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Pope Benedict XVI closed the Second Special Assembly of the Synod of Bishops for Africa today with Mass in St. Peters Basilica.

In his Homily, the Holy Father said the global development model should be renewed so that it is able "to include all peoples and not only those already adequately equipped."

The Pope said globalization "is a human reality" that may be modified, and that the Church "works with its personalist and communitarian vision to guide the process in terms of real authentically human r

The 2nd Special Assembly of the Synod of Bishops for Africa closed today, with the Synod Fathers voting to approve 57 propositions to be sent to the Holy Father for his preparation of the post-Synodal exhortation.

Speaking at a press conference following the close of the last general congregation on Saturday morning, the synods General Rapporteur and newly nominated President of the Pontifical Council for Justice and Peace, Cardinal Peter Turkson told reporters the theme of the first Synod on Africa the

The term Church - Family of God is no longer just a concept or an idea: it is a living experience of these weeks.

We really were the Family of God are gathered here.

The theme itself was not an easy challenge, with two dangers.

With the help of the Lord, we have done a good job.

This theme: reconciliation, justice and peace certainly implies a strong political dimension but it is clear that reconciliation, justice and peace are not possible without a profound purification of the heart, without

Theology without faith is a mere intellectual exercise
Faith is above all an individual and intimate encounter with Jesus; it means experiencing His closeness, His friendship and His love. This is what Benedict XVI said during the General Audience catechesis on October 21st in St. Peters Square before approximately 40 thousand faithful. His catechesis was dedicated to the figure of St. Bernard of Clairvaux, one of the most outstanding theologians of the Middle Ages.Quoting the French Abbot, the Pope remind

The Holy See has prepared a new canonical structure for Anglican clergy and faithful who wish to enter into the Catholic Church. The announcement was made by Cardinal Levada, Prefect of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith during the Holy Sees Press Conference on Tuesday, October 20th.In his forthcoming Apostolic Constitution, Benedict XVI has introduced a canonical structure that establishes Personal Ordinariates, which will allow former Anglicans to enter full communion with the Catholic Church

Pope Bendedict XVI met with the President of the Czech Republic Vaclav Klaus on Saturday afternoon, and delivered an address to civil authorities and the diplomatic corps, telling them Europe is more than a continent, it is a house, a spiritual homeland, the hallmarks of which are freedom and Christian values.

While respecting the distinction between political and religious spheres, said Pope Benedict, Christianity has a unique role in the formation of consciences. The Holy Father said faith and the sea

Benedict XVI: Christ saves us from the ills of the spirit
Pope Benedict XVI celebrated Mass on Sunday morning at Brno in Moravia, the second city of the Czech Republic. The central theme of the Mass was Christian hope. In his homily, the Holy Father emphasized the need to build on Christ, our life. The Pope said that although technical developments and the improvement of social structures are certainly important and necessary but not sufficient to guarantee the moral well-being of society. Before the Angel

To help priests by example, to strengthen the life of prayer, and to always keep in mind that Christ is the centre and the source of all pastoral commitment. These were the themes that Benedict XVI underlined in his speech to 120 recently-consecrated bishops who were gathered in the Vatican for a congress organized by the Congregation for Bishops and the Congregation for the Oriental Churches.Recalling the Year for Priests, the Pope noted that one of the bishops essential tasks is that of helping priests --

Rediscovering the Christian traditions in a land that is marked by the action of the great missionary saints Cyril and Methodius and a crossroads of peoples and cultures. This was how Pope Benedict XVI presented his Apostolic voyage to the Czech Republic upon his arrival in Prague, during the welcome speech delivered at the airport, in the presence of Czech President Vaclav Klaus and the religious and civil authorities of the country. Pope Benedict said these lands are a crossroads of peoples and cultures,

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Pope: Bishop in the service of Truth, with prudence and good.

Loyalty, prudence and goodness. These are the three characteristics that crystallize the soul of a good bishop, who fulfils his mandate by serving God and his will. Ordaining five new bishops Saturday Pope Benedict XVI recalled how above all the consecrated should "heal mans inner wound, his distance from God." Without seeking power, prestige or esteem, the bishop should lead "men to Jesus Christ and thus towards the living God," introducing t

Pope: "Love your neighbour with a pure and generous heart."

Jesus did not come to teach a philosophy but to show us a way, indeed, the way that leads to life, said Benedict XVI during todays Angelus. Taking his cue from the Gospel of the day, the Pope recalled how faith itself is dead if is not followed by deeds. Every believer, therefore, is called to testify in practice the teachings of Jesus, who by his very existence has shown us that only love can change the world. "If you love your neighbour with a

4000 pilgrims packed into the courtyard of the Papal Summer Residence in Castel Gandolfo for Pope Benedicts first weekly general audience since returning from his vacation in the Italian Alps.

As he promised during his Angelus on Sunday, he dedicated his catechesis to St. John Vianney, the Cure of Ars who is the patron of the Year of Priests.

Insert Yesterday the Church celebrated the one hundred and fiftieth anniversary of the death of Saint John Vianney, the Curé of Ars, who is the patron saint of

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Those who live a situation of economic difficulty must not be discouraged, because "Providence always helps those who do good and are committed to justice, it helps those who think not only themselves but also of those who are worse off. This was Pope Benedict XVI Angelus message Sunday delivered at Romano Canavese, Piedmont in the diocese of Ivrea, birthplace of the Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone. Benedict XVI, with his right wrist in plaster due to a fracture suffered Thursday evenin

Pope Benedict XVI received in audience the President of the United States of America, Barack H. Obama. The primary focus of the discussions were issues that constitute a great challenge for the future of every nation and for the real progress of peoples, such as the defence and promotion of life and the right to conscientious objection. Immigration was also mentioned, with particular attention to family reunification. Issues of international politics, in the light of the results of the Summit of the G8 were

Benedict XVI met this morning with Vietnamese Bishops at the end of their Ad Limina Visit . Believers he told them on this occasion , should loyally contribute towards creating a society that is just , supportive and fair within the socio political context they live in. The Church the pope went on to say is actively engaged in promoting charity and religion does not represent a danger for the unity of a nation, but rather a selfless service to society. Highlighting the particular situation of the Church in

No more war, no more violence, no more injustice. With these words, Benedict XVI recalled one of the aspects he emphasized during his visit to the Holy Land in May.He underlined this need for peace in the Middle East in his speech to the participants of the annual general meeting of the Reunion of Aid Organisations for the Oriental Churches.Because the Church remains at the side of all people, especially those who suffer, Benedict XVI encouraged all efforts that aim to bring material aid to populations in n

On June 24th, 150 years ago, was born the idea for a great movement to assist the victims of war, a movement which later took the name of Red Cross."With the passage of the years, the values of universality, neutrality and independence of service have aroused the support of millions of volunteers all over the world, creating an important bulwark of humanity and solidarity in numerous contexts of war and conflict, and in many emergency situations. While expressing the hope that human beings in all their dign