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There is no ethics without full respect for human person, Vatican says at UNESCO summit

Oct 12, 2004

Msgr. Francesco Follo, Holy See permanent observer to the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization on the occasion of... Read more

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Pope's Apostolic Letter for the Year of the Eucharist now available in English

Oct 11, 2004

Pope John Paul II’s Apostolic Letter, Mane Nobiscum Domine,  "Stay with us, Lord," on the occasion of the Year of... Read more

Pope wants Catholics to give “strong witness” in political life

Oct 10, 2004

At the conclusion of the recitation of the Angelus this Sunday, Pope John Paul II greeted the participants of the... Read more

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Eucharist must move Christians to effective charity, Pope says

Oct 10, 2004

On Sunday, the day of the opening of the International Eucharistic Congress in Guadalajara, Mexico, on the theme "'The Eucharist,... Read more

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Pope challenges youth to make Eucharist "the center of your life"

Oct 10, 2004

This morning Pope John Paul II received youth from the diocese of Rome who are participating in a mission to... Read more

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Protect unborn children from moment of conception, says Pope to Brazil

Oct 10, 2004

Pope John Paul II received the Brazilian ambassador this morning and asked that Brazilians “safeguard unborn children from the moment... Read more

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Pope asks Sisters of Notre Dame to renew fidelity to original charisma

Oct 10, 2004

Pope John Paul II received seventy participants in the 11th General Chapter of the Congregation of the Sisters of Notre... Read more

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Cardinals double as sports commentators on Vatican Radio

Oct 10, 2004

Vatican Radio has launched a program featuring Italian Cardinals and bishops offering their commentary on the popular Italian Soccer League,... Read more

Pope presents Apostolic Letter to mark beginning of Year of the Eucharist

Oct 7, 2004

Pope John Paul II's Apostolic Letter "Mane Nobiscum Domine" ("Stay with us, Lord"), on the occasion of the October 2004-October... Read more

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Title of bishop is of service, not power, Pope tells American Bishops

Oct 7, 2004

Bishops from the province of New York were received by Pope John Paul II this morning on the completion of... Read more

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Political action must be taken with high ethical standard, Pope says

Oct 7, 2004

Pope John Paul II issued a message yesterday to participants in the 44th Social Week of Italian Catholics, stressing the... Read more

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Compendium of Church's Social Doctrine to be released by the Vatican later in October

Oct 7, 2004

The Pontifical Council for Justice and Peace will publish a "Compendium of the Social Doctrine of the Church" on October... Read more

Pope John Paul's new book on Philosophy of History unveiled

Oct 6, 2004

The Vatican spokesman Joaquin Navarro Valls revealed Wednesday  during the Frankfurt Book Fair the latest title from Pope John Paul... Read more

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Man is capable of knowing objective norms of moral behavior, Pope says

Oct 6, 2004

On receiving this morning members of the International Theological Commission which is celebrating its annual plenary in the Vatican, Pope... Read more

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Pope replaces ousted Bishop in Austria

Oct 6, 2004

On Thursday, Pope John Paul II appointed Bishop Klaus Kung of Feldkirch, as the new bishop of  the diocese of... Read more

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International theological symposium on Eucharist underway in Mexico

Oct 6, 2004

The three-day international theological- pastoral symposium on the Eucharist, focusing on Pope John Paul II’s encyclical "Ecclesia de Eucharistia," began... Read more

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Russian army choir, orchestra, and ballet corps to perform for Pope

Oct 6, 2004

On the eve of the 26th anniversary of his election to the papacy, the Russian Army Choir, orchestra and ballet... Read more

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At general audience, Pope says marriage is a sign of God's love for humanity

Oct 5, 2004

In this morning’s general audience in St. Peter's Square, Pope John Paul II, speaking on the second part of Psalm... Read more

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Destiny of Children dead without baptism being discussed by Theological Commision

Oct 5, 2004

The theme of the “the fate of children who die without receiving the sacrament of baptism in the context of... Read more

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Holy See: UN is vital, but needs to be more efficient

Oct 5, 2004

Archbishop Celestino Migliore, Holy See permanent observer to the United Nations, highlighted the importance of the United Nations principles as... Read more