Text of the decree for the beatification of Pope John Paul II

«The Faithful Have Felt, Have Experienced That He Is ‘God’s Man’» On January 14, 2011 the Vatican’s Congregation for the Causes of Saints chaired by Cardinal Angelo Amato published the decree for the beatification of the late great Servant of God John Paul II. It was scheduled for Devine Mercy Sunday, May 1, [...]

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Message of Benedict XVI for 84th World Mission Sunday

To be missionaries today and respond to people’s need for hope and their desire to live in a new way means “to become champions of the newness of life made up of authentic relationships in communities founded on the Gospel,” says Pope Benedict XVI in his message for 84th World Mission Sunday which [...]

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Benedict XVI writes to seminarians worldwide

On the feast of Saint Luke the Evangelist, His Holiness Benedict XVI addresses a letter of support and encouragement to seminarians around the world. In ceremonies concluding the Year for Priests, the Pope had expressed his desire to speak directly to the tens of thousands of men preparing for priestly ministry. In his [...]

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Message of Benedict XVI on World Food Day 2010

Did you know that a mother’s nutrition during pregnancy can affect her child his or her entire life or that malnutrition is the underlying cause of at least 2.5 million preventable child deaths each year? The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) celebrates each year on 16 October (since 1981), [...]

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Closing of the 350th Anniversary Year in Rome

The Jubilee Year of 350th Anniversary of death of St. Vincent de Paul and St. Louise de Marillac is coming to the end this weekend.   Special three day celebrations prepared by Vincentian Family take place in Rome from Friday, September 24 to Sunday, September 26. The events opened on Friday morning with [...]

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Message of Benedict XVI for World Youth Day 2011

“Planted and built up in Jesus Christ, firm in the faith” is the title of the Message of Benedict XVI for the 26th World Youth Day, which will be celebrated in Madrid, Spain in August 2011. VIS – Vatican Information Service has released the message today (September 3), however the Message is dated [...]

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Letter of Benedict XVI to Vincentian Family

Wednesday, July 14 was National Holiday in France. For General Assembly participants this day was marked by Vincentian Family festivity. In the morning representatives of the JMV and SSVP gave their speeches. In the afternoon, at 5:00 PM special Eucharist celebration was held in the chapel of St. Vincent de Paul at Maison [...]

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Holy Father sends greetings to General Assembly

“On the occasion of the 41st General Assembly of the Congregation of the Mission His Holiness, Pope Benedict XVI sends his cordial greetings to all the participants, assuring them of his fervent prayer that their efforts will contribute to a renewal of the annunciation of the Gospel to the poorest people…” reads the [...]

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