Tag Archives: Assisi 2011

ASSISI: MAY RELIGIONS BRING JUSTICE AND PEACE UPON THE EARTH

Posted on October 28, 2011 by Gertrude

VATICAN CITY, 28 OCT 2011 (VIS) – Shortly before 4 p.m. yesterday, the Holy Father and the heads of delegation left the convent of Santa Maria degli Angeli in Assisi, and walked in procession across the square in front of … Continue reading →

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Full text of Pope’s speech in Assisi (Video)

Posted on October 27, 2011 by Gertrude

2011-10-27 16:16:00 Full text of Pope’s speech in Assisi: “The Catholic church will not let up in her fight against violence, in her commitment for peace in the world”.  Dear Brothers and Sisters, Distinguished Heads and Representatives of Churches, Ecclesial … Continue reading →

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ASSISI: RELIGION CAN NEVER BE JUSTIFICATION FOR VIOLENCE

Posted on October 27, 2011 by Gertrude

VATICAN CITY, 27 OCT 2011 (VIS) – Today marks the twenty-fifth anniversary of the historic meeting for peace in the Italian town of Assisi, called by Blessed John Paul II. For the occasion, Benedict XVI has made a pilgrimage to … Continue reading →

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THE KINGDOM OF CHRIST CANNOT BE BUILT BY FORCE: The Holy Father’s Celebration of the Word.

Posted on October 26, 2011 by Gertrude

THE KINGDOM OF CHRIST CANNOT BE BUILT BY FORCE VATICAN CITY, 26 OCT 2011 (VIS) – Because of the rain, the Holy Father presided over this morning’s celebration of the Word in the Paul VI Hall,rather than in St. Peter’s … Continue reading →

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Assisi: The pilgrimage according to Ratzinger

Posted on October 20, 2011 by Catholicism Pure & Simple

 To understand how the interfaith gathering due to take place on 27 October will unfold, one should read what the current Pope wrote nine years ago, when as Cardinal he accompanied Wojtyla Andrea Tornielli Vatican City When, in October 1986 … Continue reading →

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ASSISI: RELIGIONS JOURNEYING TOWARDS JUSTICE AND PEACE

Posted on October 18, 2011 by Gertrude

VATICAN CITY, 18 OCT 2011 (VIS) – A press conference was held this morning in the Holy See Press Office to present the “Day of reflection, dialogue and prayer for peace and justice in the world: Pilgrims of Truth, Pilgrims … Continue reading →

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Cardinal Levada Clarifies Assisi Event

Posted on July 11, 2011 by Gertrude

Says the Path of Peace Is the Church’s Path VATICAN CITY, JULY 8, 2011 (Zenit.org).- The prefect of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith is offering a clarification on the upcoming meeting in Assisi, where Benedict XVI will … Continue reading →

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