to CCEE president, ...»
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Pope's general audience of Sept. 1
(September 1, 2010) Every week on Wednesday, the Pope holds a public meeting, called the general audience, during which pilgrims and tourists who come to Rome have a chance of seeing and hearing him speak. The general audience is normally held in the Vatican, but this summer Pope Benedict XVI has been holding it at the papal summer residence on the hill town of Castel Gandolfo, just outside Rome, ...»
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Pope’s missionary prayer intention for September
(Sept.01,2010) The Missionary Prayer intention for September is that by opening our hearts to love, we may put an end to wars and conflicts, which continue to cause bloodshed in the world. Perhaps you may wonder what war has to do with missions. Well, ask any missionary, striving to bring the Gospel to people, who are caught up in a war or conflict. War hinders evangelization .In times of war, people ...»
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