Missionaries of Charity around the world marked the 12th anniversary of the death of Blessed Teresa of Calcutta, looking to next year’s 100th anniversary of her birth.
Benedict XVI recently prayed for an end to the AIDS epidemic.He said “my thoughts and my prayers go to all persons affected by this sickness, in particular children, to the poorest and to those who are rejected.”
Encouraging them to bear witness to Jesus Christ, the Pope urged them both to help bring discussion of God back into the classroom and to overcome materialist worldviews.
Benedict XVI’s message for the next World Day of Peace, which will be celebrated Jan. 1, focuses on the connection between protecting creation and building peace.
As Benedict XVI urges developed nations to stop cutting aid to less developed ones, a study notes that private giving is actually on the rise, especially in the United States.
North Korea claims to guarantee freedom of religion but severely restricts religious observance, genuine religious freedom dose not exist in the country.
In a sign that the Chinese government may be taking a step toward ending its oppressive one-child policy, authorities in Shanghai encouraging thousands of couples to have a second baby to offset the graying of the Chinese population.
The spokesman said the examination lasted for about a half hour and had great result, the clinical exam showed that progress is good and corresponds to what was expected.
He suggested that maybe it was part of God’s plan “to teach me greater patience and humility.” On the bright side, the Pope noted, the incident he gave him “more time for prayer and meditation.”
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