ROMAN CATHOLIC NEWS

Volume 3, Issue 65

WENESDAY 2 APRIL 2003

Feast of St. Francis of Paola

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WEAR THE BROWN SCAPULAR OF OUR LADY OF MOUNT CARMEL AND
PRAY THE ROSARY DAILY FOR THE CONVERSION OF THE WHOLE
WORLD AND FOR CHURCH UNITY

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INSIDE THIS ISSUE:
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• Peace Is Obtained Through Conversion and Self-Denial, Says Pope
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• Bolivian Landslide Prompts a Papal Note of Sympathy
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• HOLY FATHER'S PRAYER INTENTIONS FOR APRIL
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• AUDIENCES
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• OTHER PONTIFICAL ACTS
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• Cardinal Notes Pope's Debt to the Virgin of Guadalupe
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• Caritas-Iraq Asking Help for 260,000 War Refugees
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• Church in Croatia Preparing for John Paul II's Visit
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• European Bishops Call for a More United EU to Promote Peace
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• Christians Deplore Terrorist Attack in Kashmir
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• CATALOGUE OF LINKS
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• EUCHARISTIC PRAYER IN HONOR OF THE SORROWFUL HEART OF MARY
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• DAILY REMINDER
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• ROMAN CATHOLIC NEWS ARCHIVES
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• COPYRIGHT NOTICES
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Peace Is Obtained Through Conversion and Self-Denial, Says Pope

In His Message to the Order of Minims

VATICAN CITY, APRIL 1, 2003 (Zenit.org).- John Paul II says that peace at any
level is linked to conversion of heart and a genuine change of life.

The Pope expressed this conviction in a message, published today, on the
occasion of the first "Penitential March," an initiative of the Order of Minims,
directed in particular to young people.

The march, which will be held Wednesday in the Italian city of Paola, will be
repeated every year on the anniversary of the death of St. Francis of Paola
(1416-1507), the order's founder.

The Pope said the march was opportune, given the present situation of "not a few
preoccupations and sufferings, also because of the war."

In fact, it is an occasion "to reflect and to pray for the fundamental gift of
peace for humanity," he said.

Indeed, the Penitential March gives a kind of continuity to the Day of Prayer
and Fasting, which opened this year's Lenten season, the Pope said.

"These intense spiritual moments help to be ever more aware of the urgent need
to build peace, even at the cost of personal sacrifices," John Paul II stressed
in his message to Father Giuseppe Fiorini Morosini, general superior of the
Minims.

"It is necessary to be prepared to give up anything that is legitimate in view
of a higher good," the Holy Father said. "Above all, one must be conscious that
everything can be obtained from God with prayer."

The Penitential March can be turned into a "school of life, because it enables
one to refer to the luminous examples of the saint of Paola, who did not
hesitate to put his own option of evangelical penance at the service of the
Church and society," the Pope added.

He encouraged the Order of Minims, and the young people who will participate in
the march, "to accept with docility, in the school of the saint of Paola, the
gentle pedagogy of evangelical penance, in order to learn the real secret of
peace."

The Pope added: "As the saint himself teaches, the conquest of peace at all
levels is joined to conversion of heart and a genuine change of life."


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Bolivian Landslide Prompts a Papal Note of Sympathy

Mining-Town Tragedy Kills 15, Leaves Hundreds of Houses Buried

VATICAN CITY, APRIL 1, 2003 (Zenit.org).- John Paul II expressed his solidarity
with the people of the mining town of Chima, in northern Bolivia, where a
landslide buried several hundred houses.

The landslide of Pucaloma hill caused 15 deaths and numerous injuries. An untold
number of people are still unaccounted for.

In a telegram sent today by Cardinal Angelo Sodano, Vatican secretary of state,
to Bishop Juan Vargas Aruquipa of Coroico, the Pope assures his prayers for the
deceased and his sympathy for their relatives.

Expressing his spiritual closeness to the injured and homeless, the Holy Father
appealed to public institutions and people of good will to give effective
assistance to those affected, "with the charity and spirit of fraternal
solidarity."

Following is a translation of the Holy Father's telegram.

Monsignor Juan Vargas Aruquipa
Bishop of Coroico

Having been informed of the landslide of Pucaloma hill on the mining population
of Chima, which has caused numerous victims and wounded, His Holiness John Paul
II offers prayers to the Lord for the eternal repose of the deceased and
requests Your Excellency to express his sincere sympathy to their relatives, as
well as his sentiments of paternal spiritual closeness to the wounded and those
who have been deprived of their home, at the same time requesting the public
authorities and persons of good will to give solicitous effective assistance to
those affected with charity and a spirit of fraternal solidarity.

With these sentiments, and by way of Christian consolation, the Holy Father
imparts to those affected and to those who assist them in such painful
circumstances the comforting apostolic blessing.

Cardinal Angelo Sodano
Secretary of state of His Holiness

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HOLY FATHER'S PRAYER INTENTIONS FOR APRIL

VATICAN CITY, APR 1, 2003 (VIS) - The Holy Father's general prayer intention
for April is: "That those who hold positions of responsibility in the Church may
offer a shining example of a life which is always responsive to the guidance of
the Spirit."

   His missionary intention is: "That the clergy and the laity, and the
religious, both men and women, who work in missionary lands, may live and
courageously bear witness to the universal call to holiness."

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AUDIENCES

VATICAN CITY, APR 1, 2003 (VIS) - Today the Holy Father received in
audience
His Beatitude Michel Sabbah, patriarch of Jerusalem of the Latins.

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OTHER PONTIFICAL ACTS

VATICAN CITY, APR 1, 2003 (VIS) - The Holy Father accepted the resignation from
the office of auxiliary presented by Bishop Alfred Kleinermeilert  of Trier,
Germany upon having reached the age limit.

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Cardinal Notes Pope's Debt to the Virgin of Guadalupe

MEXICO CITY, APRIL 1, 2003 (Zenit.org).- John Paul II credits the Virgin of
Guadalupe with guiding his steps in the leadership of the Church these past 24
years, says the primate of Mexico.

Cardinal Norberto Rivera Carrera highlighted this fact in his homily Sunday in
the metropolitan cathedral.

He was in Rome recently to take part in the plenary meeting of the Pontifical
Commission for Latin America. In an audience with participants of that meeting,
the Pope mentioned his July visit to Mexico when he canonized Juan Diego and
beatified the Oaxaca martyrs.

"Ever since I went on pilgrimage for the first time to the splendid Shrine of
Guadalupe on Jan. 29, 1979, she has guided my steps in these almost 25 years of
service as Bishop of Rome and universal pastor of the Church," the Holy Father
told the participants last Thursday.

"I wish to invoke her, the sure way to encounter Christ, and who was the first
evangelizer of America, as the 'Star of Evangelization,' entrusting to her the
ecclesial work of all her sons and daughters of America," he added.

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Caritas-Iraq Asking Help for 260,000 War Refugees

Priority Attention Will Be Given to Children and Mothers

BAGHDAD, Iraq, APRIL 1, 2003 (Zenit.org).- Caritas-Iraq made an urgent appeal
for financial help from other Caritas groups worldwide in order to help 260,000
people affected by the war.

It appealed to 153 Caritas groups to deliver help over the next three months.

About 43,000 families already have been affected by the war, some 10% of which
need immediate help, Caritas said. All have been receiving Caritas-Iraq's help,
both from its own financial resources as well as funds donated by other Caritas
groups.

Over the next three months, Caritas-Iraq plans to distribute basic foods and
relief materials, and to help provide clean drinking water, sanitation services
and health care.

Caritas-Iraq's 254 workers and volunteers are working through its 14 centers in
the country, as well as through 87 Christian churches that have been adapted to
shelter civilians.

Caritas-Iraq teams include doctors, engineers specialized in logistics and water
purification, nutritionists, social workers and clinic auxiliaries. Priority
help is earmarked for children under 5, pregnant women and nursing mothers.

Plans have also been made for a three-month program of supplementary and
therapeutic food aid to combat malnutrition. It will benefit 2,400 children
under 5, and 1,500 pregnant women and nursing mothers.

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Church in Croatia Preparing for John Paul II's Visit

ZAGREB, Croatia, APRIL 1, 2003 (Zenit.org).- John Paul II's forthcoming visit to
Croatia is a key topic at this week's meeting of the Croatian bishops'
conference.

During his June 5-9 visit to Croatia, his 100th international apostolic trip,
the Pope is expected to beatify a religious, Mary of Jesus Crucified
(1892-1966). She was born Maria Petkovic.

The episcopate is also studying the role of the laity in the Church in Croatia
and the preparations for the Day of Catholics of Central Europe, Vatican Radio
reported.

The above topics were addressed in the pastoral letter "Called to Holiness,"
which exhorts the Church in Croatia to more intense pastoral activity with a
view to holiness.

Croatia declared its independence from Yugoslavia in 1991. According to the 2001
census, 80% of its 5 million people are Catholic.

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European Bishops Call for a More United EU to Promote Peace

Make a Statement on Iraqi Crisis

BRUSSELS, Belgium, APRIL 1, 2003 (ZENIT.org) - A commission of European bishops
called on the European Union to promote a more just and peaceful global order,
as it considered the EU response to the Iraqi crisis.

At its spring plenary meeting, the Commission of the Bishops' Conferences of the
European Community (COMECE) adopted a statement on the war, entitled "Blessed
Are the Peacemakers."

In it, the bishops express their concern for the suffering of the Iraqi people
and urge the EU leaders and institutions to work together for peace and justice
in the Mideast and elsewhere.

Meanwhile, the bishops observed at their March 27-28 conference that a consensus
seems to be emerging within the European Convention on the contribution of
Catholic churches and religious communities in European society and respect for
their status under national law.

They reaffirmed their commitment to the principle of a secular state. They also
emphasized that the Catholic Church's proposals to the European Convention
should reflect the role of religion at the service of society as a whole and not
discriminate against any community of faith or conviction.

In addition, the bishops called on the European Union to respect the various
ethical approaches to research with human embryos and embryonic stem cells in
member EU states, and therefore not to fund such research under the 6th Research
Framework Program.


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Christians Deplore Terrorist Attack in Kashmir

NEW DELHI, India, APRIL 1, 2003 (ZENIT.org-Fides).- The Christian community has
protested last week's massacre in which 24 Indians, including women and
children, died in a terrorist attack in the Kashmir valley.

Major Christian organizations issued an official statement to express their
solidarity with the local community and to call for action "against the
perpetrators of these crimes, which try to intimidate the population and
sabotage the peace process in the region."

The statement was signed by the All India Catholic Union and the All India
Christian Council, the Justice and Peace Commission of the Delhi Archdiocese,
and a series of Catholic youth organizations.

"We are saddened and shocked by the brutal killing of innocents, including
children, in this act of war against humanity," the text stated.

"The objective to destroy a community in a democratic, pluralist and secular
India -- in Kashmir, Gujarat and Dalit among other places -- is particularly
hateful because it means terrorizing and keeping hostage an entire population to
pursue political or sectarian ends," it added.

Progress in efforts for peace are slow in Kashmir, the text said. Consequently,
the Christian community calls on the international community, the Indian
government and local authorities to increase efforts to put an end to criminal
activities.

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EUCHARISTIC PRAYER IN HONOR OF THE SORROWFUL HEART OF MARY

When the Eucharistic host is elevated at Mass say:

"Eternal Father, through the Sorrowful and Immaculate Heart of Mary, I offer you
the crucified Body of Your dearly beloved Son, Jesus Christ, in reparation for
all the sins committed against you and for the conversion and salvation of the
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the precious Blood of Your dearly beloved Son, Jesus Christ, in reparation for
all the sins committed against you and for the conversion and salvation of the
whole world."

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DAILY REMINDER

"during this important time, as the eve of the new millennium approaches unity
among all Christians of the various confessions will increase until they reach
full communion." John Paul II, Tertio Millennio Adveniente, 16

"Keep close to the Mother of God as if you were the child Jesus clinging to her
robes while walking down a dusty and busy crowded street and you'll always be
safe."

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Volume 3, Issue 66

THURSDAY 3 APRIL 2003

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WEAR THE BROWN SCAPULAR OF OUR LADY OF MOUNT CARMEL AND
PRAY THE ROSARY DAILY FOR THE CONVERSION OF THE WHOLE
WORLD AND FOR CHURCH UNITY

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INSIDE THIS ISSUE:
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• Reflection on Isaiah 42:10-17
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• Force of Law Must Prevail Over Law of Force, Vatican Tells U.N
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• Uzbek City Gets Its First Church, With Help of Muslims
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• German Catholics and Evangelicals Promote Pro-Life Week
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• CATALOGUE OF LINKS
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• EUCHARISTIC PRAYER IN HONOR OF THE SORROWFUL HEART OF
MARY
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• DAILY REMINDER
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• ROMAN CATHOLIC NEWS ARCHIVES
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• COPYRIGHT NOTICES
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Reflection on Isaiah 42:10-17

God Is Near, Even When He Is Silent, Says John Paul II

VATICAN CITY, APRIL 2, 2003 (Zenit.org).- Here is a translation of the address
John Paul II gave today at the general audience, which he dedicated to a
reflection on Isaiah 42.

1. In the book that bears the name of the prophet Isaiah, scholars have
identified the presence of different voices, all placed under the patronage of
the great prophet who lived in the eighth century B.C. This is the case of the
vigorous hymn of joy and victory that was just proclaimed, as a part of the
liturgy of lauds of the Fourth Week. Exegetes attribute it to the so-called
Second Isaiah, a prophet who lived in the sixth century B.C., at the time of the
return of the Israelites from their exile in Babylon. The hymn begins with a
call to "sing to the Lord a new song" (see Isaiah 42:10), just as occurs in
other Psalms (see 95:1 and 97:1).

The "novelty" of the song, which the prophet requests be sung, is certainly the
opening of a horizon of liberty, as a radical change in the history of a people
who have known oppression and sojourn in a foreign land (see Psalm 136).

2. "Novelty," in the Bible, often has the tone of a perfect and definitive
reality. It is almost the sign of the beginning of an era of salvific fullness
that seals the suffering history of humanity. The canticle of Isaiah is
characterized by this high tone, which is well adapted to Christian prayer.

The world in its totality, which includes the earth, sea, islands, deserts and
cities, is invited to raise a "new song" to the Lord (see Isaiah 42:10-12). The
whole of space is involved to its furthest horizontal confines, which even
include the unknown, as well as its vertical dimension, which starts from the
desert plane, where the nomad tribes of Kedar are found (see Isaiah 21:16-17),
and rises to the mountains. The city of Sela is found there, identified by many
with Petra, in the territory of the Edomites, a city placed among rocky peaks.

All the inhabitants of the earth are invited to form a sort of immense choir to
acclaim the Lord with exultation and give him glory.

3. After the solemn invitation to sing (see verses 10-12), the prophet has the
Lord enter the scene, represented as the God of the Exodus, who has liberated
his people from the slavery of Egypt: "The Lord goes forth like a hero, like a
warrior" (verse 13). He sows terror among his adversaries, who oppress others
and commit injustice.

The canticle of Moses also depicts the Lord during the crossing of the Red Sea
as a "mighty man of war," ready to extend his powerful right hand and terrify
the enemies (see Exodus 15:3-8). With the return of the Israelites from the
deportation to Babylon a new exodus is about to take place and the faithful must
be conscious of the fact that history is not left up to fate, to chaos or to
oppressive powers: the last word is with the just and strong God, the Psalmist
already sang: "Give us aid against the foe; worthless is human help" (Psalm
59:13).

4. Having entered the scene, the Lord speaks and his vehement words (see Isaiah
42:14-16) are mixed with judgment and salvation. He begins by recalling that
"For a long time I have held my peace," that is, he did not intervene. The
divine silence is often the cause of perplexity and even of scandal for the
just, as Job's long cry attests (see Job 3:1-26). However, this is not a silence
that indicates absence, almost as if leaving history in the hands of the
perverse, while the Lord remains indifferent and impassible. In reality, that
silence ends in a reaction similar to that of a woman in travail who pants,
puffs and cries. It is the divine judgment on evil, represented with images of
aridity, destruction, desert (see verse 15), which has as its end a living and
fruitful result.

In fact, the Lord makes a new world arise, an era of liberty and salvation. The
eyes of the one who was blind are opened, so that he can enjoy the bright light.
The way becomes easy, and hope flowers (see verse 16), making it possible to
continue to trust in God and in his future of peace and happiness.

5. Every day the believer must know how to discern the signs of divine action,
even when it is hidden by the apparently monotonous and pointless flow of time.
As an esteemed modern Christian author wrote, "the earth is pervaded by a cosmic
ecstasy: There is in it an eternal reality and presence that, however, normally
is asleep under the veil of custom. The eternal reality must now reveal itself,
as in an epiphany of God, through all of that which exists" (R. Guardini,
"Sapienza dei Salmi" [Wisdom of the Psalms], Brescia, 1976, p. 52).

To discover, with the eyes of faith, this divine presence in space and time, but
also in ourselves, is the source of hope and trust, even when our heart is
troubled and shaken "as the trees of the forest tremble in the wind" (Isaiah
7:2). In fact, the Lord appears on the scene to rule and judge: "To govern the
world with justice and the peoples with faithfulness" (Psalm 95[96]:13).

[At the end of the audience, the Holy Father gave this summary in English:]

Dear Brothers and Sisters,

The Canticle found in the 42nd chapter of the Book of Isaiah calls for "new
song": in praise of God who liberates his people and brings them salvation.
Composed at the time of Israel's return from the Exile, the hymn invites all
creation to sing the triumph of God's justice and saving power. If at times God
may appear to be silent, this "silence" is but a prelude to his decisive
intervention on behalf of his faithful ones. The Canticle urges us to reaffirm
our faith in God's lordship over history, to discern the signs of his presence
in our world and to trust in the fulfillment of his saving promises.

I am pleased to welcome all the English-speaking pilgrims and visitors present
at today's Audience, especially those from England, Denmark, and the United
States. Upon you and your families I cordially invoke God's blessings of joy and
peace.

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Force of Law Must Prevail Over Law of Force, Vatican Tells U.N.

Vatican Observer's Statement to U.N. Panel on Disarmament

Toward a "Genuine Spirit of Multilateralism"

NEW YORK, APRIL 2, 2003 (Zenit.org).- Here is the statement delivered Tuesday by
Archbishop Celestino Migliore, permanent observer of the Vatican to the United
Nations, at the annual session of the Commission on Disarmament.

Mr. Chairman,

My delegation joins in congratulating you on your election to chair this
important Commission. We also extend our best wishes to the other members of the
bureau.

Months ago, the Holy See Delegation stated before the First Committee of the
57th Session of the UN General Assembly that the old policies of nuclear
deterrence, which prevailed during the Cold War, must lead now to concrete
disarmament measures, based on dialogue and multilateral negotiation, which are
essential values in the disarmament process. Through the instruments of
international law, they facilitate the peaceful resolution of controversies,
help better mutual understanding and foster a climate of trust, cooperation and
respect between all States. In this way they promote the effective affirmation
of the culture of life and peace, which is based upon the values of
responsibility, solidarity and dialogue.

These words seem that more significant today when the world once again finds
itself listening to the mounting rumble of arms. We are confronted by two
opposing perspectives: the first is based on the conviction that conflicts can
be resolved through a determined and broad-based willingness to negotiate
effectively in light of the ways and wisdom of the law; the second perspective
maintains that, in the face of elusive and re-emergent threats, force is more
efficacious and direct. However, the latter appears to only reduce international
cooperation in disarmament rather than enhance it, inducing negative
repercussions on multilateralism. A clear message in favor of the force of law
and not the law of force should emerge from this substantive session.

We have come to this forum with a precise objective: to sustain ways and means
to achieve nuclear disarmament, as well as the practical confidence-building
measures in the field of conventional arms. The techniques of mediation,
negotiation and verification are all being advanced today. The arms control
system appears to have worked effectively and to have brought significant
results these last decades. It only needs strengthening to better solve new
challenges and meet new threats. Therefore the Holy See wishes to reiterate its
support to the principles and to the effective implementation of the objectives
laid down in the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) as well as in the Final
Document of the 2000 Review Conference.

Mr. Chairman,

The extraordinary mobilization of men and women that we see almost everywhere,
in these very days, indicates that the cause of peace is making great progress
in the conscience of humanity. It shows increasingly, as a felt aspiration among
peoples to live in security, in justice, in hope and in a culture of peace,
which -- it is good to remember this -- is centered on the value of the human
being and on the respectful dialogue and co-existence between peoples.

The awareness of the most emphasized interdependence among nations and of the
risks of reciprocal destruction requires a major accent on multilateralism,
which, far from putting an undue emphasis on force or selective treaty
enforcement, requires all the States and individuals to enforce decisively the
laws and procedures that have been established towards nuclear disarmament and
the elimination of the threats posed by conventional arms.


This is the moment that each one of us, aware of the gravity of the present
situation when law must be chosen to prevail over force, must be animated by a
profound sense of responsibility toward the disarmament process. The most
effective way to make every member of the international community comply with
its own commitments appears to be the clear willingness on behalf of everyone
and of all States to comply with their own commitments within treaties and
between them in a genuine spirit of multilateralism.

Thank you, Mr. Chairman.

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Uzbek City Gets Its First Church, With Help of Muslims

Signatures Helped Land Urganch a Catholic Parish Facility

TASHKENT, Uzbekistan, APRIL 2, 2003 (ZENIT.org-Fides).- After years of attending
Mass in private homes, the 35 Catholics of a remote area of Uzbekistan are
preparing to celebrate this Easter Vigil in a real church.

Father Stanislaw Rochowiak, 35, a Conventual Franciscan of Polish nationality,
confirmed that very soon a building will be turned into the parish church of Our
Lady of Charity.

The premises will include a chapel, rooms for pastoral endeavors and catechesis,
and the parish priest's residence.

This will be the first and only Christian church in the city of Urganch, in the
region of Khorezm, 1,000 kilometers (620 miles) west of the capital, Tashkent.

According to Uzbek law, the recognition of a sacred building requires at least
100 signatures of adult citizens. Uzbekistan, a former Soviet republic, became
independent in 1991.

The success of this initiative is due to a Catholic laywoman named Lydia, 50,
who carried out a door-to-door campaign to collect the necessary signatures.
Eventually, she obtained 150, including the names of many Muslims, who agreed
that Christian should have a place of worship.

Lydia traveled from Urganch to Tashkent to request Father Krzystof Kukulca,
superior of Uzbekistan's mission "sui iuris" (of its own right), to send a
priest to the Khorezm region.

Uzbekistan is a country of about 25 million. Muslims make up 76.5% of the
population, Christians 1.7%. There are 40,000 Catholics. The Catholic Church
recently established three parishes and three mission stations.

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German Catholics and Evangelicals Promote Pro-Life Week

BERLIN, APRIL 2, 2003 (Zenit.org).- "Therapeutic" cloning, pre-implantation and
prenatal diagnosis, and active assisted death will be the focus of an event
organized jointly by the German Catholic bishops' conference and the Council of
Evangelical Churches.

The 13th edition of Pro-Life Week will open May 3 in Bayreuth with the motto
"Possibilities and Limits of Medical Progress," the SIR agency reported.

The chosen topics are timely in a society so "highly complex and technological"
which has an "incontestable need for ethical guidance," said Cardinal Karl
Lehmann, president of the bishops' conference.

"Advances in research and technology reinforce the discussion on questions of
the ethics of science, of medicine, bioethics and the protection of life," he
said.

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Volume 3, Issue 67

FRIDAY 4 APRIL 2003

Feast of St. Isidore
FIRST FRIDAY
DAY OF ABSTINENCE

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WEAR THE BROWN SCAPULAR OF OUR LADY OF MOUNT CARMEL AND
PRAY THE ROSARY DAILY FOR THE CONVERSION OF THE WHOLE
WORLD AND FOR CHURCH UNITY

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INSIDE THIS ISSUE:
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• New Means of Communications Reviving Age-Old Questions, Says Pope
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• Pope Expresses Sympathy on Death of Dr. Carlo Urbani
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• JOHN PAUL II WROTE MEDITATIONS FOR 2003 WAY OF THE CROSS
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• AGENDA FOR WORLD YOUTH DAY EVENTS IN ROME APRIL 10-13
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• AUDIENCES
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• OTHER PONTIFICAL ACTS
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• Information Age Needs Christ, Says Archbishop Foley
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• Archbishop Cordes Looks at "Eclipse of the Father"
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• From Amman, Caritas Organizes Humanitarian Aid for Baghdad
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• Bethlehem: A Year After the Basilica Siege
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• CATALOGUE OF LINKS
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• EUCHARISTIC PRAYER IN HONOR OF THE SORROWFUL HEART OF MARY
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• DAILY REMINDER
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• ROMAN CATHOLIC NEWS ARCHIVES
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• COPYRIGHT NOTICES
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New Means of Communications Reviving Age-Old Questions, Says Pope

Sends Message to Convention on Church and Information Technology

VATICAN CITY, APRIL 3, 2003 (Zenit.org).- The advances made in communication
technologies pose questions about the meaning of life that the Church must
answer by presenting the person of Jesus Christ and his humanizing message, says
John Paul II.

Indeed, communication is the place where faith and culture meet and dialogue,
the Pope said in a message to the participants of a congress on the Church and
information technology (IT) under way this week in Monterrey, Mexico.

The letter, signed on behalf of the Pope by Cardinal Angelo Sodano, Vatican
secretary of state, was read on Wednesday by Archbishop Giuseppe Bertello, papal
nuncio in Mexico, during a Mass attended by almost 1,000 congress participants.
They came from 25 countries.

Greetings were extended to the participants in the Continental Meeting of RIIAL
(Information Network of the Church in Latin America), as well as that of the
episcopates' social communications commissions, which are being held,
respectively, before and after the congress.

"The complexity of the communications system in which we move -- Internet is one
more proof of it -- causes bewilderment about what is real, what surrounds us,
and who surrounds us," the letter says.

"The question that the new technologies pose to man, who sees himself immersed
in a technological world, continues to be the question about the meaning of
life: 'Who am I? Where do I come from and where am I going? Why does evil exist?
What is there after life?'" the letter adds.

According to the Pope, "the Church offers the only definitive satisfactory
answer to the most profound questions of the human heart: Jesus Christ himself
fully manifests man to man, and shows him the grandeur of his vocation."

Given the above, "faith and culture are called to meet and interact precisely in
the area of communication: the concrete realization of their meeting and
interaction, of their intensity and efficacy, depends to a large extent on the
suitability of the instruments used for communication," he stressed.

More information on the IT congress is at http://www.iglesiaeinformatica.org.mx.

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Pope Expresses Sympathy on Death of Dr. Carlo Urbani

CASTELPIANO, Italy, APRIL 3, 2003 (Zenit.org).- John Paul II sent a message of
sympathy to the family of Italian doctor Carlo Urbani, who identified the virus
behind severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS).

Urbani died from this disease, which he contracted in Vietnam, while working for
the World Health Organization.

He died Saturday in Bangkok, Thailand, after spending his life doing research on
infections prevalent in poor countries, such as Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia.

In his message Wednesday, the Pope referred to Urbani as "an esteemed doctor who
dedicated his life to relieve the pain of brothers." The papal message was read
during the funeral service held in Castelpiano, in the province of Ancona, the
city of Urbani's birth.

The funeral was presided over by Bishop Oscar Serfilippi of Jesi. He described
Urbani over Vatican Radio as "a missionary of health."

"The Lord gave Carlo many talents that he cultivated with humility but tenacity,
and that, from his youth, he put at the service of his brothers," he recalled.

The Italian Senate also honored the memory of Urbani, who worked for various
humanitarian groups.

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JOHN PAUL II WROTE MEDITATIONS FOR 2003 WAY OF THE CROSS

VATICAN CITY, APR 3, 2003 (VIS) - The meditations on the Way of the Cross for
2003 have been written by John Paul II, as he did for both the Jubilee in
1983-84 on the 1950th anniversary of the Redemption, and the Jubilee Year 2000
for the 2000th anniversary of Christ's birth, according to a communique from
Bishop Piero Marini, master of the Pontifical Liturgical Celebrations.

   In the note, Bishop Marini affirms that this year's meditations, in which the
25th anniversary of the present pontificate is commemorated, were not composed
to celebrate a "third jubilee" but rather to observe the spiritual exercises
preached by the Holy Father, then cardinal archbishop of Krakow, in 1976 to Pope
Paul VI and the Roman Curia.

   "These meditations," says the note, "were published in 1977 with the
emblematic title 'Sign of contradiction', and in 2001 a second edition was
released." The Pope, writes Bishop Martini, wanted to propose once again the
same Way of the Cross, the text of which has not been modified, as a meditation
for Good Friday. John Paul II has never missed the celebration of the Way of the
Cross in the Coliseum.

   After recalling that on October 16, 2002, the 24th anniversary of his election
as the successor of Peter, the Pope issued the Apostolic Letter "Rosarium
Virginis Mariae" and proclaimed the Year of the Rosary (October 2002 to October
2003), Bishop Marini writes that in the prayers of the Way of the Cross the
presence of Mary, Queen of Peace, is noted from the beginning.

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AGENDA FOR WORLD YOUTH DAY EVENTS IN ROME APRIL 10-13

VATICAN CITY, APR 3, 2003 (VIS) - Over 230 representatives and leaders of youth
ministry, representing 80 counties and nearly 50 movements, associations and
communities, will be in Rome from April 10 to 13 to take part in an
international conference on World Youth Day at the Domus Mariae. The meeting was
organized by the Pontifical Council for the Laity, according to a council
communique released today.

   The communique adds that "the conference has several objectives: on the first
day to put together the experiences and observations of the participants in the
World Youth Day 2002 in Toronto, from both the logistical and pastoral points of
view; on the second day, to initiate the path of spiritual preparation for the
next world gathering, scheduled to take place in Cologne in two years. ... On
the third day, to reflect on the many challenges and priorities facing youth
ministry today." Representatives of both the Canadian and German episcopal
conferences will be present.

   Participants in this conference will join Rome's young people in their
gathering with Pope John Paul on Thursday, April 10 as part of the celebrations
of the 18th World Youth Day. On Saturday evening, April 12 they will participate
in a prayer vigil organized by the San Lorenzo International Youth Center to
celebrate the 20th anniversary of the center's founding. The 230 delegates will
then join youth from the diocese of Rome and take part in the Holy Father's Palm
Sunday Eucharist and the 18th World Youth Day celebrations in St. Peter's
Square. The theme of the 2003 World Youth Day, which will end with the World
Youth Day cross being passed from Canadian to German young people, is "Behold,
Your Mother!"

   On Saturday, April 12, the pontifical council will hold a press conference at
12:30 p.m. at the Domus Mariae, Via Aurelia 481, to speak about the work
achieved during the conference. Participants will include Cardinals James
Francis Stafford, council president, Joachim Meisner, archbishop of Cologne and
Karl Lehmann, bishop of Mainz and president of the German Episcopal Conference.
Also present will be Bishop Stanislaw Rylko, secretary of the council for the
laity, and Bishop Franz-Joseph Bode of Osnabruck, president of the Episcopal
Commission for Youth.

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AUDIENCES

VATICAN CITY, APR 3, 2003 (VIS) - Today the Holy Father received in audience
five prelates from the Scandinavian Episcopal Conference on their "ad limina"
visit:

- Bishop Joannes Baptist Matthijs Gijsen of Reykjavik, Iceland.

- Bishop Gerhard Schwenzer, SS.CC., of Oslo, Norway, accompanied by emeritus
Bishop John Willem Gran, O.C.S.O.

- Bishop Gerhard Ludwig Goebel, M.S.F., prelate of Tromso, Norway.

- Bishop Georg Muller, SS.CC., prelate of Trondheim, Norway.

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OTHER PONTIFICAL ACTS

VATICAN CITY, APR 3, 2003 (VIS) - The Holy Father:

- Appointed Msgr. Paul Henry Walsh, pastor of St. Patrick Parish in Smithtown,
U.S.A. as auxiliary bishop of the diocese of Rockville Center (area 3,164,
population 2,978,121, Catholics 1,548,623, priests 505, religious 1,501,
permanent deacons 231), U.S.A. The bishop-elect was born in Brooklyn, U.S.A. in
1937 and was ordained a priest in 1966.

- Appointed Fr. Ivo Panteghini of the clergy of Brescia, Italy, as consultant of
the Pontifical Commission for the Cultural Patrimony of the Church.

- Appointed Luca Carboni, official of the Vatican Secret Archives, as secretary
general of the same office.

- Appointed the following people as consultors of the Commission for Religious
Relations with Jews at the Pontifical Council for the Promoting Christian Unity:
Bishop Giacinto-Boulos Marcuzzo, auxiliary of Jerusalem of the Latins; Frs.
Georges Marie Martin Cottier, O.P., theologian of the Pontifical Household,
Elias Chachour, president of "Mar Elias Educational Institutions" in Ibillin,
Israel, Patrick Desbois of the Prado Institute, secretary of the Episcopal
Commission for Judaism of the Bishops'  Conference of France; Sr. Lucy Thorson
of the Congregation of Religious of Our Lady of Sion in Rome; Hans Hermann
Henrix, director of "Bischofliche Akademie des Bistums Aacher" in Germany.

- Appointed the following people as consultors of the Congregation for the
Doctrine of the Faith: Bishop Brian Farrell, secretary of the Pontifical Council
for Promoting Christian Unity; Frs. Gianfranco Ghirlanda, S.J.,  dean of the
Faculty of Canon Law at the Pontifical Gregorian University, Rome; Msgr. Jean
Laffitte of the diocese of Autun, France, lecturer of moral theology at the
Pontifical John Paul II Insitute on Marriage and the Family, Rome; Msgr. Carlos
Jose Errazuriz Mackenna of the Prelature of Opus Dei, lecturer of Canon Law at
the Pontifical University of Holy Cross, Rome.

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Information Age Needs Christ, Says Archbishop Foley

Vatican Official Addresses Convention on Church and Technology

MONTERREY, Mexico, APRIL 3, 2003 (Zenit.org).- A Vatican official appealed to
the faithful and to media and information-technology professionals to make
Christ present in today's informed society.

"How can the Church of Christ make itself heard by the modern spirit, so proud
of its accomplishments and at the same time so concerned about the future of the
human family?" asked Archbishop John Foley, president of the Pontifical Council
for Social Communications.

His posed that question Wednesday when inaugurating the continental congress on
the Church and information technology (IT), being held here through Saturday.

He said that the Church is faced with a cultural battle, which suggests various
models of the human person, society and values.

Given this reality, "the Church cannot and must not let the 'face of Christ' be
absent from this scene," he said. "It has the mission to witness by word and
deeds to the best news that man can receive."

Internet has posed the serious challenge of the so-called digital gap, given
that only 7% of the world's population has access to this means, and half of
them are in the United States, Canada, Europe and Japan, he added.

In their ideologies, some international organizations seek to work for "digital
integration," affirming human and democratic rights. However, according to
Archbishop Foley, this cannot be accomplished solely on the basis of technology
and economics, as the one who acts in today's informed society is the human
person.

Today's informed society would be empty if it was unaware of the human, ethical
and spiritual factors that sustain it, the archbishop said.

In referring to the objectives of the congress, Archbishop Foley explained to
the representatives of 25 European and American countries that "we are here to
get to know one another, to talk, to listen to one another and together to make
that leap forward, to which John Paul II invited us in 'Novo Millennio Ineunte'
-- to act in harmony, cooperation, as a network, watching to see where it is
opportune to direct our efforts."

He added: "We are open to the Holy Spirit to put technological instruments at
the service of the human person, of communities, and of communion and progress."

* * *

Archbishop Cordes Looks at "Eclipse of the Father"

Book Focuses on Revelation as a Key to a Current Social Problem

MADRID, Spain, APRIL 3, 2003 (Zenit.org).- The president of the Pontifical
Council "Cor Unum" has come out with a new book that emphasizes biblical
revelation as a key means of overcoming the crisis of fatherhood.

Archbishop Paul Josef Cordes presented his book, "The Eclipse of the Father," on
Wednesday in Madrid.

Cardinal Antonio María Rouco Varela, archbishop of Madrid and president of the
Spanish episcopal conference, and Archbishop Manuel Monteiro de Castro, the
papal nuncio, were among those who attended the presentation, organized by
Editorial Palabra at San Pablo-CEU University.

Archbishop Cordes said he discussed the book's topic with the Pope and
discovered, while doing his research, that when John Paul II was still a priest
in Krakow, he did a study on the "radiance of the Father." Father Karol Wojtyla
had developed this as a meditation in the form of a play, which gave Archbishop
Cordes "pointers on which to reflect."

The author said that the anthropological viewpoint of the book brings to the
fore the problems connected with "calling God 'Father.'"

In the New Testament, Jesus calls "God 'Father' 170 times," which shows the
"intimacy implied in this word" and the importance that it had for Christ, said
the archbishop.

"This is why we engage in this struggle, both for the human being as well as the
faith," he said, explaining the reason for writing the book.

According to Cardinal Rouco, Archbishop Cordes has written a "brilliant,
courageous, literally alive, very learned, and theologically and pastorally very
rich book."

The cardinal noted the depth reflected in the work's original title, "Die
verlorenen Väter -- ein Notruf" (The Lost Fathers -- a Distress Call) which not
only speaks about the eclipse of the father, but about "the parents who have
been lost."

Cardinal Rouco said that, through the figure of the father, Archbishop Cordes
has addressed man's most profound problem. "The problem of man raises the
question of the relation with God and of God as Father in its most profound
sense, which Jesus Christ reveals to us."

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From Amman, Caritas Organizes Humanitarian Aid for Baghdad

Refugees in a Precarious Situation in Northern Iraq

AMMAN, Jordan, APRIL 3, 2003 (Zenit.org).- Caritas-Iraq's liaison office in
Amman announced that it is organizing a convoy of humanitarian aid which might
leave for Baghdad within days.

The Caritas network said today that two Caritas centers in Iraq as well as
churches that have been adapted to offer shelter, continue to give humanitarian
aid to the wounded and others affected by the war.

The liaison office in the Jordanian capital said that "telecommunications in the
interior of Iraq are almost impossible," in part because of the bombings.

In northern Iraq, problems are arising within the communities of people who were
routed by the war. Fuel for heating is scarce in an area where nighttime
temperatures dip below freezing.

Also in short supply are medicines, warm clothing, potable water and an adequate
toilet system.

The Caritas center at Dohuk reported that many people are leaving the city in
anticipation of an invasion by the Turkish and American armies.

In the northern towns of Qaradagh, Jafaran and Sangaw there are 700 displaced
families, for whom Caritas teams have prepared emergency aid.

Caritas mobile medical teams are also working in this area, concentrating their
attention on the cities of Zazyan and New Halabja.

On the Iran-Iraq border region, Caritas is helping 800 displaced people in the
towns of Parvizhan and Khosravi, providing them with food, potable water and
mobile toilets.

* * *

Bethlehem: A Year After the Basilica Siege

City Still Enduring Hard Times

BETHLEHEM, West Bank, APRIL 3, 2003 (Zenit.org).- A year after the 39-day siege
of the Basilica of the Nativity, the situation of the people here is even more
serious.

The Israeli siege of the basilica was in reaction to its occupation by over 200
Palestinians, both militiamen and civilians. It all came to an end on May 10,
2002, when Father Ibrahim Faltas, custodian of the basilica, accompanied the
militiamen out of the complex.

Thirteen of them, considered the most dangerous by Israel, were sent abroad.

Since then, "conditions in the Holy Land have not improved, especially in
Bethlehem," said Father Giovanni Battistelli, the custodian of the Holy Land, in
a SIR agency report.

"The continuous curfews have aggravated the situation, not to mention the plan
to construct a wall around Bethlehem, which includes the demolition of other
inhabited nuclei and the separation of a group of 60 Christian families from the
rest of the city," he said.

"There is still a lack of food and medicines, and now of houses, too, after the
demolitions carried out by the Israeli army," Father Battistelli said.

"The Custody has launched a plan in Bethlehem for the construction of 36 houses
for Christian families in need and those that have lost their homes because of
the demolition," the Franciscan explained.

"This program, to which the Pope has also contributed, represents a great help
for our Christian families, who otherwise are obliged to leave this land," he
added.

The Custodian of the Holy Land announced that 70 apartments will be blessed
April 12 in the St. Francis Village project in Bethphage.

"In 2,000 years it never happened that armed men took up positions inside and
outside the Nativity," Father Ibrahim Faltas told Vatican Radio. "Besiegers and
besieged, there is little difference when the objective is to kill one another."

"I cannot forget that in the church of the Nativity, in the holiest place in the
world, eight people were killed and more than 25 were wounded," the priest
continued.

During those days, 240 Palestinians, 30 religious, four nuns, three
Greek-Orthodox and three Armenians lived together. "We could tell the Lord was
always with us," he added.

According to Father Faltas, the condition of the people of Bethlehem "is
terrible," as 85% live off tourism, a sector that is now blocked. "Moreover,
with the war in Iraq, unemployment is now higher than 90%."

He had this message for the international community: "Work for peace in the Holy
Land. If you want peace throughout the world, above all you must resolve the
problem between Palestinians and Israelis."

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When the Eucharistic host is elevated at Mass say:

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"during this important time, as the eve of the new millennium approaches unity
among all Christians of the various confessions will increase until they reach
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"Keep close to the Mother of God as if you were the child Jesus clinging to her
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John Paul II Prays for Speedy End to Iraqi War

Recalls Wisdom of 1963 Encyclical

VATICAN CITY, APRIL 6, 2003 (Zenit.org).- John Paul II appealed for a speedy end
to the war in Iraq and voiced special concern for the unarmed civilian
population caught in the conflict.

"God willing, may this conflict end soon and open the way to a new era of
forgiveness, love and peace," the Pope said today when he addressed a crowd of
thousands gathered in St. Peter's Square before the midday Angelus.

He mentioned that April 11 will be the 40th anniversary of the promulgation of
the encyclical "Pacem in Terris," in which Pope John XXIII traced the great
lines for the promotion of peace.

"The encyclical reveals itself, also today, of extraordinary importance," John
Paul II said. "To construct peace is a permanent commitment. The reality of
these days demonstrates this in a dramatic way."

"My thoughts turn, in particular, to Iraq and to all who are involved in the war
that rages there," he added. "I think especially of the unarmed civilian
population that is subjected to a harsh test in various cities."

The Holy Father noted that there is a sign of hope amid the darkness, based on
the general "conviction that eventual controversies among peoples must not be
resolved with recourse to arms but, instead, through negotiation."

Lastly, the Pope entrusted the "commitment to peace" above all to young people.
On Thursday he plans to attend a large meeting with young people from the
dioceses of Rome and the surrounding Latium region, as this year's World Youth
Day is being observed at the diocesan level.

John Paul II said he attached great importance to that meeting, as it "is
indispensable to educate the new generations to peace, which must be ever more
the lifestyle."

He said that peace must be based on the "four pillars" proposed by John XXIII:
truth, justice, love and liberty.


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Pope and French Official Stress Need for Iraqi Civilians' Relief

Foreign Minister de Villepin Meets With John Paul II

VATICAN CITY, APRIL 6, 2003 (Zenit.org).- A papal audience with France's Foreign
Minister highlighted the need to end the suffering of civilians in Iraq and to
allow the people there to take control of their future.

John Paul II granted an audience to Foreign Minister Dominique de Villepin on
Friday afternoon. Afterward, the latter met with Cardinal Angelo Sodano, Vatican
secretary of state, and with Archbishop Jean-Louis Tauran, secretary for
relations with states, according to Vatican spokesman Joaquín Navarro-Valls.

"During the talks, reference was made to the war in Iraq and the need to shorten
the sufferings of the civilian population, with the hope that the international
community will help Iraqis to be, themselves, the architects of their
reconstruction," Navarro-Valls said.

Reference also was made "to the Israeli-Palestinian problem and a rapid
solution, which will make possible the coexistence of the two sovereign states,
as the indispensable condition for peace in the Middle East," the Vatican
spokesman stated.

"Lastly, mention was made of the work of the European Convention and of the
future Constitutional Treaty of Europe to highlight the importance of
recognizing the role of Churches and communities of believers," he added.

De Villepin traveled to Rome after having talks in Paris with his counterparts,
Igor Ivanov of Russia and Joschka Fischer of Germany, about the future of
postwar Iraq. They agreed that the United Nations must play a key role in the
country's reconstruction.

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John Paul II's Holy Week Schedule

Will Preside Over a Full Complement of Liturgies and Ceremonies

VATICAN CITY, APRIL 6, 2003 (Zenit.org).- John Paul II as usual will bless olive
branches and celebrate the Mass of the Passion of the Lord on Palm Sunday, to
start Holy Week.

The Office for the Liturgical Celebrations of the Supreme Pontiff published the
schedule of ceremonies that the Pope will preside over during Holy Week, when
the Church celebrates the key mysteries of salvation.

Next Sunday, Palm Sunday, the Pope will celebrate Mass in St. Peter's Square at
10 a.m.

He will also meet that day with young people participating in the 18th World
Youth Day, whose theme is "Behold Your Mother," from John 19:27.

The morning of Holy Thursday, April 17, the Pope will preside over the Chrism
Mass in St. Peter's Basilica. That Mass is attended by cardinals, bishops and
priests (diocesan and religious) who are in Rome.

The Easter triduum of the passion and resurrection of the Lord will begin that
afternoon, with the concelebration of the Mass of the Lord's Last Supper at 5:30
p.m. in St. Peter's Basilica, presided over by John Paul II.

The Washing of the Feet of 12 priests will take place immediately after the
homily. Meanwhile, a collection will be taken up for those affected by the war
in Iraq and will be presented to the Pope during the Offertory.

During the Holy Thursday ceremony, John Paul II also will sign his new
encyclical on the Eucharist.

At 5 p.m. on April 18, Good Friday, the Holy Father will preside over the
ceremony of the Lord's passion, in St. Peter's Basilica.

Later, he will go to the Roman Colosseum to preside over the Via Crucis, the Way
of the Cross, scheduled for 9:15 p.m.

The meditations for the event were originally written by John Paul II in 1976
when he was archbishop of Krakow. He used them when he preached for Pope Paul VI
and the Roman Curia.

Those meditations were published in 1977 under the title "Sign of Contradiction"
(see Luke 2:34). A second edition was published in 2001, according to Bishop
Piero Marini, the master of papal liturgical celebrations.

"While the Holy Father was thinking of the Via Crucis 2003, the world was
disturbed by the news of the threat of imminent war," the bishop explained in a
statement. "Once again, the 'Prince of Peace' was becoming a 'sign of
contradiction': to his offer of love, the world responded with hatred."

The Holy Father "tried to avert the danger of war with his free and strong
voice, with multiple diplomatic initiatives, above all with fasting, prayer and
confident recourse to the Virgin," Bishop Marini said when presenting the Pope's
Via Crucis.

"The Holy Father's anguished warning was not heard: A devastating war broke out
on March 20," the bishop said. "The 1976 text has not been modified. It was and
is tragically ongoing."

"The earth has become a cemetery: so many men, many sepulchers. A great planet
of tombs (...); among all the sepulchers spread around the continents of our
planet, there is one in which the Son of God, the man Jesus Christ, conquered
death with death," the Pope wrote.

The Easter Vigil on Holy Saturday is set for St. Peter's Basilica. At 8 p.m. the
Holy Father will bless the fire in the atrium. Following the processional
entrance into the basilica with the paschal candle and the singing of the
"Exultet," John Paul II will preside over the Liturgy of the Word, the Baptismal
Liturgy, and the Liturgy of the Eucharist.

At 10:30 a.m. on Easter Sunday, April 20, the Pope will celebrate Mass in St.
Peter's Square and impart the traditional blessing "urbi et orbi" (to the city
of Rome and the world).

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Pope Recalls Anniversary of "Pacem in Terris"

Challenge Is to Make Peace a Lifestyle, Says John Paul II

VATICAN CITY, APRIL 6, 2003 (Zenit.org).- Here is a translation of the address
John Paul II gave before praying the Angelus today with the thousands of people
gathered in St. Peter's Square.

Dear Brothers and Sisters!

1. Forty years ago, on April 11, 1963, Blessed John XXIII published the
encyclical "Pacem in Terris," in which he traced the great lines of an effective
promotion of peace in the world. The encyclical reveals itself, also today, of
extraordinary importance. To construct peace is "a permanent commitment." The
reality of these days demonstrates this in a dramatic way.

My thoughts turn, in particular, to Iraq and to all who are involved in the war
that rages there. I think especially of the unarmed civilian population that is
subjected to a harsh test in various cities. God willing, may this conflict end
soon and open the way to a new era of forgiveness, love and peace.

2. To achieve such an objective, it is necessary to return to the spirit that
animated my venerable predecessor: the spirit of faith, above all, and at the
same time of realistic and farsighted wisdom. In the encyclical, he numbered
among the "signs of the times" the spreading of the "conviction that eventual
controversies among peoples must not be resolved with recourse to arms but,
instead, through negotiation" (Part III: AAS 55 [1963], 291). Unfortunately,
this positive goal of civilization has not yet been reached.

I wish to entrust the commitment to peace, above all, to young people. I will
meet them next Sunday, in the Day dedicated to them. It is indispensable to
educate the new generations to peace, which must be ever more the lifestyle,
founded -- as Pope John teaches -- on the "four pillars" of truth, justice, love
and liberty. In this connection, the World Youth Days constitute a wonderful way
of education in fraternity, a laboratory of peace and hope for the future of
humanity.

3. In preparation for the Youth Day, as is now traditional, I will meet the
young people of Rome and of the dioceses of Latium in a special moment of prayer
and celebration, which will take place next Thursday afternoon, April 10, in St.
Peter's Square. In light of the theme "Behold Your Mother!" I will entrust the
young people present to the Holy Virgin and give each one a rosary to help them
in their prayer.

With great trust we continue to turn to Our Lady, praying for peace in Iraq and
in other parts of the world.

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Primacy of Peter in 21st Century

Father Michael Hull on Why the Pope Pushes for Christian Unity

NEW YORK, APRIL 6, 2003 (Zenit.org).- New York theologian Father Michael F. Hull
delivered this address March 28 for a videoconference organized by the
Congregation for Clergy on "The Primacy of Peter." The text has been adapted by
ZENIT.

The Primacy of Peter in "Ut Unum Sint"
By Father Michael F. Hull

John Paul II's encyclical letter "Ut Unum Sint" (May 25, 1995) articulates a
refined notion of the primacy of Peter in terms of the Pope's role as the
servant of Christian unity.

The early history of the ecumenical movement in the 19th and 20th centuries is
predominantly the story of a Protestant-based ecumenism, which culminated in the
formation of the World Council of Churches in 1948, but the later history has a
distinctively Catholic flavor.

The decision of John XXIII to invite non-Catholic observers to the Second
Vatican Council, the council's decree on ecumenism "Unitatis Redintegratio"
(Nov. 21, 1964), and Paul VI's numerous ecumenical overtures situated the Church
as an ecumenical vanguard in the late 20th century among all Christians.

John Paul II, with "Ut Unum Sint," desires that the Church not only guide
contemporary ecumenical endeavors but that she also inaugurate new efforts for
unity among Christians in the 21st century, particularly through the Petrine
ministry. Indeed, it is the role of the Petrine ministry to serve all Christians
so "that they may all be one" (John 17:21).

According to John Paul II, "Ut Unum Sint" is "essentially pastoral in character"
and is meant "to encourage the efforts of all who work for unity" (no. 3). But
"Ut Unum Sint" is much more than that.

It is a clarion call to all Christians Catholic and non-Catholic alike to be
especially attentive to the Lord's desire for unity; and, at the same time, it
is a reminder that the responsibility for unity falls on the shoulders of all
Christians Catholic and non-Catholic alike though it rests principally on the
shoulders of the Successor of Saint Peter.

The Pope writes "Ut Unum Sint" in three chapters: "The Catholic Church's
Commitment to Ecumenism," "The Fruits of Dialogue," and "Quanta Est Nobis Via?"
Our examination of the encyclical letter follows in two parts. First, we look to
the Pope's teaching regarding the Church's commitment to ecumenism as well as
the fruits of recent dialogue. Second, we turn our attention to how much farther
we have to go and how the primacy of Peter is indispensable to the journey of
Christian unity.

Catholic ecumenical commitment and the fruits of dialogue

John Paul II reminds us that the [Second Vatican] Council committed the Church
irrevocably to ecumenism and that it is the duty of the Bishop of Rome to
encourage the need for full communion among all of Christ's disciples.

In fact, quoting "Unitatis Redintegratio," the Pope acknowledges that there is
already a stringent bond, an essential unity, among all Christians: "All those
justified by faith through baptism are incorporated into Christ. They therefore
have a right to be honored by the title of Christian, and are properly regarded
as brothers and sisters in the Lord by the sons and daughters of the Catholic
Church" (No. 13).

As with baptism, many of the elements constitutive of the Church may be found
outside her visible boundaries. Baptism and the concomitant gift of the Holy
Spirit secure the reality of grace operative in all other churches and ecclesial
communities.

Thus, there is already a partial communion among all Christians. "Ecumenism is
directed precisely to making the partial communion existing between Christians
grow towards full communion in truth and charity" (No. 14).

The change of heart, which must be effected in all Christians, begins with
common, ecumenical prayer. "When Christians pray together, the goal of unity
seems closer. The long history of Christians marked by many sad divisions seems
to converge once more because it tends towards that source of its unity which is
Jesus Christ" (No. 22).

The reciprocal relationship of prayer and community instills a greater sense of
unity and evokes in us an awareness that what unites us is much greater than
what divides us. In such wise, prayer and community lead naturally to dialogue.
"When undertaking dialogue, each side must presuppose in the other a desire for
reconciliation, for unity in truth. For this to happen, any display of mutual
opposition must disappear. Only thus will dialogue help to overcome division and
lead us to closer unity" (No. 29).

Dialogue also leads perforce to an examination of conscience. Such an
examination leads us to the truth that we are all sinners, that we all stand in
need of grace, and that we have all in some way sinned against Christian unity.

Without a doubt, love for the truth compels us to present the whole body of our
doctrines clearly, cogently and without dilution. "Full communion of course will
have to come about through the acceptance of the whole truth into which the Holy
Spirit guides Christ's disciples. Hence all forms of reductionism or facile
agreement must be absolutely avoided. Serious questions must be resolved, for if
not, they will reappear at another time, either in the same terms or in a
different guise" (No. 36; see Nos. 18 and 133).

Ecumenism, then, is not ignoring differences, but focusing on commonalities.
When we focus on the truth or on the various modes of fluency in expressing
truth we find ourselves not only more cognizant of our own shortcomings in
conveying divine realities in human language, but also more appreciative of
other Christian conveyances of the same truth.

But ecumenism is more than that. Christians must cooperate on the pastoral,
cultural and social levels. Such cooperation brings us closer to unity and also
"becomes a form of common Christian witness and a means of evangelization which
benefits all involved" (No. 40).

The principle fruits of dialogue rest on the communion of baptismal character.
And the Pope does not wish us to be unaware that significant ecumenical progress
has already materialized.

It is manifest in the joint ventures of Christians to protect freedom, justice
and peace in the name of Christ. It is manifest in ecumenical efforts to share
the copious understandings of the Word of God. It is manifest in the renewal of
divine worship and the sacraments. All of these manifestations have led to
greater communion within Christianity.

The Church has renewed heartfelt and open communication with the churches of the
East and the ecclesial communities of the West. "Before the world, the united
action in society on the part of Christians has the clear value of a joint
witness in the name of the Lord ..." and "the communion of faith which already
exists between Christians provides a solid foundation for their joint action not
only in the social field but also in the religious sphere. Such cooperation will
facilitate the quest for unity" (No. 75).

Citing the ecumenical overtures of John XXIII, Paul VI [and] John Paul I, as
well as his own labors on behalf of Christian unity, the Pope notes that the
cause of Christ has been stalwartly advanced in terms of peace. "When we survey
the world, joy fills our hearts. For we note that Christians feel ever more
challenged by the issue of peace. They see it as intimately connected with the
proclamation of the Gospel and with the coming of God's kingdom" (No. 76).

Quanta Est Nobis Via?

John Paul II is clear in stating that the aforementioned commitment of the
Church to ecumenism and the progress already made is laudable and surely
pleasing in the eyes of God.

Yet, it is not enough. "The ultimate goal of the ecumenical movement is to
re-establish full visible unity among all the baptized. In view of this goal,
all the results so far attained are but one stage of the journey, however
promising and positive" (No. 77).

The Pope is also clear in stating that the Church must enter into a "dialogue of
conversion" (No. 82). The ecumenical road to full unity is arduous. It demands
repentance and trust in the Lord. Although a dialogue of conversion presents
enormous challenges, its goals are God's will, and we cannot "hesitate to be
converted to the Father's expectations" (No. 85).

For this reason, we must be acutely aware of the Christian witness and erudition
proffered by other churches and ecclesial communities, we must be ready to
acknowledge the sanctity present outside the visible confines of the Church, and
we must be willing to meet the hopes and expectations of our fellow Christians.
In other words, the Church has an especial responsibility within Christianity
toward ecumenical unity.

Quoting "Lumen Gentium" to the effect that only the Church has preserved the
Petrine ministry, "the perpetual and visible principle and foundation of unity,"
the Pope confesses his unique role in the quest for Christian unity as the
"servus servorum Dei." "This designation is the best possible safeguard against
the risk of separating power (and in particular the primacy) from ministry" (No.
88).

The Pope is unabashed in his affirmation of the See of Peter as the sign and
guarantor of unity, and he is consoled by the fact that other churches and
ecclesial communities have expressed an openness to reconsider the Petrine
ministry in Christianity.

In Nos. 90 [and] 92, the Pope recounts the many passages in holy Scripture that
pertain to St. Peter's distinctive vocation during the ministry of the Lord and
in the early Church.

The Pope goes on to say: "As heir to the mission of Peter in the Church, which
has been made fruitful by the blood of the Prince of the Apostles, the Bishop of
Rome exercises a ministry originating in the manifold mercy of God. This mercy
converts hearts and pours forth the power of grace where the disciple
experiences the bitter taste of personal weakness and helplessness. The
authority proper to this ministry is completely at the service of God's merciful
plan, and it must always be seen in this perspective. Its power is explained
from this perspective" (No. 92).

The Petrine ministry, then, is not a ministry of lording over, but of leading in
and to the Lord. "The mission of the Bishop of Rome within the college of
pastors consists precisely in keeping watch ('episkopein'), like a sentinel, so
that, through the efforts of the pastors, the true voice of Christ the Shepherd
may be heard in all the particular churches. In this way, in each of the
particular churches entrusted to those pastors, the 'una, sancta, catholica et
apostolica Ecclesia' is made present. All the churches are in full and visible
communion because all the pastors are in communion with Peter and therefore
united in Christ. With the power and authority without which such an office
would be illusory, the Bishop of Rome must ensure the communion of the Church.
For this reason, he is the first servant of unity" (No. 94).

Recalling that the Bishop of Rome presided over a united Church for the first
millennium of Christianity, the Pope ardently claims that whatever relates to
unity among Christians is the rightful concern of the See of Peter.

Therewith the Pope offers this, his sacred ministry, to all Christians. With
poignancy, the Pope asks all Christians to bear in mind the difficulty of
preaching reconciliation to the world when we ourselves remain unreconciled.

The lack of Christian unity is detrimental to the preaching of the Gospel and
injurious to the law of love. The Petrine ministry comes to the aid of all
Christians in leading them to unity and, therefore, to the Lord.

In preparation for the third millennium of Christianity, the Pope exhorts
bishops, priests and laity to accept their respective responsibilities, as the
Pope accepts his, to promote "the unity of all Christians by supporting all
activities or initiatives undertaken for this purpose, in the awareness that the
Church has this obligation from the will of Christ himself" (No. 101; see No.
19).

The Pope also avows that the grace of the Holy Spirit will remain with us always
in order to bring us to unity. For our part, we must continue to pray, to give
thanks, and to hope in the Lord that we all may be one.

How then are we to consider the primacy of Peter in "Ut Unum Sint"? The first
consideration is the weight of John Paul II's magisterial authority now lent to
a specific interpretation of "Lumen Gentium," "Unitatis Redintegratio" and a
plethora of the teachings of his immediate predecessors.

The Pope gives an emphatic urgency to ecumenism heretofore unknown in the
Church. That is not to say that ecumenism was unimportant in the past, but it is
to say that our present Pope lays great emphasis on the immediacy of the problem
of Christian division and the obligation to seek its rectification without
delay.

The second consideration is the grave onus the Pope places upon himself and his
office. The Pope sees ecumenism as constitutive of the Petrine ministry he
exercises. That is not to say that the sad divisions within Christianity did not
trouble his predecessors, but it is to say that our present Pope lays great
emphasis on his own role as the Successor of Peter, the first servant of unity.

But perhaps the most striking testimonial of "Ut Unum Sint" is the ease with
which any Christian might read this present encyclical letter of the Bishop of
Rome. In more ways than one, "Ut Unum Sint" is an example of the very thing of
which it speaks.

In "Ut Unum Sint," John Paul II writes as the servant of unity to all the
servants of Christ in an attempt to procure the unity for which the Bishop of
Rome is responsible with the help and by the grace of God.

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Volume 3, Issue 69

TUESDAY 8 APRIL 2003

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WEAR THE BROWN SCAPULAR OF OUR LADY OF MOUNT CARMEL AND
PRAY THE ROSARY DAILY FOR THE CONVERSION OF THE WHOLE
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INSIDE THIS ISSUE:
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• Papal Address to Bishops of Scandinavian Episcopal Conference
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• World in Conflict Needs Christian Reconciliation, Says Pope
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• Argentine Crisis Needs Moral Answers, Pope Tells President Duhalde
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• Canadian Cardinal Gerald Carter Dies at 91
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• Scientific Meeting on Pedophilia Held at Vatican
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• Medicines Needed in Caritas-Iraq's Aid Centers
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• Effective Development Excludes No One, Says Archbishop Martino
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• Gujarat Law on Conversions Irks Archbishop
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• Shelly Pennefather, An Inspiration
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• CATALOGUE OF LINKS
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• EUCHARISTIC PRAYER IN HONOR OF THE SORROWFUL HEART OF MARY
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• DAILY REMINDER
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• ROMAN CATHOLIC NEWS ARCHIVES
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Papal Address to Bishops of Scandinavian Episcopal Conference

In Rome for Their 5-Yearly Visit

VATICAN CITY, APRIL 7, 2003 (Zenit.org).- Here is the address John Paul II
delivered Saturday to the bishops of the episcopal conference of Scandinavia,
whom he received as a group and individually, on the occasion of their
five-yearly visit to Rome.

Dear Brother Bishops,

1. "Grace, mercy, and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord" (1
Tim 1:2). With fraternal affection I warmly welcome you, the Bishops of
Scandinavia. Your first visit "ad Limina Apostolorum" in this new millennium is
an occasion to renew your commitment to proclaim ever more courageously the
Gospel of Jesus Christ in truth and love. As pilgrims to the tombs of the
Apostles Peter and Paul, you "come to see Peter" (cf. Gal 1:18) and his
collaborators in the service of the universal Church. You thus confirm your
"unity in the same faith, hope and charity, and more and more recognize and
treasure that immense heritage of spiritual and moral wealth that the whole
Church, joined with the Bishop of Rome by the bond of communion, has spread
throughout the world" ("Pastor Bonus," Appendix I, 3).

2. As Bishops, you have been endowed with the authority of Christ (cf. "Lumen
Gentium," 25) and entrusted with the task of bearing witness to his saving
Gospel. The faithful of Scandinavia, with great expectation, look to you to be
steadfast teachers of the faith, selfless in your readiness to speak the truth
"in season and out of season" (2 Tim 4:2). By your personal witness to the
living mystery of God (cf. "Catechesi Tradendae," 7), you make known the
boundless love of him who has revealed himself and his plan for humanity through
Jesus Christ. In this way eloquent testimony is borne to God's extraordinary
"yes" to humanity (cf. 2 Cor 1:20) and you yourselves are strengthened in your
preaching of Jesus Christ, who is "the way, and the truth, and the life" (Jn
14:6).

It is this message that needs to be heard today, clearly and unambiguously. In a
world fraught with skepticism and confusion, it may seem to some that the light
of Christ has been obscured. Indeed, modern societies and cultures are often
marked by a secularism that easily leads to a loss of the sense of God, and
without God the proper sense of man is soon lost as well. "When the Creator is
forgotten the creature itself grows unintelligible" (cf. "Gaudium et Spes," 36):
people are no longer able to see themselves as "mysteriously different" from
other earthly creatures and lose sight of the transcendent character of human
existence. This is the context in which the liberating truth of Christ must
resound: "You will know the truth, and the truth will set you free" (Jn 8:32).
We are speaking here of the fullness of life which far exceeds the dimensions of
earthly existence and which forms the basis of the Gospel we preach, the "Gospel
of life". In fact, it is the profound and persuasive echo of this sublime truth
in the heart of every person -- believer and non-believer alike -- that
"marvelously fulfils all the heart's expectations while infinitely surpassing
them" ("Evangelium Vitae," 2).

3. A central aspect of the "new evangelization" to which I have called the
entire Church is the evangelization of culture. For "at the heart of every
culture lies the attitude man takes to the greatest mystery: the mystery of God.
When this question is eliminated, the culture and moral life of nations are
corrupted" ("Centesimus Annus," 24). The challenge facing you, dear Brothers, is
to see that the voice of Christianity is heard in the public arena and that the
values of the Gospel are brought to bear in your societies and cultures. I am
pleased to note in this regard the positive impact of your pastoral letters and
statements on matters of contemporary concern in your countries.

For example, in your recent Pastoral Letter on marriage and family life you
addressed many difficulties that beset Christian families. Observing how the
sacredness of marriage is obfuscated by its equation with various forms of
cohabitation and noting the negative effects of divorce in your societies, you
encourage married couples to preserve and develop the value of marital
indissolubility. Thus you help them to become a precious sign of the unfailing
fidelity and selfless love of Christ himself (cf. "Familiaris Consortio," 20).

The institution of marriage, in fact, was willed by God from the very beginning
and finds its fullest significance in the teaching of Christ. What more wondrous
and joyous a moment is there for married couples, as they participate in God's
act of creation, than the birth of their children? And what greater sign of hope
is there for humanity than new life? The truth of human sexuality becomes
clearly seen in the mutual love of spouses and their acceptance of "the greatest
possible gift, the gift by which they become cooperators with God for giving
life to a new human person" (ibid., 14). Encouraging the faithful to promote the
dignity of marriage and teaching them to treasure its indissoluble nature is
nothing less than helping them to share in the love of God, which is perfect,
complete, and always life-giving.

4. The people of Scandinavia are well known for their participation in
peace-keeping missions, their deep sense of responsibility in the face of
ecological crises, and their generosity in providing humanitarian aid. True
humanism, however, always includes God. Otherwise it will eventually, even if
unintentionally, deny human beings their proper place in creation and will fail
to acknowledge fully the dignity which belongs to every person (cf.
"Christifideles Laici," 5). Therefore you must help your respective cultures to
draw on their rich Christian heritage in shaping their understanding of the
human person. In Christ all people are brothers and sisters, and our gestures of
solidarity towards them become acts of love and fidelity to Christ, who said
whatever you do to one of the least of these, you do to me (cf. Mt 25:45). This
is the foundation of the culture of life and the civilization of love that we
seek to build up, and it is also the perspective underlying your efforts to
welcome the growing number of migrants in the Nordic lands.

5. Your local ecumenical programs are likewise a source of encouragement, for
the united witness of all Christians will do much to bring Gospel values to bear
in society and advance the kingdom of God in our midst. Awareness of the common
history shared by Christians has given rise to a "rediscovered brotherhood" from
which spring many of the fruits of ecumenical dialogue -- joint statements (not
least of which is the Joint Declaration on the Doctrine of Justification),
shared prayer, solidarity in service to humanity. Correctly understood,
ecumenism forms part of the commitment of all Christians to bear witness to
their faith. While the ecumenical path rightly focuses on what we have in
common, it must not of course neglect or gloss over the very real difficulties
still facing us on the road to unity. Although full communion in faith does not
yet exist, this should not cause despair but should prompt all believers to
deepen their commitment to pray fervently and work resolutely for that unity
which Christ wills for his Church (cf. Jn 17:20-21).

6. Brothers, the new millennium demands a "new impetus in Christian living"
("Novo Millennio Ineunte," 29). Men and women the world over are searching for
meaning in their lives; they need believers who not only "speak" to them of
Christ but also "show" him to them. It is in our own contemplation of the face
of Christ (cf. ibid., 16) that we come to make his light shine ever more
brightly for others. Indispensable in this regard is the provision of formation
programs for children, youth and adults. Such pastoral initiatives, adapted to
the particular circumstances of your people, will produce great fruits of
holiness among them and will assist those who know little of Jesus Christ yet
seek direction in their lives.

Fundamental to your mission is the continuing formation of diocesan clergy and
Religious as well as the adequate training of seminarians. Moreover, promotion
of vocations to the priesthood and religious life must also be seen as a
priority as you face the challenges of evangelization in the Third Christian
Millennium. In this way, you will work to ensure that a sufficient number of men
and women respond to Christ's call. Some of your local churches even now are
experiencing growth in vocations to the consecrated life. This is a clear sign
of a renewed interest in spirituality and reflects the desire, especially among
young people, to deepen awareness and understanding of the faith. I encourage
you in your role as Pastors to nurture this growth, doing all you can to
facilitate the dynamic presence of religious and contemplative communities among
your people, and providing the necessary human and spiritual support for your
diocesan priests.

7. Dear Brothers in the Episcopacy, with fraternal affection I gladly share
these reflections with you and encourage you in exercising the charism of truth
which the Spirit has bestowed upon you. I assure you of my prayers as you
continue to shepherd in love the flocks entrusted to your care. United in our
proclamation of the Good News of Jesus Christ, renewed in the enthusiasm of the
first Christians, and guided by the example of the Saints, let us go forward in
hope! In this Year of the Rosary, may Mary, Mother of the Church, be your sure
guide as you "seek to do what Jesus tells you" (cf. Jn 2:5). Commending you to
her maternal protection, I cordially impart my Apostolic Blessing to you and to
the priests, Religious, and lay faithful of your Dioceses.

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World in Conflict Needs Christian Reconciliation, Says Pope

VATICAN CITY, APRIL 7, 2003 (Zenit.org).- Amid current world tensions, the
testimony of reconciliation and solidarity on the part of Christians of all
confessions must be a sign of hope, says John Paul II.

The Pope expressed this conviction today when he met with an ecumenical
delegation of Catholics, Greek Orthodox and Anglicans from the San Francisco
area, who were accompanied by Archbishop William Levada.

The pilgrimage coincided with the 150th anniversary of the founding of the San
Francisco Archdiocese, in California.

"At a time of conflict and grave unrest in our world, I pray that your witness
to the Gospel message of reconciliation, solidarity and love will be a sign of
hope and a promise of the unity of a humanity reborn and renewed in the grace of
Christ," the Pope exhorted.

He called the pilgrimage "a testimony to your commitment to the growth of
Christian unity through sincere dialogue, common prayer and fraternal
cooperation in the service of the Gospel."

He added: "It is my hope that your visit to this city, blessed by the tombs of
the Apostles Peter and Paul and the memory of the early martyrs, will deepen
your love of Jesus Christ and your zeal for the spread of his Kingdom."

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Argentine Crisis Needs Moral Answers, Pope Tells President Duhalde

Points to Church's Social Doctrine as a Valuable Tool

VATICAN CITY, APRIL 7, 2003 (Zenit.org).- In a meeting with Argentine President
Eduardo Alberto Duhalde, John Paul II presented the Church's social doctrine as
a valuable instrument to surmount the country's crisis.

Duhalde came to Rome, in part, to make a farewell visit to the Pope. Duhalde
will leave his post in May and be replaced by the winner of the April 27
presidential elections.

In their meeting today, the Pope explained that "behind the situations of
injustice there is always grave moral disorder, which does not improve by
applying strictly technical measures, more or less successful, but above all by
promoting decidedly an ensemble of reforms that favor the rights and duties of
the family as the natural and irreplaceable basis of society."

"Likewise," the Holy Father said, "projects must be fostered for the defense and
development of life that highlight the ethical dimension of the person, from
conception until natural death."

In this context, he suggested that "the legacy of the social doctrine of the
Church continues to be a valuable instrument of direction to surmount the
problems that hinder the construction of a more just, fraternal and solidaristic
order."

The Pope said that in the present Argentine circumstances, "the Church, witness
of hope, is always ready to serve as an instrument of conciliation and
understanding among the different sectors that make up the social fabric, so
that each one will be able to cooperate effectively and actively in surmounting
the difficulties."

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Canadian Cardinal Gerald Carter Dies at 91

Pope Mourns Archbishop Emeritus of Toronto

VATICAN CITY, APRIL 7, 2003 (Zenit.org).- Cardinal Gerald Emmett Carter,
archbishop emeritus of Toronto, died Sunday at his residence in the Canadian
city. He was 91.

"Deeply saddened" by the news, John Paul II relayed his sympathy in a telegram
sent to the current archbishop, Cardinal Aloysius Ambrozic.

In his message, the Pope expresses his "grateful recognition" for the "many
years of selfless service, both as an archbishop of the Church in Toronto and as
a member of the College of Cardinals."

The Holy Father offers "fervent prayers that God, the Father of mercies, will
grant eternal rest to him and every spiritual consolation to those who mourn his
passing."

Born in Montreal in 1912, and ordained a priest in 1937, Gerald Carter was named
bishop in 1961, and transferred to the Diocese of London, Ontario.

In April 1978, he was made the archbishop of Toronto, which he led until March
1990, when he resigned for reasons of age. John Paul II made him a cardinal in
June 1979.

Bishop Carter took part in the Second Vatican Council (1962-'65) and was
president of the Canadian episcopal conference and member of the general
secretariat of the Synod of Bishops.

His funeral will take place in Toronto's cathedral this Thursday at 10:30 a.m.

With the death, the College of Cardinals now has 169 members, including 112
electors who could vote for a new pope in a conclave.

Here is the text of the papal telegram sent to Cardinal Ambrozic:

Deeply saddened upon learning of the death of Cardinal Gerald Emmett Carter,
archbishop emeritus of Toronto, I send condolences to you and the faithful of
the archdiocese. With grateful recognition of Cardinal Carter's many years of
selfless service, both as an archbishop of the Church in Toronto and as a member
of the College of Cardinals, I offer fervent prayers that God, the Father of
mercies, will grant eternal rest to him and every spiritual consolation to those
who mourn his passing. To the clergy, religious and laity of the Archdiocese of
Toronto, I cordially impart my apostolic blessing as a pledge of strength and
peace in our risen Savior Jesus Christ.


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Scientific Meeting on Pedophilia Held at Vatican

Reports Will Be Published in Several Months

VATICAN CITY, APRIL 7, 2003 (Zenit.org).- A scientific meeting on the problem of
pedophilia that took place here last week will see its reports published in the
coming months, the Vatican press office reported.

"Attending the symposium, promoted by the Pontifical Academy for Life, were the
most qualified experts on this subject, who came from the United States, Canada
and Germany," reported a statement issued by Joaquín Navarro-Valls, director of
the Vatican press office.

"During the meeting the topic of pedophilia was considered from a purely
scientific and clinical point of view," the statement said. "The reports given
at the meeting, as well as the protocols regarding its development, will be
published in several months."

Other participants attending the closed-door meeting April 2-5 included
specialists in recovery therapy of people affected by this problem.

In addition to the Secretariat of State, there were also representatives of
Roman Curia dicasteries, including the Congregations for the Doctrine of the
Faith, the Clergy, Institutes of Consecrate Life, and Catholic Education.

Participants in the meeting included:

-- Jorg M. Fegert, medical director of the Clinic and Polyclinic for Child and
Youth Psychiatry/Psychotherapy at the University of Ulm, Germany;

-- Karl Hanson, department of the solicitor general of Canada;

-- Martin P. Kafka, Harvard Medical School;

-- Hans Krober, director of the Institute for Forensic Psychiatry, Free
University of Berlin;

-- Ron Langevin, University of Toronto;

-- William Marshall, Queen's University, in Ontario;

-- Friedemann Pfafflin, psychiatrist, psychoanalyst, head of the section for
forensic psychotherapy at the University of Ulm, and president of the
International Society for Treatment of Sex Offenders, Germany;

-- Christian Reimer, director of the Clinic for Psychosomatic Illness and
Psychotherapy, University of Giessen, Germany.

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Medicines Needed in Caritas-Iraq's Aid Centers

AMMAN, Jordan, APRIL 7, 2003 (Zenit.org).- Caritas-Iraq's liaison office in
Amman is planning to send basic medicines to Baghdad to supplement the dwindling
supplies in 14 Caritas aid centers throughout war-torn Iraq.

A total of 230 people are manning these centers, the Amman office was told in a
telephone call by Auxiliary Bishops Shlemon Warduni and Emmanuel-Karim Delly of
the Patriarchate of Babylon of the Chaldeans.

The bishops reported that many people are seeking refuge in Catholic churches,
where they spend the night and receive food and medical care.

At present, there is no lack of food, which can be purchased in the city's
markets, the sources reported.

In Basra and Um Qasr, in the south of the country, there is a high level of
infection because of a lack of potable water, British experts of Caritas
International in the area reported over the past two days.

These sources also said that the allied forces are working on the water supply
in the outskirts of Um Qasr, which should make available 2.4 million liters per
day.

As much as 300 dinars are being paid for a 20-liter can of water. The monthly
salary in Iraq is 30,000 dinars.

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Effective Development Excludes No One, Says Archbishop Martino

Proposes Initiatives for "Globalization of Solidarity"

ROME, APRIL 7, 2003 (Zenit.org).- If development is to be complete, it must
reach everyone, says the president of the Pontifical Council for Justice and
Peace.

In an address Saturday on "Ethics and Sustainable Development," delivered at the
Basilica of the Holy Apostles, Archbishop Renato Martino said, "If development
does not reach all peoples, it is not effective."

"Human beings have the right to a healthy and productive life, in harmony with
nature," said the archbishop, who for 16 years was permanent observer of the
Vatican to the United Nations.

"To be sustainable, development must find the right balance between economic,
social and environmental objectives," he continued.

In this way, well-being is assured today "without compromising that of future
generations," the archbishop said.

After recalling the challenge proffered by John Paul II to promote the
"globalization of solidarity," Archbishop Martino proposed some ways to pursue
this objective.

First, he suggested resolving the question of the international debt of poor
countries. Second, he emphasized the need for equity in international trade.

Archbishop Martino also underlined the urgency to surmount obstacles in
transferring from rich to poor countries the necessary knowledge linked to
technological progress.

Lastly, he mentioned the acute problem of water as, over the next 25 years, half
the world's population might suffer from a lack of water.

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Gujarat Law on Conversions Irks Archbishop

Violates Freedom of Conscience, Says Prelate

GANDHINAGAR, India, APRIL 6, 2003 (ZENIT.org-Fides).- Archbishop Stanislaus
Fernandes of Gandhinagar doesn't mince words about the new Gujarat state law on
religion.

"This law is contrary to every form of democracy," he said. The archbishop was
referring to a document on religious freedom approved March 26 by the state
government without any discussion in the Assembly.

Under the law, anyone who wants to change religion must first request permission
from the civil authorities. The law provides for heavy fines or prison terms for
conversions effected by force or fraudulent means. It follows a similar law in
the southern state of Tamil Nadu.

Archbishop Fernandes attributes responsibility for the document to India's
ruling Hindu nationalist Bharatiya Janata Party, which won recent elections in
Gujarat.

The archbishop noted that there have been no cases of forced conversions or
conversions obtained with fraudulent means. "This law violates basic human
rights and constitutional rights, freedom of conscience and religious freedom,"
he said.

"We believe that conversion is a grace from God, which cannot be subjected to
the scrutiny of any civil government," the archbishop added.

"Asking for the permission of the civil authorities for religious conversion
means abdicating from the personal responsibility of every individual for the
eternal salvation of his soul," he said. "In this case, every man must respond
to the voice of his soul and not to temporal rules."

The new Gujarat government already warned in February of a "discriminatory
censure" by police, only of Christian communities, families and institutions.
That warning prompted a strong protest from the Indian bishops' conference.

The bishops' fears are motivated by recent episodes of violence against
Christians and other members of religious minorities. The bishops fear the aim
is to shut Christians in a ghetto and limit their influence.

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Cause of Mama Gili as Servant of God (Part 1)
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publish information on Dolores Immacolata Gili (1892-1985) for an investigation
into her cause as a Servant of God, as well as to promote her cause and to
perpetuate her cult by directing prayer groups assembled in her honor. It has
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and the Most Reverend John Joseph Myers, Archbishop of Newark, New Jersey.

Call or write today regarding favors granted through the intercession of Dolores
Immacolata "Mama" Gili, or, for more information about the cause of her
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P. O. Box 455
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Phone (973) 412-1170
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EUCHARISTIC PRAYER IN HONOR OF THE SORROWFUL HEART OF MARY

When the Eucharistic host is elevated at Mass say:

"Eternal Father, through the Sorrowful and Immaculate Heart of Mary, I offer you
the crucified Body of Your dearly beloved Son, Jesus Christ, in reparation for
all the sins committed against you and for the conversion and salvation of the
whole world."

When the Eucharistic chalice is elevated at Mass say:

"Eternal Father, through the Sorrowful and Immaculate Heart of Mary, I offer you
the precious Blood of Your dearly beloved Son, Jesus Christ, in reparation for
all the sins committed against you and for the conversion and salvation of the
whole world."

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DAILY REMINDER

"during this important time, as the eve of the new millennium approaches unity
among all Christians of the various confessions will increase until they reach
full communion." John Paul II, Tertio Millennio Adveniente, 16

"Keep close to the Mother of God as if you were the child Jesus clinging to her
robes while walking down a dusty and busy crowded street and you'll always be
safe."

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Volume 3, Issue 70

WEDNESDAY 9 APRIL 2003

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WEAR THE BROWN SCAPULAR OF OUR LADY OF MOUNT CARMEL AND
PRAY THE ROSARY DAILY FOR THE CONVERSION OF THE WHOLE
WORLD AND FOR CHURCH UNITY

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INSIDE THIS ISSUE:
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• Pope to Get Honorary Doctorate From La Sapienza University
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• VATICAN COINS TO MARK 25TH YEAR OF JOHN PAUL'S PONTIFICATE
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• AUDIENCES
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• OTHER PONTIFICAL ACTS
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• Cardinal Ratzinger on the Meaning of the Eucharist
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• Pius XII's Directive Helped Save 800 Jews in 3 Cities, Papers Reveal
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• Vocations Document Available via Canadian Office
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• '63 Encyclical to Be Focus of Congress in Rome
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• Communion and Liberation's Years of Rebirth
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• CATALOGUE OF LINKS
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• EUCHARISTIC PRAYER IN HONOR OF THE SORROWFUL HEART OF MARY
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• DAILY REMINDER
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• ROMAN CATHOLIC NEWS ARCHIVES
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• COPYRIGHT NOTICES
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Pope to Get Honorary Doctorate From La Sapienza University

VATICAN CITY, APRIL 8, 2003 (Zenit.org).- John Paul II will receive an honorary
doctorate in jurisprudence from La Sapienza University in a May 17 ceremony at
the Vatican, the school reported.

Among other reasons for the honor, the university pointed to the Pope's
outstanding record in the defense of human rights during his almost
quarter-century-long pontificate.

"Universally known is the work carried out by the Pontiff in the course of his
magisterium to affirm the law and safeguard human rights in all their historical
forms, either in regard to the person and his individual rights, or in reference
to relations between peoples and international law," the university said in a
statement.

The statement underlined the Pope's efforts to promote justice in areas such as
"international debt, self-determination and peace."

Moreover, the Holy Father has been outstanding in his endeavors "at the highest
levels and most important international quarters" in defense of "an appropriate
balance between economic development" and the deliverance of people from
poverty, the statement said.

La Sapienza is considered the most prestigious public university in Rome.

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VATICAN COINS TO MARK 25TH YEAR OF JOHN PAUL'S PONTIFICATE

VATICAN CITY, APR 8, 2003 (VIS) - The Numismatic Office of Vatican City  will
issue a special series of Vatican Euro coins on April 10 to mark the 25th year
of Pope John Paul's papacy. The eight coins (1 and 2 Euro coins  and 1, 2, 5,
10, 20 and 50 Eurocents) will bear the year "2003" and the legend  "The 25th
year of the Pontificate of His Holiness John Paul II."

   Euro coins, minted by individual countries, have a European theme on one side
and a national image on the other side. For the Vatican coins, the national side
has the profile of Pope John Paul, Sovereign of Vatican City State, the words
"Citt` del Vaticano" (Vatican City) and 12 stars. Sculpted by Guido Veroi,
65,000 sets of the eight coins were minted and sell for Euro15 per set.

   A proof version set of the same eight coins, which includes a silver  medal on
the theme "Art interprets Art: Homage to Leonardo" will also go on sale on April
10 at a price of Euro 78. Both sets of coins come in silver holders (the proof
version in a special box) to mark the 25th or Silver Anniversary of John Paul
II's pontificate.

   On March 20, the Vatican's Philatelic Office and Poland jointly issued 25
stamps, one for each year of the Holy Father's papacy. The first stamp for 1978
depicts the Pope on the central loggia of St. Peter's Basilica as he appears to
the world for the first time after his election. Remaining stamps commemorate
highlights - travels, documents and other events - of his pontificate.

   The Philatelic Office also, for the first time in its history, issued  a
silver postage stamp (silver title 925/1000), depicting Pope John Paul, the
words "Citt` del Vaticano" and in the lower, left corner, the Pope's
coat-of-arms.

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AUDIENCES

VATICAN CITY, APR 8, 2003 (VIS) - Today the Holy Father received in separate
audiences:

- His Beatitude Cardinal Ignace Moussa I Daoud, prefect of the Congregation for
the Oriental Churches.

- Archbishop Luigi De Magistris, major pro-penitentiary.

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OTHER PONTIFICAL ACTS

VATICAN CITY, APR 8, 2003 (VIS) - The Holy Father:

- Appointed Archbishop Buti Joseph Tlhagale, O.M.I. of Bloemfontein, South
Africa as bishop of Johannesburg (area 14,517, population 6,000,000, Catholics
700,000, priests 164, permanent deacons 39, religious 613),  South Africa.

- Appointed Fr. Wojciech Polak, rector of the Primatial Seminary in Gniezno,
Poland as auxiliary bishop of the same archdiocese (area 8,530, population
1,023,352, Catholics 995,003, priests 741, 250 religious). The bishop-elect was
born in Inowroclaw, Poland in 1964 and was ordained a priest in 1989. The Holy
Father accepted the resignation from the office of auxiliary of the same
archdiocese presented by Bishop Szczepan Wesoly upon having reached the age
limit. At the same time he accepted his resignation as delegate for the pastoral
care of Polish migrants.

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Cardinal Ratzinger on the Meaning of the Eucharist

"God Gives Himself to Us"

VATICAN CITY, APRIL 8, 2003 (Zenit.org).- What is the answer to the decrease in
the number of faithful attending Sunday Mass?

For Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger, the answer lies in explaining the real meaning of
the sacrament of the Eucharist, which perpetuates the presence of Christ among
people.

The prefect of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith addresses the
question in his recently published book "A God Who Is Near" ("Il Dio Vicino,"
St. Paul Editions). It precedes the encyclical on the Eucharist that John Paul
II will sign this Holy Thursday.

"The Eucharist is sacrifice," memorial of the sacrifice of Jesus Christ on the
cross, the cardinal explains.

"When we hear this phrase, we resist within," he states. "The question arises:
When we speak of sacrifice, are we not before an unworthy, or at least
ingenuous, image of God? Do we not end up by thinking that we men could and
should give something to God?"

Cardinal Ratzinger adds: "The Eucharist responds precisely to these questions.
The first thing it tells us is that God gives himself to us so that we, in turn,
can give ourselves. The initiative in the sacrifice of Jesus Christ comes from
God. In the beginning, it was he himself who lowered himself."

"Christ is not a gift that we men present to an irritated God; on the contrary,
the fact that he is here, lives, suffers and loves, is already the work of the
love of God," the cardinal writes. "It is the merciful love of God, who stoops
down to us; the Lord who makes himself a servant for us.

"Although we are the ones who caused the conflict, and although God was not the
culprit, but us, it is he who comes to meet us and who, in Christ, begs for
reconciliation."

"The more we walk with him the more conscious we are that the God who seems to
torment us is the one who really loves us and is the one to whom we can abandon
ourselves without resistance or fear," Cardinal Ratzinger states.

He adds: "The more we enter into the night of the misunderstood mystery the more
we trust him, the more we find him, the more we discover the love and freedom
that sustain us through all the nights. God gives so that we can give. This is
the essence of the eucharistic sacrifice, of the sacrifice of Jesus Christ."

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Pius XII's Directive Helped Save 800 Jews in 3 Cities, Papers Reveal

Pope Told Catholic Groups to Assist Those Fleeing Nazis

VATICAN CITY, APRIL 8, 2003 (Zenit.org).- At least 800 Jews in three Italian
cities were saved from Nazi persecution in 1943 and 1944, thanks in part to an
appeal from Pope Pius XII, documents reveal.

The newly found evidence shows that in the cities of Livorno, Lucca and Pisa,
the Jews were spared after the Pope had asked various Church groups to help out.

The network of assistance was made up of Oblate Priests of Lucca, the archbishop
of Genoa, Franciscan friars, cloistered nuns and Catholic politicians.

Gino Bartali, one of the greatest cyclists in Italian history, also collaborated
in the initiative. He hid false documents in the crossbar of his bicycle to save
the life of refugees.

These deeds have come out into the light thanks to letters and a testimony
written by Giorgio Nissim, a Jew from Pisa.

The documents were found by his children, Piero and Simona, and have been
examined by historians Silvia Angelini and Paola Lemmi, under the supervision of
Liliana Piccioto of Milan's Foundation of Jewish Documentation. Giorgio Nissim
died in 1976.

Following the 1943 imprisonment of members of Tuscany's "Delasem" network (which
aided Jews after discriminatory racial laws took effect), Nissim continued his
activity thanks to the collaboration of the three Oblate Priests of Lucca. The
three were referred to as Fathers Paoli, Staderini and Niccolai.

"I organized a complete office of false documents in the premises of cloistered
nuns," Nissim recalled in his papers. "Frequently, it was the priests themselves
who added the false signatures."

That made it possible to save Jews by hiding them in a convent or enabling them
to reach liberated areas in Italy.

"I would go to Genoa as best I could to take the money given to me by Father
Repetto, the archbishop's secretary, and would then give the funds to Father
Paoli" to cover the costs of these operations, he added.

In a testimony given in 1969, kept in the archives of Milan's Center of
Contemporary Jewish Documentation, Nissim wrote that the network of Catholic
assistance "had received the order to maintain relations [with the clandestine
Jewish movement -- editor's note] by Pius XII, the Pope at the time."

Andrea, son of champion cyclist Gino Bartali, confirmed his father's
participation in that network that aided the Jews.

"His task was to take the photos and papers to clandestine printers to produce
the false document," Andrea Bartali said. "When he arrived at the convent, he
would get off the bicycle and put the material in the crossbar, and then go. He
also acted as a guide, pointing out the less-known ways so that the refugees
could reach some areas in the center of Italy."

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Vocations Document Available via Canadian Office

OTTAWA, APRIL 8, 2003 (Zenit.org).- Collaboration by the Canadian and U.S.
bishops' conferences to foster religious vocations has produced a pastoral plan.

Entitled "Conversion, Discernment and Mission: A Practical Guide for Fostering a
Vocations Culture in North America," the document is the product of last April's
3rd Continental Congress on Vocations to Ordained Ministry and Consecrated Life
in North America, held in Montreal.

The strategies outlined in the document hope to create a "preferential option
for the young." The impetus behind this theme was the large presence of youth
attending the congress who sought practical support and encouragement from the
bishops in fostering vocations among their peers.

Recent data by the Vatican's Congregation for Clergy suggest North America lags
behind other parts of the world, especially Africa and Asia, in fostering
vocations.

In 2000, North America had 5,374 fewer diocesan priests and 7,391 fewer
religious priests than it did in 1980.

The pastoral plan is available through CCCB Publications at $14.95 (Canadian),
plus tax, shipping and handling. It may be ordered at (800) 769-1147 or (613)
241-7538, or by email at publi@....
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'63 Encyclical to Be Focus of Congress in Rome

VATICAN CITY, APRIL 8, 2003 (Zenit.org).- Opposing political ideologies, the
source of world friction 40 years ago, have been replaced by differences more of
a religious nature, a Vatican aide says.

This is the great difference in the international scene since the height of the
Cold War, when Pope John XXIII wrote his encyclical "Pacem in Terris" on peace,
and today, said Bishop Giampaolo Crepaldi, secretary of the Pontifical Council
for Justice and Peace.

"If 40 years ago, for example, there was the situation of two blocs, which were
opposed to one another in a very bitter confrontation, today there is, perhaps,
a lack of dialogue," the bishop said.

He made his comment over Vatican Radio when discussing the international
congress "Forty Years After 'Pacem in Terris': The New Signs of the Times."

The congress will be held in Rome this Thursday and Friday, as a joint endeavor
of the pontifical council and the Lateran University. Experts on Church social
doctrine will discuss topics such as legitimacy and legitimation in democracy,
and international cooperation.

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Communion and Liberation's Years of Rebirth

Interview With Author, Monsignor Massimo Camisasca

ROME, APRIL 8, 2003 (ZENIT.org-Fides).- The second volume of the history of the
Church movement Communion and Liberation has been published in Italian.

"La Ripresa" (The Revival, St. Paul Editions), which covers the years 1969-76,
will soon appear in other languages.

The author, Monsignor Massimo Camisasca, is former vice president of the John
Paul II Pontifical Institute for Studies on Marriage and the Family in Rome, and
founder and general superior of the St. Charles Borromeo Priestly Fraternity of
Missionaries.

He describes in the volume the path of the movement's rebirth under the guidance
of its founder Luigi Giussani and its definitive affirmation in the Church in an
Italian society marked by upheaval and shaken by bombs and attacks.

Q: If you were to use an image to describe this second stage of the history of
the Communion and Liberation movement, which would you choose?

Monsignor Camisasca: If I were to express with one image the path described in
this volume, I would choose the wandering in the desert.

We think of the people of Israel: The years spent between Egypt and the Promised
Land, under the guidance of Moses, allowed its formation and represented also
the definitive discovery of its vocation in the world. Years marked by
adversity, but also by many gifts. And by no few rebellions against their
leader.

At times the Jewish people had the impression that it would all end there; then
the journey resumed as if a miracle. The years 1969-76, only seven, represent,
under the guidance of Don Giussani, the path of the movement's rebirth, after a
period of crisis in which its numbers were reduced to the minimum, and its
definitive affirmation in the Church and in Italian society.

Q: What are the main differences between this volume and the previous book?

Monsignor Camisasca: The atmosphere, the tones of this second volume are
profoundly different compared to the first.

The latter was concerned with the happy infancy of an adult; with the laborious
and fruitful years, of meetings and prospects, which Giussani lived in the
seminary; with the glorious decade of the G's [Student Youth].

Here, instead, there is the fatigue of rebirth, a new start, in a Milan and an
Italy characterized by demonstrations, shaken by revolutionary slogans, by
bombs, by the dead.

Don Giussani in these years draws gradually closer to the official leadership of
the movement, from which he had been divided in June 1965, when he was sent to
study in the United States from where he returned a few months later.

The American months really represent for him a pause: although in actual fact he
never ceased generating the movement, it is also true that he was only gradually
to take in hand again the effective leadership of Communion and Liberation.

Q: What were the most interesting and demanding challenges posed by those
terrible years? And how did the CL position fit in with the Church and the
world?

Monsignor Camisasca: First of all, one question shook the Church in those years:
from whom will salvation come? Much of Italian Catholicism, although necessarily
without denying in theory that Christ is the Savior, trusted concretely in the
Marxist analysis as a path to liberation, when not in the revolutionary praxis.

Here lies the center of the teaching of Don Giussani -- the reply to the
question: Who is the Savior, who can free us from evil?

In those years there was confrontation on the one hand between human wisdom and
human morality, intensely and at times violently proposed by those who preached
salvation through revolution, and on the other, Christian communion lived as an
absolutely original way of understanding human existence, which comes from on
high, is born of faith and from faith draws its vision of men and the world,
constituting a unique rule of life.

For Giussani it remains supremely true that "God is everything and is within the
human" because the eternal has become the modality of life for the human. "The
great Christian word is the Incarnation, but what this God, who is within all
things, brings to the surface is not human wisdom, it is lived communion."

In these years he struggles for "a new city which must be born." But the city is
an absolute gift, a gift born of conversion. These are the terms of the
tremendous question, a question of life or death for Christianity, which poses
itself in those years. For Don Giussani the decision is absolutely not
ideological or partisan. Again in those years he said: "The decision we must
make is to be within the one Christian tension we know, tension between cross
and resurrection." Immanence in the world, then, but immanence of Christian
communion, presence of man conscious of the novelty he carries.

Q: In that period, what answer does Don Giussani suggest for the question of
evil, violence and injustice in the world?

Monsignor Camisasca: The problem of evil and how to face it was the central
problem of those years. It is also today. Here lies, in fact, the profound
present day importance of this volume.

Today, as 30 years ago, men, in the face of injustice, poverty, discrimination,
ask themselves: Is war and violence all we have left? In March 1969, Don
Giussani said: "We are vexed, inevitably wounded by evil, in its most clamorous
version, the social, which is injustice. But we must not forget another type of
evil, which is structural to our life, such as, for example, death, disease,
betrayal. How is the problem of evil usually faced? With analysis and historical
action. We feel the need to analyze situations and structures and then to act,
we come together because alone we can do little or nothing, and what we cannot
do together will be done by history and posterity."

But Don Giussani adds: "I see that all the positions assumed by man with the
will to eliminate evil in the world start out from the presupposition that evil
is in the structures, they are unilateral, they are forced to affirm themselves
to forget or renounce something, and one violence is followed by another."

Evil is in the man of today and alone he cannot free himself: This was the cry
of Don Giussani in those times and the heart of his educational method. Evil has
its roots in human liberty. [He says:] "The concept of original sin is at the
basis of all this and clarifies it. Evil in me can be won only by another, by
another who is like me but greater than me, by God made man, who died and is
risen."

Hence, Don Glissandi's insistence that the event of Christ, the new man, must be
recognized. "The problem is one," he says on another occasion, "that we take
that event seriously."

Only when Jesus comes again will evil be completely taken way. But the life of
the Church, at the same time, is an anticipation of this liberation from evil.
In this life, continuity of the Risen Christ, man is granted to live in time the
experience of life finally and definitively liberated.

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5. Polish Rosary Hour by the Conventual Franciscans
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DOWNLOAD FREE SCRIPTURAL ROSARY
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Our Father Movie
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7. CHAPLET OF DIVINE MERCY ONLINE
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8. BIOGRAPHY OF MAMA GILI WITH PHOTO
http://www.holyfaceofjesus.com/mama.html
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PRAYER FOR THE BEATIFICATION OF MAMA GILI

Cause of Mama Gili as Servant of God (Part 1)
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Roman-Catholic-News/message/33

Cause of Mama Gili as Servant of God (Part 2)
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Roman-Catholic-News/message/37

Need a Miracle?
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Roman-Catholic-News/message/55

Dolores Immacolata "Mama" Gili (1892-1985)
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Roman-Catholic-News/message/117

MAMA GILI GUILD

The Mama Gili Guild was established several years ago to gather, collect, and
publish information on Dolores Immacolata Gili (1892-1985) for an investigation
into her cause as a Servant of God, as well as to promote her cause and to
perpetuate her cult by directing prayer groups assembled in her honor. It has
continuously enjoyed the ecclesiastical approval of Theodore Cardinal McCarrick,
and the Most Reverend John Joseph Myers, Archbishop of Newark, New Jersey.

Call or write today regarding favors granted through the intercession of Dolores
Immacolata "Mama" Gili, or, for more information about the cause of her
investigation for canonization to:

Rev. Dante DiGirolamo, Director
Mama Gili Guild
P. O. Box 455
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EUCHARISTIC PRAYER IN HONOR OF THE SORROWFUL HEART OF MARY

When the Eucharistic host is elevated at Mass say:

"Eternal Father, through the Sorrowful and Immaculate Heart of Mary, I offer you
the crucified Body of Your dearly beloved Son, Jesus Christ, in reparation for
all the sins committed against you and for the conversion and salvation of the
whole world."

When the Eucharistic chalice is elevated at Mass say:

"Eternal Father, through the Sorrowful and Immaculate Heart of Mary, I offer you
the precious Blood of Your dearly beloved Son, Jesus Christ, in reparation for
all the sins committed against you and for the conversion and salvation of the
whole world."

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DAILY REMINDER

"during this important time, as the eve of the new millennium approaches unity
among all Christians of the various confessions will increase until they reach
full communion." John Paul II, Tertio Millennio Adveniente, 16

"Keep close to the Mother of God as if you were the child Jesus clinging to her
robes while walking down a dusty and busy crowded street and you'll always be
safe."

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Volume 3, Issue 71

THURSDAY 10 APRIL 2003

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WEAR THE BROWN SCAPULAR OF OUR LADY OF MOUNT CARMEL AND
PRAY THE ROSARY DAILY FOR THE CONVERSION OF THE WHOLE
WORLD AND FOR CHURCH UNITY

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INSIDE THIS ISSUE:
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• Reflection on Psalm 134(135):1-12
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• John Paul II Laments Deaths in Iraq and in Africa
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• Archbishop Martino Stresses Importance of U.N.
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• ARCHBISHOP TAURAN MEETS U.S. UNDER-SECRETARY BOLTON
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• JOHN PAUL II'S SCHEDULE FOR HOLY WEEK EVENTS
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• ARCHBISHOP MARTINO COMMEMORATES "PACEM IN TERRIS"
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• HOLY SEE ADDRESSES U.N. HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION
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• OTHER PONTIFICAL ACTS
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• Sudan's Bishops Ask U.N. to Protect Human Rights in Country
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• Cubans Concerned About Intensification of Persecution
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• CATALOGUE OF LINKS
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• EUCHARISTIC PRAYER IN HONOR OF THE SORROWFUL HEART OF MARY
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• DAILY REMINDER
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• ROMAN CATHOLIC NEWS ARCHIVES
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• COPYRIGHT NOTICES
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Reflection on Psalm 134(135):1-12

John Paul II Meditates on Hymn of Thanksgiving to God

VATICAN CITY, APRIL 9, 2003 (Zenit.org).- Here is a translation of the address
John Paul II gave during today's general audience, which he dedicated to a
reflection on Psalm 134(135):1-12.

1. The liturgy of lauds, whose development we have been following through our
catecheses, proposes to us the first part of Psalm 134(135), which was just
heard in the choristers' singing. The text presents a series of allusions to
other biblical passages and the atmosphere that envelops it seems to be that of
Easter. In fact, the Jewish tradition joined our [Psalm] to the subsequent one,
135(136), considering them together as "the great Hallel," namely, the solemn
and festive praise that is raised to the Lord on the occasion of Easter.

Indeed, the Psalm highlights the Exodus, with the mention of the "plagues" of
Egypt and the recollection of the entrance into the Promised Land. But let us
now follow the subsequent stages, which Psalm 134(135) reveals in the
development of the first 12 verses: It is a reflection that we wish to transform
into a prayer.

2. At the beginning we find the characteristic invitation to praise, typical
element of the hymns in the Psalter addressed to the Lord. The call to sing the
alleluia is directed to the "servants of the Lord" (see verse 1), who in the
Hebrew original are presented as those "standing" in the sacred space of the
temple (see verse 2), namely, in the ritual attitude of prayer (see Psalm
133[134]:1-2).

Involved in praise are, first of all, the ministers of worship, priests and
Levites, who live and work "in the courts of the house of our God" (see Psalm
134[135]:2). However, to these "servants of the Lord" are ideally associated all
the faithful. In fact, immediately after, mention is made of the election of the
whole of Israel to be the ally and witness of the love of the Lord: "For the
Lord has chosen Jacob, Israel as a treasured possession" (verse 4). In this
perspective, two fundamental qualities of God are celebrated: he is "good," he
is "gracious" (see verse 3). The bond that exists between us and the Lord is
marked by love, intimacy and joyful adherence.

3. Following the invitation to praise, the Psalmist continues with a solemn
profession of faith, beginning with the typical expression "I know," that is, I
acknowledge, I believe (see verse 5). There are two articles of faith, which are
proclaimed by a soloist on behalf of all the people gathered in liturgical
assembly. First of all, the work of God in the whole universe is exalted: He is,
par excellence, the Lord of the cosmos: "Whatever the Lord wishes he does in
heaven and on earth" (verse 6). He also dominates the seas and abysses, which
are the emblem of chaos, of negative energies, of the limit, and of nothingness.

Again, it is the Lord who forms the clouds, the lightnings, the rain and the
winds, taking recourse to his "storehouse" (see verse 7). In fact, the ancient
man of the Near East imagined that the climatic agents were kept in special
reservoirs, similar to heavenly coffers from which God could draw to disseminate
them on earth.

4. The other component of the profession of faith refers to the history of
salvation. The creator God is now recognized as the Lord redeemer, evoking the
fundamental events of the liberation of Israel from Egyptian slavery. The
Psalmist mentions first of all the "plague" of the firstborn (see Exodus
12:29-30), which summarizes all the "signs and portents" worked by the
liberating God during the epic of the Exodus (see Psalm 134[135]:8-9).
Immediately after, the clamorous victories are recalled, which enabled Israel to
overcome the difficulties and obstacles found in its way (see verses 10-11).
Lastly, the Promised Land appears on the horizon, which Israel receives as "a
heritage" from the Lord (see verse 12).

Well then, all these signs of a covenant that will be more amply professed in
the subsequent Psalm, 135(136), attest to the fundamental truth, proclaimed in
the first commandment of the Decalogue. God is one and is a person who acts and
speaks, loves and saves: "I know that the Lord is great, our Lord is greater
than all gods" (verse 5; see Exodus 20:2-3; Psalm 94[95]:3).

5. In the wake of this profession of faith, we too raise our praise to God. Pope
St. Clement I, in his Letter to the Corinthians, addresses this invitation to
us: "Let us look at the Father and Creator of the whole universe. Let us attach
ourselves to the gifts and benefits of peace, magnificent and sublime. Let us
contemplate him in thought and look with the eyes of the soul at the greatness
of his will! Let us consider how impartial he is toward every creature of his.
The skies that move according to his order obey him in harmony. The day and the
night complete their course as established by him and do not hamper one another.
The sun and the moon and the chorus of stars revolve in harmony and without
deviations on the orbits assigned to them by his direction. The earth, fruitful
by his will, produces abundant nourishment for men, for beasts and for all the
animals that live on it, without resistance and without changing his
dispositions" (19:2-20:4: "I Padri Apostolici" [The Apostolic Fathers], Rome,
1984, pp. 62-63). Clement I concludes by observing: "The Creator and Lord of the
universe disposed that all these things be beneficent toward all in peace and
concord, and particularly toward us who appeal to his mercy through our Lord
Jesus Christ. To him be glory and majesty for ever. Amen" (20:11-12: Ibid., p.
63).

[At the end of the audience, the Holy Father gave the following summary in
English:]

Dear Brothers and Sisters,

Psalm 134 starts off with a joyful invitation to sing the praises of God. God's
faithful people are called "servants of the Lord," and the Almighty is
recognized as "good" and "loving." This initial invitation to praise is followed
by a kind of profession of faith, recalling God's saving action in freeing his
people from slavery in Egypt and bringing them to the Promised Land.

We make our own profession of faith as we, too, raise our voices in praise of
God: through Jesus Christ, our Redeemer, we have been saved from sin and death,
and we have received the promise of eternal life. As the Lord's faithful
servants, we shall contemplate the glory and majesty of our God for ever and
ever.

I am pleased to extend special greetings to the English-speaking visitors
present at today's Audience, especially those from England, Scotland, Ireland,
Denmark, the Faroe Islands, and the United States of America. Upon all of you I
invoke the grace and peace of our Lord Jesus Christ.

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John Paul II Laments Deaths in Iraq and in Africa

Following Last Week's Massacre of 1,000 People in Congo

VATICAN CITY, APRIL 9, 2003 (Zenit.org).- Already saddened by the deaths in
war-torn Iraq, John Paul II appealed to the world not to forget the ongoing
bloody conflicts in Africa.

"While in Baghdad and in other places in Iraq the clashes continue with
destruction and death, news which is no less worrying comes from the African
continent, from which in the past few days we have learned about massacres and
summary executions," the Pope said at the end of today's general audience.

"These crimes have taken place in the tormented region of the Great Lakes, and
in particular in an area of the Democratic Republic of the Congo," the Holy
Father explained to the 15,000 people gathered in St. Peter's Square.

The U.N. Mission in the Congo reported Sunday that about 1,000 people died last
Thursday in what is considered an ethnic massacre.

The struggle between communities is a consequence of the civil war that broke
out in the Congo in 1998, when Rwanda and Uganda supported a civilian uprising
to oust the government of Kinshasa.

More than 2 million people have died either violently or through poor health
care and malnutrition.

"In raising a fervent prayer to God for the repose of the souls of the victims,"
the Pope said, "I direct a heartfelt appeal to the politicians in charge, as
well as to all men and women of good will, so that they commit themselves to
bring an end to the violence and abuse, putting aside personal selfishness and
group interests, with the active collaboration of the international community."

"For this reason," he added, "every effort at reconciliation among the
Congolese, Ugandan and Rwandan peoples must be encouraged, as well as similar
efforts that are under way in Burundi and in the Sudan, with the hope that from
these efforts peace which is so desired, can flower."

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Archbishop Martino Stresses Importance of U.N.

During Commemoration of 40th Anniversary of "Pacem in Terris"

PADUA, Italy, APRIL 9, 2003 (Zenit.org).- The president of the Pontifical
Council for Justice and Peace says it would be pernicious if current
international conflicts caused a paralysis in key organizations such as the
United Nations.

Archbishop Renato Martino's statements were made during the commemoration here
of the 40th anniversary of Pope John XXIII's encyclical "Pacem in Terris."

"Pope Roncalli insisted greatly on the importance of authority for peace among
nations, going so far as to point out without evasions the urgency of a world
political authority capable of pursuing the common good," he said.

According to Archbishop Martino, Blessed John XXIII's intuition is even more
important today than it was then.

"With respect to 40 years ago, the need to seek the world's common good is
extraordinarily evident, given that the interdependence and integration of
economies, cultures and societies has greatly increased," the archbishop said.

"Just as at the time of 'Pacem in Terris,' also in the hours we are now living,
humanity suffers wounds, wars and divisions in the international organizations,"
the archbishop stressed.

"How much John XXIII did, [and] John Paul II does," he said. "The present
international conflicts require once again that the Church offer humanity the
very heart of its eternal message, the one of the Gospel of peace."

"We would all have liked the 40th anniversary of 'Pacem in Terris' -- next April
11 -- to have been celebrated in an international atmosphere less charged by
tensions," he said.

"All the more reason, [John XXIII's] message acquires today a particular
importance, as long as we are able to perceive in depth all the elements of the
present moment, among them, the relation between peace and terrorism, peace and
a new world order, peace and the unity of the human family," he concluded.


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ARCHBISHOP TAURAN MEETS U.S. UNDER-SECRETARY BOLTON

VATICAN CITY, APR 9, 2003 (VIS) - Holy See Press Office Director Joaquin
Navarro-Valls made the following statement this afternoon:

   "Archbishop Jean-Louis Tauran, secretary for Relations with States, received
in audience this morning John Bolton, under-secretary of the government of the
United States for arms control and international security.

   "Mr. Bolton explained the danger represented by the proliferation of weapons
of mass destruction in various parts of the world. On the Iraqi crisis, he
repeated his government's commitment to respect the 'ius in bello' and
appreciation for the availability of the Catholic Church to collaborate in the
humanitarian field to alleviate the sufferings of the Iraqi people. Lastly, he
made reference to what U.S. President George Bush recently affirmed in Belfast
about the need for a rapid solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict in order
to give the entire Middle East region the possibility for peace."

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JOHN PAUL II'S SCHEDULE FOR HOLY WEEK EVENTS

VATICAN CITY, APR 9, 2003 (VIS) - Following is the schedule of Holy Week
activities to be presided over by John Paul II:

SUNDAY, April 13: Palm Sunday and Our Lord's Passion. 18th World Youth Day on
the theme: "Behold your mother." At 10:00 a.m. in St. Peter's Square, the Holy
Father will bless palms and olive branches and, at the end of the procession,
will celebrate the Mass of the Lord's Passion.

THURSDAY, April 17: Holy Thursday. In St. Peter's Basilica at 9:30 a.m., the
Holy Father will preside at the concelebration of the Chrism Mass with
cardinals, bishops, diocesan and religious priests present in Rome. The Easter
Triduum of the Lord's Passion and Resurrection begins in the Vatican Basilica at
5:30 p.m. with the Mass of Our Lord's Last Supper. The Holy Father will preside
at the concelebration of the Mass. After the homily, the rite of the washing of
the feet of 12 priests will take place. During this rite, those present will be
invited to contribute to a collection for the people affected by the war in
Iraq. The sum collected will be given to the Holy Father at the presentation of
the gifts. At the end of the celebration the Blessed Sacrament will be
transferred to the chapel of reposition.

FRIDAY, April 18: Good Friday. The Holy Father will preside at the celebration
of the Passion of Our Lord in the Vatican Basilica at 5 p.m. He will lead the
Stations of the Cross at the Colosseum at 9:15 p.m. and, in conclusion, will
speak to the faithful and will impart his apostolic blessing.

SATURDAY, April 19: The Easter Vigil will begin at 8:00 p.m. in St.  Peter's
Basilica, when the Pope will bless the new fire in the atrium of the Church.
After the entrance procession with the Easter candle and the singing of the
Exsultet, he will preside at the Liturgy of the Word and the baptismal and
eucharistic liturgies, which he will concelebrate with the cardinals.

SUNDAY, April 20. At 10:30 a.m., John Paul II will celebrate Mass in  St.
Peter's Square, after which he will impart the "Urbi et Orbi" ("to the city and
the world") blessing.

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ARCHBISHOP MARTINO COMMEMORATES "PACEM IN TERRIS"

VATICAN CITY, APR 9, 2003 (VIS) - Last evening in Padua, Italy, Archbishop
Renato Martino, president of the Pontifical Council for Justice and Peace
participated in a ceremony commemorating the 40th anniversary of John XXIII's
Encyclical "Pacem in Terris."

   "It would be absolutely detrimental," affirmed Archbishop Martino, "if current
international conflicts were to provoke paralysis or even a crisis in important
international organisms, especially the United Nations."

   The president of Justice and Peace indicated that "as in the time of
'Pacem in terris', also in the hours that we are living humanity suffers trials,
wars and divisions in international organisms. ... International conflicts,
which sadden and worry us so much, require once again that the Church offer
humanity the same heart of its eternal message, that of the Gospel of peace."

   He concluded: "We would have all liked the 40th anniversary of 'Pacem in
terris', which will be commemorated on April 11, to have been celebrated in an
international climate marked with fewer tensions. Even more so today, its
message acquires particular importance, provided that we know how to grasp in
depth all the elements of the current times, among them, the relation between
peace and terrorism, peace and the new world order, peace and the unity of the
human family."

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HOLY SEE ADDRESSES U.N. HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION

VATICAN CITY, APR 9, 2003 (VIS) - Archbishop Diarmuid Martin, apostolic nuncio
and Holy See permanent observer to the United Nations Office in Geneva, is the
head of the Holy See delegation to the 59th session of the United Nations
Commission on Human Rights. The meeting, currently underway in this Swiss city,
began on March 17 and ends on April 25.

   Archbishop Martin has spoken to the assembly on three occasions since the
meeting began. On March 25 he addressed Item 6 on the agenda: Racism, racial
discrimination, xenophobia and all forms of discrimination. He noted that since
the 2001 Durban World Conference on this subject, "the community of nations
still seems to have difficulty in addressing racism. It is as if some
deep-seated fear or social inhibition prevents us from addressing this widely
pervasive phenomenon with serenity and objectivity." He said that "new forms of
division and exclusion, intolerance and hatred have emerged," adding that the
best way to fight these is through education. "The racist hatred of today must
not be passed on, not even one generation further. We must find ways to educate
future generations to a different vision of human relations, one which
corresponds to the truth concerning the unity of mankind."

   On April 7 the nuncio spoke to the Human Rights Commission on Agenda Item 10,
Economic, Social and Cultural Rights - Extreme Poverty in the Era  of
Globalization. He remarked that "the concentration and intensity of extreme
poverty in certain regions of the world are among the most potent symbols of the
unacceptable inequalities which still exist in our world today. Inclusion should
be a distinguishing mark of a human rights approach to poverty reduction, an
approach which stresses the indivisibility and universality of human rights,
through placing the integral dignity of each human person and the unity of the
family of humankind at its center."

   Archbishop Martin's third address focussed on Item 11, Civil and Political
Rights - Religious Intolerance. He observed that the Special Rapporteur on
Freedom of Religion and Belief had drawn attention to Pope John Paul's call for
dialogue among religions in the service to peace, and to the signing of the
Assisi Decalogue for Peace on January 24, 2002. The archbishop recalled that
"this Decalogue sets out some basic components which should belong to a dialogue
among religions, including affirmation of the fact that violence and terrorism
are opposed to all true religious spirit; education about respect and mutual
esteem among members of different ethnic groups, cultures and peoples;
recognition of the fact that facing difference can become an occasion for
greater reciprocal understanding; pardon for errors and prejudices of the
present and the past; promotion of a culture of dialogue, open to understanding
and trust."

   "Religious leaders," he stated, "have a special responsibility to strongly
reaffirm ? whenever possible together ? that attempts to use religious
sentiments to generate division, or to use religion as an excuse for violence or
terrorism cannot be reconciled with any true religious spirit. A precondition
for this affirmation will be to ensure that believers avoid any temptation to
stereotype or misrepresent other religions and their beliefs."

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OTHER PONTIFICAL ACTS

VATICAN CITY, APR 9, 2003 (VIS) - The Holy Father:

- Appointed Archbishop Santos Abril y Castello, apostolic nuncio in Argentina,
as apostolic nuncio in Slovenia and Bosnia-Herzegovina.

- Appointed Archbishop Juliusz Janusz, apostolic nuncio in Mozambique, as
apostolic nuncio in Hungary.

- Accepted the resignation from the pastoral care of the diocese of Joacaba,
Brazil presented by Bishop Osorio Bebber, O.F.M.Cap., in accordance with Canon
401, para. 2 of the Code of Canon Law. He is succeeded by Coadjutor Bishop
Walmir Alberto Valle, I.M.C.

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Sudan's Bishops Ask U.N. to Protect Human Rights in Country

RUMBEK, Sudan, APRIL 9, 2003 (Zenit.org).- The Sudan Catholic bishops'
conference called for the renewal of the mandate of the U.N. Special Rapporteur
on Human Rights in the country.

The presence of a U.N. envoy is necessary because "military action of armed
groups supported by the Khartoum regime continued to violate the lives and
safety of villages in the oil-rich areas in the recent months."

The request is included in a statement of the bishops of southern Sudan, the
Catholic Information Service for Africa reported last month. It is signed by
Bishop Cesare Mazzolari of Rumbek.

The urgency not to delay control in the region has led bishops to exert pressure
on representatives of the African governments attending the 59th Session of the
U.N. Commission on Human Rights, which is taking place in Geneva through April
25.

"The primary victims of violence so far are civilians, who in the thousands have
fled the violence," the bishops stressed.

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Cubans Concerned About Intensification of Persecution

75 Dissidents Have Been Prosecuted

PINAR DEL RIO, Cuba, APRIL 9, 2003 (Zenit.org).- The laity of the Diocese of
Pinar del Rio expressed their concern about the recent wave of detentions of
peaceful dissidents in the island nation.

In a statement Sunday they highlighted the "continuation of intolerance and
persecution, manifested in detentions and summary sentences to opponents and
dissidents."

The accused face severe sanctions "which should never be applied to any person
for thinking and acting in a different way peacefully."

In its statement, the Diocesan Council of the Laity of Pinar del Rio appeals for
dialogue as the way to solve conflicts, and foster understanding beyond
differences, "supporting all those who suffer injustice."

Cuba has prosecuted 75 dissidents and dealt harsh summary sentences to most of
them, human rights defense organizations reported Tuesday.

The severest sentence -- 27 years in prison -- was meted out to independent
journalist Omar Rodríguez Saludes.

The regime's opponents were detained during a wave of arrests in March, accused
of being mercenaries paid by the United States to destabilize the island's
government.

Last Thursday, the Conference of Religious of Cuba organized a Day of Prayer for
Peace and the Release of Dissidents, who have been given long prison sentences
for opposing the regime's ideology.

Numerous religious of various Catholic congregations, together with a number of
faithful, met in St. John Lateran Church in Havana to pray for reconciliation,
tolerance and a better future for all Cubans.

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9. ABBAYE SAINT-JOSEPH DE CLAIRVAL

The Benedictine monks of Abbaye Saint-Joseph de Clairval mail a free monthly
newsletter to anyone who requests it. Also free of charge are: the tract about
the divinity of Jesus Christ; tract about the Truths of the Catholic Religion;
scapular of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, with explanatory notice; the promises of
the Sacred Heart; the mysteries of the Rosary.

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Fax: 03 80 96 25 29
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EUCHARISTIC PRAYER IN HONOR OF THE SORROWFUL HEART OF MARY

When the Eucharistic host is elevated at Mass say:

"Eternal Father, through the Sorrowful and Immaculate Heart of Mary, I offer you
the crucified Body of Your dearly beloved Son, Jesus Christ, in reparation for
all the sins committed against you and for the conversion and salvation of the
whole world."

When the Eucharistic chalice is elevated at Mass say:

"Eternal Father, through the Sorrowful and Immaculate Heart of Mary, I offer you
the precious Blood of Your dearly beloved Son, Jesus Christ, in reparation for
all the sins committed against you and for the conversion and salvation of the
whole world."

* * *

DAILY REMINDER

"during this important time, as the eve of the new millennium approaches unity
among all Christians of the various confessions will increase until they reach
full communion." John Paul II, Tertio Millennio Adveniente, 16

"Keep close to the Mother of God as if you were the child Jesus clinging to her
robes while walking down a dusty and busy crowded street and you'll always be
safe."

* * *

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Volume 3, Issue 72

FRIDAY 11 APRIL 2003

DAY OF ABSTINENCE

Feast of St. Stanislaus

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WEAR THE BROWN SCAPULAR OF OUR LADY OF MOUNT CARMEL AND
PRAY THE ROSARY DAILY FOR THE CONVERSION OF THE WHOLE
WORLD AND FOR CHURCH UNITY

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INSIDE THIS ISSUE:
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• SECRETARIAT OF STATE HOLDS HOPE FOR FUTURE OF IRAQ
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• VATICAN RADIO AWAITS EXPLANATION OF NEW COURT VERDICT
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• Cardinal Ratzinger on Principles of Catholics' Autonomy in Politics
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• Central African Bishops Concerned About Endless Violence
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• Nuncio in Baghdad Says Great Challenge Now Is Legislative Void
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• Video Available on Youth Day's Stations of the Cross
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• Vatican II, 40 Years Later: "Gaudium et Spes"
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• AUDIENCES
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• OTHER PONTIFICAL ACTS
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• CATALOGUE OF LINKS
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• EUCHARISTIC PRAYER IN HONOR OF THE SORROWFUL HEART OF MARY
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• DAILY REMINDER
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• ROMAN CATHOLIC NEWS ARCHIVES
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• COPYRIGHT NOTICES
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SECRETARIAT OF STATE HOLDS HOPE FOR FUTURE OF IRAQ

VATICAN CITY, APR 10, 2003 (VIS) - The following declaration was released early
this afternoon:

   "The Secretariat of State, having been informed of the latest  developments in
Baghdad, which mark an important turning point in the Iraqi conflict  and a
significant opportunity for the future of the people, hopes that the military
operations underway in the rest of the country will soon end, with the aim of
sparing further victims, civilian or military, and further suffering for those
populations.

   "Given that the material, political and social reconstruction of the country
are on the horizon, the Catholic Church is ready, through her social and
charitable institutions, to lend the necessary assistance. The dioceses of Iraq
are likewise available to offer their structures to contribute to an equitable
distribution of humanitarian aid.

   "The Secretariat of State hopes once again that, with the silencing of
weapons, the Iraqis and the international community will know how to meet the
compelling present challenge which is to definitively bring an era of peace to
the Middle East."

* * *

VATICAN RADIO AWAITS EXPLANATION OF NEW COURT VERDICT

VATICAN CITY, APR 10, 2003 (VIS) - Made public yesterday afternoon was a
communique from the management of Vatican Radio regarding the latest
developments in the case against the radio for the alleged  electromagnetic
contamination produced by the transmitting station of Santa Maria di Galeria, a
few kilometers outside Rome.

   A year ago the sentence issued by Rome's penal court established that
proceedings should not continue due to the "lack of jurisdiction" over the three
directors of Vatican Radio accused over the alleged electromagnetic
contamination of the transmitters.

   Yesterday's communique from Vatican Radio noted the "annulment" of  the
earlier sentence. The communique reads as follows:

   "In today's sentence the Supreme Court of Cassation, First Penal Section,
annulled the sentence of February 19, 2002 handed down by the Penal Court of
Rome, First Section, which declared a 'lack of jurisdiction' with regard to the
three directors of Vatican Radio relative to the electromagnetic emissions
produced by the transmitting center at Santa Maria in Galeria, and it sent the
new judgement to the Rome court.

   "Vatican Radio lawyers, who opposed the request to annul the above-mentioned
sentence, have already shown the unfounded nature of  the motives of impugnment
adopted by the Public Prosecutor and by the civil side, on the basis of the
nature of the pontifical transmitter as a 'central office of the Catholic
Church' and as such it is exempt from 'every interference on the part of the
Italian State', according to Article 11 of the Lateran Treaty of 1929.

   "Vatican Radio takes note of the Court's decision and is waiting to learn the
motivation of the sentence which will be filed.

   "Vatican Radio repeats in any case that it has always taken into account the
international recommendations for protecting the population in the matter of
electromagnetic emissions and has faced in a constructive manner the problems
linked with the new Italian norms in the office of the bilateral commission
between the Italian State and the Holy See, as shown by the results of the
repeated joint measurements undertaken by Italian and Vatican technicians.

   "Vatican Radio therefore hopes that the unjust accusations in its regard may
soon be removed from the horizon, and that its activity may continue with
serenity in the context of a responsible and correct relation with Italian
authorities and the neighboring population, reassured about the absence of
health risks."

* * *

Cardinal Ratzinger on Principles of Catholics' Autonomy in Politics

Sees Need to Avoid "Theologization" and "Ideologization"

ROME, APRIL 10, 2003 (Zenit.org).- Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger said that
Catholics' involvement in politics as well as church-state relations must avoid
the "theologization of politics" as well as the "ideologization of religion."

In a round-table discussion Wednesday at the University of the Holy Cross, the
prefect of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith explained the
conditions for "the rightful autonomy of the participation of lay Catholics" in
politics.

Together with Italian politicians, intellectuals and theologians, he commented
on the doctrinal note on "Some Questions Regarding the Participation of
Catholics in Political Life," which the doctrinal congregation published in
January.

"The right profanity of politics excludes a theocracy," the cardinal explained,
adding that the doctrinal note insists on "the need that politics has to remove
the theocratic concept of politics on one hand, and on the other, to exclude a
positivism that mutilates reason."

"The mutilation of reason destroys politics," Cardinal Ratzinger said. He
defended the notion that politics is part of the sphere of common sense, which
enables us to "know the great values that determine our actions."

Faith can cure sick reason, as "there is a certain connection between faith and
reason: faith can enlighten [reason], cure it when it is sick, and help it to be
itself."

If only materialist criteria prevail, reason would be blind to moral values,
which would be relegated to the sphere of the individual, Cardinal Ratzinger
said. Such a "mutilation ... destroys politics and transforms it into a mere
instrument conditioned by the strongest," where morality is excluded, he warned.

"At the same time, politicians who are believers can illuminate the political
discussion with their conduct, witnessing to faith as a real presence, thus
contributing with reason in the governance of every political act," he said.

"The moral imperatives that the Catholic politician has are values to be
defended always, including when the majority is opposed to them," the cardinal
said.

The prelate of Opus Dei, Monsignor Javier Echevarría, greeted the participants
and described politics "as a way of holiness," as demonstrated by the example of
St. Thomas More, patron of political leaders and politicians.

Other speakers at the meeting were Italian Senator Francesco Cossiga, former
president of Italy, and professors Giuseppe De Rita, Ernesto Galli della Loggia
and Paolo del Debbio, and theologian Monsignor Ángel Rodríguez Luño.

* * *

Central African Bishops Concerned About Endless Violence

Appeal to New Leaders to Guarantee National Security

BANGUI, Central African Republic, APRIL 10, 2003 (ZENIT.org-Fides).- Condemning
last month's coup, the Church in the Central African Republic stresses that only
national dialogue can extricate the country from its cycle of violence.

The bishops in the republic voiced that opinion following the March 15 coup by
former Chief of General Staff François Bozizé, who took over power and ousted
President Ange-Félix Patassé.

"The Catholic Church, while condemning the latest coup, acknowledges the change
which has come about and continues to say that only national dialogue can bring
the country out of the cycle of violence," the bishops said in a statement.

"Today we note with sadness that the unexplainable intransigence of the former
regime and its lack of political courage have caused a loss of patience," they
said in the statement.

"This is why, despite its anti-constitutional character, this latest coup found
a favorable reaction among the people tired of the chaotic management of public
affairs," the bishops stated.

They added, however, that they condemned "the violence which accompanied and
followed the taking of power with force; summary executions, sacking and general
insecurity, which have given the country an image of a real jungle, where armed
men do everything they wish to the civilian population."

The prelates appealed "to the new leaders to quickly reorganize the national
army and the security forces in order to guarantee independence and national
unity."

The Fides news service contacted Capuchin missionaries in the north of the
Texas-size republic to have a better understanding of the situation.

A Capuchin spokesman said: "After the violence of the last few weeks, we are
slowly moving back to normality. ... Stability is returning, except for the town
of Bokaranga where most of the people are still in hiding in the bush, chased by
bandits."

"There is no police force, so there are many episodes of sacking," the spokesman
added. "Not even the hospital has been spared. Bandits have stolen everything
from medicines to beds, and the contents of files emptied on the floor. The
spectacle is most distressing. Medical doctors have fled and only two male
nurses remain."

The whole of the Capuchin mission was looted. "Everything was taken away from
the carpentry school, tools, wood, furniture made by our pupils," the spokesman
said. "We are certain that all this material is now in Chad."


* * *

Nuncio in Baghdad Says Great Challenge Now Is Legislative Void

BAGHDAD, Iraq, APRIL 10, 2003 (Zenit.org).- The papal nuncio in Baghdad says the
great challenge Iraq now faces is its legal void.

"There is still some sporadic fighting in the outskirts of the city; there are,
in fact, pockets of resistance," Archbishop Fernando Filoni told the Fides news
service today.

Three weeks after the start of the U.S.-led invasion in Iraq, Saddam Hussein's
regime no longer controls Baghdad.

"In the center of the city the problem now is the legislative void which has
been created," Archbishop Filoni said. "There is no police force; looting
continues. From this point of view the situation is worrying.

"With regard to the future of Iraq, there is some uncertainty because decisions
are taken elsewhere."

"The Christian community lives the same situation as all Iraqis," he said.
"During the 20 days of bombing many poor people, Muslims as well as Christians,
took shelter in churches and parish buildings. The whole Church in Iraq is here
to give comfort and support to the people, so sorely tried."


* * *

Video Available on Youth Day's Stations of the Cross

TORONTO, APRIL 10, 2003 (Zenit.org).- An almost three-hour-long video on the
Stations of the Cross at last year's World Youth Day is now available.

Entitled "Way of the Cross," this 172-minute video (in two tapes or one DVD) is
accompanied by a 64-page booklet containing the complete script of the Stations
that took place on University Avenue last July 26.

The stations were adapted from those written by John Paul II for the Great
Jubilee in 2000.

The production comes on the heels of a video/DVD produced last autumn by
Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, in conjunction with the National Office of
World Youth Day 2002 and Catholic publisher Novalis. That 93-minute production
was entitled "World Youth Day with the Pope in Canada."

World Youth Day 2002 asked Novalis to handle distribution of the videos and
DVDs. Proceeds will go to WYD 2002.

The videos or DVDs can be ordered by telephone. Within North America, Novalis
has a toll-free number, (800) 387-7164. It can also be reached at (416)
363-3303. The toll-free fax number is (800) 204-4140. Otherwise, call (416)
363-9409.

By e-mail, contact cservice@.... Or see http://www.novalis.ca.


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Vatican II, 40 Years Later: "Gaudium et Spes"

George Weigel on the Pastoral Constitution on the Church

ROME, APRIL 10, 2003 (Zenit.org).- Forty years after the Second Vatican Council,
ZENIT is asking Church leaders and prominent laity to reflect on some of the
main documents of the council.

Here, ZENIT spoke with George Weigel about "Gaudium et Spes," the pastoral
constitution on the Church in the modern world.

Weigel, a senior fellow who holds the John M. Olin Chair in Religion and
American Democracy at the Ethics and Public Policy Center, in Washington, D.C.,
regularly comments on issues of religion and public life. The papal biographer's
most recent book is "The Courage to Be Catholic: Crisis, Reform and the Future
of the Church" (Basic Books).

Q: What were the most important contributions to "Gaudium et Spes"?

Weigel: "Gaudium et Spes" opened new conversations between the Church and
democracy, the Church and science, and the Church and nonbelievers. Its
description of the free society as having three parts -- democratic political
community, free economy and vibrant public moral culture, the last being the
most important -- was picked up and developed brilliantly by Pope John Paul II
in "Centesimus Annus."

It's also striking that "Gaudium et Spes" 22 and 24 are the two most cited
conciliar references in the voluminous magisterium of the present Pope. "Gaudium
et Spes" 22 -- which teaches that Jesus reveals both the face of the merciful
Father and the true meaning of our humanity -- is the charter of an authentic
Christian humanism.

"Gaudium et Spes" 24 -- which teaches that the fulfillment of our lives is found
in self-giving, not self-assertion -- is the Church's response to the
selfishness and solipsism of so much of modern culture.

Q: What was the most misunderstood part of the constitution?

Weigel: It's not so much a question of misunderstanding the text as the context.
"Gaudium et Spes" was taken to be the document in which the Church "opened its
windows to the modern world." Fair enough.

But there's another side to this: "Gaudium et Spes" also challenged the modern
world to open its windows to the world of transcendent truth and love. A real
dialogue is a two-way street. Some people forgot that in the aftermath of
"Gaudium et Spes."

In light of the current plague of postmodernism and deconstruction, and the
demolition of any notion of "truth" with public traction, one might also ask
whether "Gaudium et Spes" was a bit too sanguine about the main currents of late
20th-century intellectual life.

Q: The Church is growing in the Third World, but stumbling, it seems, in the
West. What must the Church do in the decades ahead to win the world for Christ?

Weigel: Be the Church -- that is, be an evangelical movement that tells the
world of God's passionate love for humanity. That, not institutional
maintenance, is what the Church is for. When the Church is that, and does that,
it flourishes, even in the West.

Q: Have the scandals in the United States affected the Church's credibility?

Weigel: They certainly haven't helped. But the overwhelming majority of
Catholics know that the overwhelming majority of priests are good men and good
servants of the Church and society.

Q: In the post-Sept. 11 era, what particular parts of "Gaudium et Spes" come to
the fore?

Weigel: "Gaudium et Spes" correctly intuited that religious conviction would
shape the 21th-century world. But it could not have anticipated the rise of a
radical form of Islam, better styled "Islamism," that is not interested in
dialogue but in conquest -- first cultural, then political.

The most comprehensive, religiously grounded counterproposal to Islamicist
totalitarianism is the three-part free society mapped out by "Gaudium et Spes"
and amplified by John Paul II in "Centesimus Annus."

* * *

AUDIENCES

VATICAN CITY, APRIL 10, 2003 (VIS) - Today the Holy Father received in separate
audiences:

- Giuliano Urbani, Italian minister for Cultural Affairs, and an entourage.

- Archbishop Antonio Canizares Llovera of Toledo, Spain.

- Bishop Tommaso Ghirelli of Imola, Italy.

- Bishop Milan Sasik, apostolic administrator "ad nutum Sanctae Sedis" of
Mukacheve of the Byzantine Rite, Ukraine, and an entourage.

- Cardinal Camillo Ruini, vicar general for the diocese of Rome and president of
the Italian Episcopal Conference, with Bishop Giuseppe Betori, secretary general
of the same conference.

* * *

OTHER PONTIFICAL ACTS

VATICAN CITY, APR 10, 2003 (VIS) - The Holy Father appointed Fr. Guillermo
Patricio Vera Soto, pastor of the Cathedral of the diocese of  Melipilla, Chile,
as bishop prelate of Calama (area 43,000, population 159,532, Catholics 132,411,
priests 11, permanent deacons 3, religious 11),  Chile. The bishop-elect was
born in Isla de Maipo, Chile in 1958 and was ordained a priest in 1982.

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9. ABBAYE SAINT-JOSEPH DE CLAIRVAL

The Benedictine monks of Abbaye Saint-Joseph de Clairval mail a free monthly
newsletter to anyone who requests it. Also free of charge are: the tract about
the divinity of Jesus Christ; tract about the Truths of the Catholic Religion;
scapular of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, with explanatory notice; the promises of
the Sacred Heart; the mysteries of the Rosary.

Sample Newsletter
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Fax: 03 80 96 25 29
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http://www.clairval.com

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EUCHARISTIC PRAYER IN HONOR OF THE SORROWFUL HEART OF MARY

When the Eucharistic host is elevated at Mass say:

"Eternal Father, through the Sorrowful and Immaculate Heart of Mary, I offer you
the crucified Body of Your dearly beloved Son, Jesus Christ, in reparation for
all the sins committed against you and for the conversion and salvation of the
whole world."

When the Eucharistic chalice is elevated at Mass say:

"Eternal Father, through the Sorrowful and Immaculate Heart of Mary, I offer you
the precious Blood of Your dearly beloved Son, Jesus Christ, in reparation for
all the sins committed against you and for the conversion and salvation of the
whole world."

* * *

DAILY REMINDER

"during this important time, as the eve of the new millennium approaches unity
among all Christians of the various confessions will increase until they reach
full communion." John Paul II, Tertio Millennio Adveniente, 16

"Keep close to the Mother of God as if you were the child Jesus clinging to her
robes while walking down a dusty and busy crowded street and you'll always be
safe."

* * *

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ROMAN CATHOLIC NEWS

Volume 3, Issue 73

MONDAY 14 APRIL 2003

Monday of Holy Week

* * *

WEAR THE BROWN SCAPULAR OF OUR LADY OF MOUNT CARMEL AND
PRAY THE ROSARY DAILY FOR THE CONVERSION OF THE WHOLE
WORLD AND FOR CHURCH UNITY

* * *

INSIDE THIS ISSUE:
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• Pope's Address Urging Confessors to Be Faithful to Magisterium
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• John Paul II Urges Young People to Build Peace in World
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• See Christ in the Needy, Pope Exhorts Sisters of the Poor of St. Catherine
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• New Book Includes Papal Texts on Human Rights
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• Future Depends on Pastoral Care of Youth, Says Archbishop Rylko
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• Priest Dies in Nairobi From Gunshot Wounds
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• Iranian Plans a Peace Pilgrimage From Vatican to Mecca
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• American Appointed for 5th Time to Panel on Jewish Relations
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• CATALOGUE OF LINKS
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• EUCHARISTIC PRAYER IN HONOR OF THE SORROWFUL HEART OF MARY
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• DAILY REMINDER
------------------------------------------------------------
• ROMAN CATHOLIC NEWS ARCHIVES
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• COPYRIGHT NOTICES
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Pope's Address Urging Confessors to Be Faithful to Magisterium

John Paul II's Words to Apostolic Penitentiary

VATICAN CITY, APRIL 13, 2003 (Zenit.org).- John Paul II on March 28 addressed
the officials of the Apostolic Penitentiary, the confessors of the patriarchal
basilicas of Rome, and a group of young priests and candidates for the
priesthood, who were taking part in the annual course on the internal forum
organized by the Penitentiary.

Here is a translation from L'Osservatore Romano of the Pope's address, which he
gave in Italian.

1. Dear Friends,

The course on the internal forum, organized every year by the Apostolic
Penitentiary, gives me the opportunity to greet you at a special Audience. I
extend a cordial welcome to the Major Pro-Penitentiary, Archbishop Luigi De
Magistris, and I thank him for his kind words of greeting. I also greet the
Prelates and Officials of the Tribunal and the Confessors of the Patriarchal
Basilicas of Rome, as well as the young priests and candidates for the
priesthood who are taking part in this traditional opportunity for their
doctrinal formation.

On many occasions I have expressed my gratitude to all who dedicate themselves
to the ministry of penance in the Church: indeed, the Catholic priest is, above
all, a minister of the redeeming sacrifice of Christ in the Eucharist and a
minister of divine forgiveness in the sacrament of Penance.

The sacrament as a foundation for an honest priestly spirituality

2. On this occasion I wish to reflect particularly on the close connection that
exists between the priesthood and the sacrament of Reconciliation, which the
priest must first of all receive with faith and humility and with a frequency
born of conviction. Indeed, with regard to priests, the Second Vatican Council
teaches: "The ministers of sacramental grace are intimately united to Christ the
Savior and Pastor through the fruitful reception of the sacraments, especially
the repeated sacramental act of Penance. If it is prepared for by a daily
examination of conscience, it is a powerful incentive to the essential
conversion of heart to the love of the Father of mercies" ("Presbyterorum
Ordinis," n. 18; CIC, can 276 2,5 and likewise, CCEO, can. 369 1).

In addition to the intrinsic value of the sacrament of Penance when it is
received by the priest as penitent, one can mention its ascetical efficacy as an
opportunity for self-examination and, consequently, for the pleasant or painful
determination, whether the results are pleasing or not, of one's degree of
fidelity to his promises. It is also an ineffable moment to "experience" the
eternal love with which the Lord cherishes each one of us in his own unique
individuality: it is an outlet for disappointment and bitterness, perhaps for
something unjustly inflicted on us. It is a comforting balm to alleviate the
many forms of suffering that life entails.

Confessors: Be welcoming and faithful to the Magisterium

3. As the minister of the sacrament of Penance who is conscious of the precious
gift of grace placed in his hands, the priest must offer the faithful the
charity of warm welcome, without begrudging his time or showing a harsh or cold
manner. At the same time, regarding their problems, he must have the charity,
indeed, the justice, to convey the genuine teaching of the Church without
ideological distortions or arbitrary omissions, avoiding fashionable secular
novelties ("profanas vocum novitiates").

I particularly wish to draw your attention to the need for proper adherence to
the Magisterium of the Church concerning the complex problems in the bioethical
field, and the moral and canonical norms concerning marriage. In my Letter to
Priests for Holy Thursday 2002, I remarked: "It can happen that in the face of
complex contemporary ethical problems the faithful leave the confessional with
somewhat confused ideas, especially if "they find that confessors are not
consistent in their judgments.' The truth is that those who fulfill this
delicate ministry in the name of God and of the Church have a specific duty not
to promote and, even more so, not to express in the confessional, personal
opinions that do not correspond to what the Church teaches and professes.
Likewise, "a failure to speak the truth because of a misconceived sense of
compassion should not be taken for love'" (Letter to Priests, 17 March 2002, n.
10).

Penance as the principal means of discerning vocations

4. If the sacrament of Penance is well administered and received, it is the
principal means of vocational discernment. The person acting in the internal
forum must personally reach a moral certitude about the suitability and
integrity of those to whom he gives spiritual direction if he is legitimately to
approve and encourage their intention to receive Orders. Besides, one can only
attain this moral certitude when the candidate's fidelity to the demands of a
vocation has been proved by prolonged experience.

In any case, the spiritual director should offer candidates for the priesthood
not only discernment, but also the example of his own life, seeking to reproduce
in himself the Heart of Christ.

Mary can obtain for us the grace to love the Sacrament

5. The just and fruitful ministry of penance and love for the personal use of
the sacrament of Penance depends above all on the Lord's grace. To obtain this
gift for the priest, the mediation of Mary, Mother of the Church and Mother of
priests, has unique importance since she is the Mother of Jesus, the Eternal
High Priest. May she obtain from her Son the gift of holiness for every priest,
through the sacrament of Penance, humbly received and generously offered.

May the Apostolic Blessing which I cordially impart to you, as a pledge of God's
blessings, descend upon your convictions, your resolutions and your hopes.


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John Paul II Urges Young People to Build Peace in World

Appeals for Solidarity With Their Contemporaries in Iraq and Holy Land

VATICAN CITY, APRIL 13, 2003 (Zenit.org).- John Paul II entrusted the "four
pillars of peace" to youth worldwide, and appealed for solidarity with their
contemporaries who suffer from violence, especially in the Mideast.

During a solemn Palm Sunday Mass attended by more than 40,000 people in St.
Peter's Square, the Pope pointed out to youth the foundations of the culture of
peace -- truth, liberty, justice and love -- that were outlined in John XXIII's
1963 encyclical "Pacem in Terris."

"How can you not express fraternal solidarity to your contemporaries who are
suffering from war and violence in Iraq, in the Holy Land, and in several parts
of the world?" John Paul II asked during the homily, heard by numerous young
people.

Today the Church observed the 18th World Youth Day at the diocesan level. It
came in the wake of last July's international event in Toronto.

The Pope noted that Christ said he was the "King of truth, freedom, justice and
love. These are the four pillars on which it is possible to construct the
building of true peace, as Blessed John XXIII wrote 40 years ago in the
encyclical 'Pacem in Terris.'

"I hand symbolically to you, young people of the whole world, this historic
document, more important than ever. Read it, meditate on it, make every effort
to put it into practice. Then you will be 'blessed,' because you will be real
children of the God of peace."

"Peace is a gift of Christ, which he obtained for us with the sacrifice of the
cross," John Paul II continued. "To achieve it effectively it is necessary to go
up to Calvary with the divine Master. And who can lead us better in this ascent
than Mary, who was given to us precisely as Mother, under the cross?"

"To help to discover this wonderful spiritual reality, I have chosen as the
topic of the Message for World Youth Day this year the words of the agonizing
Christ: 'Behold your Mother,'" the Holy Father continued.

Peace was also the topic of the Prayers of the Faithful, which were read after
the Pope's homily.

One of the prayers, recited in Arabic, implored: "Let us pray for all peoples
and cultures of the world, for all those who seek God in different religious
ways. May there always be dialogue among them, may intolerance and contempt be
extinguished, and together may they seek ways of concord and fraternity."


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See Christ in the Needy, Pope Exhorts Sisters of the Poor of St. Catherine

Also Emphasizes Importance of Contemplative Prayer

VATICAN CITY, APRIL 13, 2003 (Zenit.org).- John Paul II received in audience the
Sisters of the Poor of St. Catherine of Siena and reminded them to recognize the
face of Christ in every needy person.

Recalling the teachings of their founder, Mother Savina Petrilli (1851-1923),
whom he beatified 15 years ago, the Pope encouraged the sisters in their
commitment "to never abandon the poor whom God gave us as brothers."

The central message of Mother Petrilli, an Italian religious who was also a
missionary in Latin America, was to see the face of Christ "in every needy
person," the Holy Father recalled at the audience Friday.

He urged the Sisters of the Poor to educate hearts to love, to be heroic in
charity, and to be "available to welcome every person, whatever poverty they
represent."

"Joining contemplation to action, pursue, dear Sisters, your ecclesial service,
which flourishes in prayer as 'the flower from the root,'" the Pope said. "In
our time, it is more than ever necessary to reaffirm the primacy of listening to
God and of contemplation."

The Sisters of the Poor, who are holding their general chapter on the topic "A
Gift to Give, the Charismatic Face of a Sister of the Poor," work in Italy, the
United States, Brazil, Argentina, India, the Philippines and Paraguay.

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New Book Includes Papal Texts on Human Rights

VATICAN CITY, APRIL 13, 2003 (Zenit.org).- The Vatican Press has just published
a book entitled "Human Rights in the Teachings of the Church, from John XXIII to
John Paul II," which includes papal texts on the rights and duties of the human
person.

"Human rights are a meeting ground today between believers and nonbelievers,"
the president of the Pontifical Council for Justice and Peace, Archbishop Renato
Martino, said Thursday when presenting the work at the Luigi Sturzo Institute.

The archbishop said the texts collected by Giorgio Filibeck, an official of the
pontifical council, "show the solicitude of the Church for human rights, not as
fashion but as the direct consequence of its evangelizing mission in the world."

The book, published in Italian but soon to appear in other languages, runs
almost 1,000 pages.

The appendix includes a subject guide covering concepts such as the death
penalty, forgiveness, globalization, war, peace, Muslims, imperialism, poverty,
nationalism and Nazism.

In the prologue, the late Cardinal François Xavier Nguyên Van Thuân and past
president of Justice and Peace wrote: "The volume is a useful source of
consultation for any one who wishes to know better the position of the Church in
the vast area of human rights."


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Future Depends on Pastoral Care of Youth, Says Archbishop Rylko

Addresses International Congress on World Days

VATICAN CITY, APRIL 13, 2003 (Zenit.org).- The Church's most urgent needs in the
realm of youth pastoral care are the "permanent formation of pastoral care
agents and creative programs," says a Vatican official.

Archbishop Stanislaw Rylko, secretary of the Pontifical Council for the Laity,
expressed this conviction when he addressed the international congress on World
Youth Days, which was held in Rome.

The pontifical council organized the event to reflect on last year's World Youth
Day in Toronto, and the next one to be held in Cologne in 2005.

The congress, which ended today, attracted 230 youth pastoral care directors
from 80 countries and close to 50 movements, associations and communities.

"Thanks to WYD, a new generation of youths has grown, the so-called John Paul II
generation, which needs new formators," said Archbishop Rylko.

Youth pastoral care does not allow for "pauses in witnessing to Christ," he
said. "Whoever works with young people knows well how easy it is to disappoint
them, and how little is needed to lose them."

As a result, the World Youth Days challenge "pastoral care agents not so much to
'do' as to 'be.'" The archbishop suggested that "fewer congresses might be in
order and more prayer retreats to give our young people spiritual consistency."

In this connection, the formation of pastoral care agents is "strategic, and
youth pastoral care is the field on which the future of the Church is being
decided," he said.

Formators should have a "creative capacity," since "routine is the enemy of
pastoral care," he added.

Archbishop Rylko also pointed out that all planning of pastoral care in view of
Cologne's World Youth Day must keep in mind "the primacy of grace, because
evangelization and pastoral care are the work of grace, and the primacy of
holiness, because its pursuit is also a priority in youth pastoral care."

The archbishop added that the program should also consider "the primacy of the
sacramental life -- rediscover the Eucharist and reconciliation -- and the
primacy of the spirituality of communion -- not antagonism but cooperation and
distribution among ecclesial realities."


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Priest Dies in Nairobi From Gunshot Wounds

Meanwhile, Kenya Opens Inquiry Into U.S.-Born Missionary's Death

NAIROBI, Kenya, APRIL 13, 2003 (Zenit.org).- A Kenyan priest died Friday in a
Nairobi hospital from gunshot wounds suffered in an attack a week earlier.

Father Martin Macharia Njoroge was traveling in his car on the outskirts of the
Kenyan capital when bandits stopped him April 4.

"After dragging him from his car they shot him four times at close range,"
Nairobi's Archbishop Raphael Ndingi Mwana'a Nzeki told the Misna agency. "He did
not resist them, but apparently even handed over the keys to his car, which the
bandits left 500 meters away."

The priest was left lying on the ground, "until found by a good Samaritan who
took him to the hospital," the archbishop said.

Father Macharia Njoroge died on the operating table when surgeons tried to
remove a bullet from his left lung.

The priest had been ordained four years ago and served at the St. Francis Xavier
Parish of Parklands. His death represented another loss for his family: His
mother already lost a son, who was also a priest, four years ago.

Father Njoroge's violent death brings to six the number of priests and religious
of the archdiocese who have been killed in just over three years.

A few days ago the Kenyan government of Mwai Kibaki opened an inquiry into the
death of Father John Anthony Kaiser, a Minnesota-born Mill Hill missionary. He
was found dead in August 2000 near Lake Naivasha, in Kenya. Father Kaiser was
known for his work in favor of the poor.


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Iranian Plans a Peace Pilgrimage From Vatican to Mecca

VATICAN CITY, APRIL 13, 2003 (Zenit.org).- An Iranian social worker plans to
cycle, fly and walk from the Vatican to Mecca to carry a message of peace to
peoples.

Poupeh Mahdvinader, 29, was welcomed on Friday by Archbishop Renato Martino,
president of the Pontifical Council for Justice and Peace, at the council
offices in Rome.

Mahdvinader is also collecting funds for the support of orphans. She works with
orphans in Iran.

A statement from the pontifical council noted that the Iranian cyclist hopes to
leave St. Peter's Square next week and to travel by bicycle through Italy,
France and England.

She intends to fly to the United States, cross it on a bike, fly to Japan, where
she will travel on foot, and then, via plane and ship, travel to New Zealand,
China, India and Oman. She hopes to conclude her pilgrimage in Mecca, Saudi
Arabia.

The pontifical council's statement added that Mahdvinader is undertaking this
"humanitarian adventure," expected to last one year, as a personal and private
initiative. Her motto is "Love, friendship and global peace."

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American Appointed for 5th Time to Panel on Jewish Relations

WASHINGTON, D.C., APRIL 13, 2003 (Zenit.org).- A U.S. bishops' conference aide
has received from John Paul II his fifth appointment as consultor to the Holy
See's Commission for Religious Relations with the Jews.

Eugene Fisher, associate director of the U.S. bishops' Secretariat for
Ecumenical and Interreligious Affairs, is one of 10 such consultors worldwide
and the only American. The appointment is for five years.

Fisher, who has served the bishops' conference for 25 years, has been the
recipient of numerous awards from Jewish and Catholic organizations.

In 1999 he was named an honorary doctor of divinity by St. Mary's Seminary and
University, in Baltimore, Maryland. That same year, he delivered the John
Courtney Murray lecture at Fordham University, and in 2002 the Cardinal Pio
Laghi lecture at the Josephinum.

This May to July he will hold the position of Hugo Gryn Fellow at Cambridge
University in England.

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DAILY REMINDER

"during this important time, as the eve of the new millennium approaches unity
among all Christians of the various confessions will increase until they reach
full communion." John Paul II, Tertio Millennio Adveniente, 16

"Keep close to the Mother of God as if you were the child Jesus clinging to her
robes while walking down a dusty and busy crowded street and you'll always be
safe."

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Volume 3, Issue 74

TUESDAY 15 APRIL 2003

Tuesday of Holy Week

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WEAR THE BROWN SCAPULAR OF OUR LADY OF MOUNT CARMEL AND
PRAY THE ROSARY DAILY FOR THE CONVERSION OF THE WHOLE
WORLD AND FOR CHURCH UNITY

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INSIDE THIS ISSUE:
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• It Is Urgent to Educate in True Peace, Says Pope
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• Decrees Point the Way for 7 Beatifications
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• Austrian Emperor a Step Closer to Beatification
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• Vatican Aims for Reconciliation Among Nations After the War
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• Lateran Offering a Master's in Theology of Evangelization
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• Worldwide Spiritual Bouquet Sought for Pope's Anniversary
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• Iraqi Catholics Trying to Live a Normal Holy Week
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• Holy-Land Catholics Earmark Funds for Iraqis of All Creeds
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• Sharon's Statements Lift Hopes in the Holy Land
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• Cuban Bishops Condemn Summary Execution of 3 Hijackers
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• OTHER PONTIFICAL ACTS
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• CATALOGUE OF LINKS
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• EUCHARISTIC PRAYER IN HONOR OF THE SORROWFUL HEART OF MARY
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• DAILY REMINDER
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• ROMAN CATHOLIC NEWS ARCHIVES
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• COPYRIGHT NOTICES
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It Is Urgent to Educate in True Peace, Says Pope

Addresses Meetings of University Students

VATICAN CITY, APRIL 14, 2003 (Zenit.org).- John Paul II emphasized the need to
educate future generations in "true peace," when he met with university students
from some 30 countries.

The 3,000 or so students who heard the Pope in Paul VI Hall today are in Rome
for the UNIV congress, dedicated this year to the theme "Building Peace in the
21st Century."

The topic "is more timely than ever in these months in which we are so worried
about the situation in Iraq, as well as so many violent and war-ridden
situations which have erupted on other continents," the Holy Father said. "All
this makes a true education in peace that much more urgent."

The Pontiff's address was a synthesis of the foundations of peace, which calls
believers to "prayer," because "peace is a gift of love from God."

He then referred to the four pillars of peace, mentioned 40 years ago by Pope
John XXIII in his encyclical "Pacem in Terris": "truth, justice, love and
liberty."

Explaining the first pillar, John Paul II exhorted his young audience to "have
courage to ask yourselves sincere questions on the meaning of truth; form
yourselves with a clear rectitude of thought and action, of respect and dialogue
with others."

Above all, he told his listeners, maintain "an authentic relationship with God,
which requires personal conversion and an openness to his mystery."

The second pillar is justice, the Pope continued, "connected to truth, as well
as to respect of the dignity of each person."

Of the third pillar, John Paul II said: "We know, however, that without sincere
love and disinterest, justice cannot assure peace for the world. True peace
blooms when hatred, rancor and envy are vanquished in our hearts; when we say no
to selfishness and to everything that causes man to retreat within himself and
to defend his own interest."

"If love, which is the distinct sign of Christ's disciples, is translated into
gestures of free and disinterested service, into words of understanding and
forgiveness, the peaceful wave of love will grow and extend even to attract the
entire human community," he added.

Lastly, when describing "liberty," the fourth pillar of peace, the Holy Father
said that it is "the recognition of the rights of individuals and peoples and
the free gift of self in the responsible fulfillment of the duties that
correspond to all in their state of life."

By living these four pillars, it is possible "to offer an effective contribution
to the construction of a peaceful and reconciling world," the Pope said.

The UNIV University congress has been held annually in Rome since 1968, with the
assistance of Opus Dei. It is organized by the Istituto per la Cooperazione
Universitaria, an Italian organization that promotes cooperative initiatives for
development in numerous countries.


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Decrees Point the Way for 7 Beatifications

Including Namesake of Karol Wojtyla

VATICAN CITY, APRIL 14, 2003 (Zenit.org).- The Church gave official recognition
to miracles attributed to the intercession of seven people who will soon be
beatified.

Seven decrees recognizing the miracles were promulgated over the weekend in the
presence of John Paul II.

During the same ceremony Saturday, the heroic virtues of nine baptized faithful
were recognized, among them the emperor of Austria in whose honor the Pope was
baptized with the name Karol (that is, Charles). The decrees take these faithful
a step further toward official Church recognition of the holiness of their
lives.

In all, decrees were promulgated for 10 men and six women. Eight are of Italian
origin, four are Spanish, two French, one Austrian and one Dutch. Two undertook
missionary work in Latin America.

Among them are four diocesan priests, three religious priests, two laymen of
religious institutes, six women religious, and a father of a family. Nine are
founders, one is a co-founder.

"This promulgation of the decrees takes place while humanity is again wounded
and humiliated by armed conflict," said Cardinal José Saraiva Martins, prefect
of the Congregation for Sainthood Causes, in the presence of the Pope.

"However, the hour of trial is illuminated by the example of our Servants of
God, who believed and worked for real human development and harmony among
peoples," he said.

"They themselves lived the beatitude of peace and spent their lives carrying out
works of mercy, the solid foundation of peace," the cardinal said.

The seven to be beatified in the future are:

-- Juan Nepomuceno Zegrí y Moreno, Spanish priest from the Archdiocese of
Granada, founder of the Institute of the Sisters of Charity of the Blessed
Virgin Mary of Mercedes (1831-1905).

-- Luigi Talamoni, Italian priest from the Archdiocese of Milan, founder of the
Congregation of the Merciful Sisters of St. Gerard (1848-1926).

-- Luigi Maria Monti, Italian, lay religious and founder of the Sons of the
Immaculate Conception (1825-1900).

-- Matilde of the Sacred Heart, née Matilde Téllez Robles, Spanish, founder of
the Congregation of the Daughters of Mary, Mother of the Church (1841-1902).

-- Piedad de la Cruz, née Tomasa Ortiz Real, Spanish, founder of the
Congregation of the Salesian Sisters of the Sacred Heart of Jesus (1842-1916).

-- Rosalie Rendu, née Jeanne-Marie, French, of the Company of the Daughters of
Charity of St. Vincent of Paul (1786-1856).

-- Maria Candida dell'Eucharistia, née Maria Barba, Italian, professed religious
of the Order of the Discalced Carmelites (1884-1949).

In addition, the Congregation for Sainthood Causes promulgated the decrees of
recognition of the heroic virtues of six priests, one woman religious, one
laywoman, and a father of a family. They are:

-- Luigi Boccardo, Italian, priest of the Archdiocese of Turin, founder of the
Sisters of Jesus, King, contemplative branch of the Congregation of the Poor
Sisters of St. Gaetano (1861-1936).

-- Mose Tovini, Italian, priest of the Diocese of Brescia (1877-1930).

-- Basile Antoine Marie Moreau, French, priest, founder of the Congregation of
the Religious Sisters and Brothers of Holy Cross (1799-1873).

-- Filippo Bardellini, Italian, priest of the Congregation of the Oratory of St.
Philip Neri, founder of the Holy Society of the Poor Sisters of the House of
Nazareth (1878-1956).

-- Eustace Van Lieshout, Dutch, professed priest of the Congregation of the
Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary (Picpus) (1890-1943).

-- Luigi della Consolata, né Andrea Bordino, Italian, professed monk of the
Congregation of the Brothers of St. Joseph Benito of Cottolengo (1922-1977).

-- Anna Maria Fiorelli, Italian, widow Lapini, of the Third Order of St.
Francis, founder of the Congregation of the Poor Daughters of the Holy of St.
Francis of Assisi (Stigmatines) (1809-1860).

-- Ascensión del Corazón de Jesús, née Florencia Nicol Goni, Spanish, co-founder
and first superior general of the Dominican Missionary Sisters of the Holy
Rosary (1868-1940).

-- Charles of Austria, Austrian, emperor and king (1887-1922).


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Austrian Emperor a Step Closer to Beatification

Charles I Died in Exile at Age 34

VATICAN CITY, APRIL 14, 2003 (Zenit.org).- The Holy See took a decisive step in
the path toward the beatification of Charles I, the emperor of Austria and king
of Hungary, the last monarch of the Austro-Hungarian Empire.

More than 80 years after his death, the Congregation for Sainthood Causes
proclaimed his "heroic virtues" on Saturday, in the presence of John Paul II.
For beatification, only a miracle attributed to Charles' intercession is now
necessary.

Born on Aug. 17, 1887, in Persenbeug, Austria, Charles was the eldest son of
Archduke Otto and grandson of Emperor Franz Joseph I. When his uncle, Archduke
Franz Ferdinand was assassinated, and Franz Joseph died, Charles was proclaimed
emperor of Austria and king of Hungary in 1916, while World War I was in
progress.

Five years earlier, Charles had married Princess Zita of Bourbon-Parma, who on
their wedding day said: "Now we must take each other to heaven." They had eight
children.

During the ceremony of publication of the decree of heroic virtues, Cardinal
José Saraiva Martins, prefect of the Congregation for Sainthood Causes,
described Charles as a "man of solid faith, who always sought the good of his
people, and in his governance was inspired by the social doctrine of the
Church."

"He fostered justice and peace, and nourished a constant yearning for holiness.
He was exemplary as husband, father and sovereign," the cardinal concluded.

When the Austro-Hungarian Empire fell on Nov. 11, 1918, Charles abdicated from
the Hungarian throne. He left Austria in March 1919 and was formally deposed by
the Austrian Parliament in April. He lived in exile on the island of Madeira,
Portugal, where he died in 1922 at age 34.

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Vatican Aims for Reconciliation Among Nations After the War

Cardinal Sodano Stresses Importance of U.N. and Interreligious Dialogue

ROME, APRIL 14, 2003 (Zenit.org).- When the Iraqi war ends, the Holy See plans
as a priority to promote reconciliation among nations and interreligious
dialogue, the Vatican secretary of state says.

Cardinal Angelo Sodano articulated the Vatican's objectives in statements to the
press, at a ceremony Friday at the Lateran University. The ceremony marked the
40th anniversary of Pope John XXIII's encyclical "Pacem in Terris."

In his response to journalists, reported by the Vatican Information Service, the
cardinal said that the "Holy See continues on its usual course of the
magisterium, on one hand, and the diplomatic path, on the other."

"Before the war, we tried everything to ensure that it did not break out," he
said. "Once it broke out, we worked for it to end as soon as possible. Now there
is the hope that the civilian population will recover quickly, and that
interreligious dialogue will not be interrupted."

Asked if the United Nations still had a role to play, Cardinal Sodano said:
"Certainly, the Pope said so. We are a family of nations and we must cooperate;
this is the destiny of peoples."

Asked if this is also true of Iraq, the cardinal replied: "Even in Iraq."

In regard to the Holy See's fears for other conflicts in the Middle East,
Cardinal Sodano said: "We are not prophets of doom. Certainly we hope that the
U.N. will resume its role, as you heard in the talks here during this symposium
on the teachings of Pope John XXIII."


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Lateran Offering a Master's in Theology of Evangelization

2-Year Program Designed for a Range of People

ROME, APRIL 14, 2003 (Zenit.org).- The Lateran University, in cooperation with
Emmanuel Community, is now offering a master's degree in the "theology of
evangelization."

Father Jean-Baptiste Edart, coordinator of the program of studies, told ZENIT
that the master's "gives the foundation for profound reflection on
evangelization."

"Numerous religious congregations and new communities seek a formation for their
missionaries that does not require numerous years of investment in study," he
said.

"This master's seeks to give instruments of reflection to offer a Christian view
on the world and find the best means to respond to the questions it presents,"
he added.

The master's is a two-year program: one whole year in Rome and another through
correspondence.

The first group of master's candidates numbers 14. They include celibates, a
consecrated laywoman, a priest, and married couples. They come from Brazil, the
Netherlands, France, Belgium and Italy.

Some are young people finishing their studies; others are professionals. One is
a retiree.

"They are being formed as they will be sent on mission, to respond to the thirst
for theological formation, after having completed long secular studies, or
simply because they have decided to take a sabbatical year," Father Edart
explained.

Registration for the master's is open to anyone with a licentiate. Those who
lack this qualification must take a specific course of initiation in order to be
eligible.

The degrees are recognized by the Congregation for Catholic Education.

More information is available through master@....


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Worldwide Spiritual Bouquet Sought for Pope's Anniversary

LONDON, APRIL 14, 2003 (Zenit.org).- A new Web site is encouraging parishes
around the world to celebrate the silver anniversary of the pontificate of John
Paul II on Oct. 16.

Patrick Ryan of South London set up the site with his family to show their
appreciation and love for the Pope.

The goal of the site is to record every Mass celebrated for the Pope on that day
and to encourage prayers for his intentions.

"We want to create a spiritual bouquet," Ryan told Independent Catholic News.
"Would it not be wonderful if we could ring the world in prayer on Oct. 16 with
holy Mass starting in Fiji, followed by New Zealand and then each country doing
likewise as the sun circles the earth until it sets at the close of day off the
west coast of Alaska?"

Masses for the Pope's silver jubilee may be registered at the multilingual site
http://www.jp2-jubilee.org.


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Iraqi Catholics Trying to Live a Normal Holy Week

BAGHDAD, Iraq, APRIL 14, 2003 (Zenit.org).- The looting and fires still raging
in war-torn Iraq are making it hard for the country's Catholics to live Holy
Week in peace.

"We celebrated Palm Sunday almost normally," said Archbishop Fernando Filoni,
papal nuncio in Iraq. "The ceremonies took place in the churches. Participation
was relative, as some Christians were unable to attend or are still outside, in
the villages."

"Unfortunately, the looting and fires continue," he told Vatican Radio. "Hence,
to leave one's home is extremely problematic."

The nuncio said that today "we woke up to a deluge of ashes. Unfortunately, the
national library has been set on fire. It is a great loss, as the memory and
history of a people is being burnt and has been lost."


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Holy-Land Catholics Earmark Funds for Iraqis of All Creeds

Annual Good Friday Collection Will Go to Those Affected by War

JERUSALEM, APRIL 14, 2003 (Zenit.org).- The annual Good Friday collection that
is gathered from Christian communities in the Holy Land will go to help the
people of Iraq this year.

The traditional "Day for the Needs of the Church in the Holy Land" collection
will help those affected by the war.

Auxiliary Bishop Giacinto Boulos Marcuzzo of the Latin Patriarchate of
Jerusalem, patriarchal vicar of Nazareth, said that the decision "is a concrete
sign of closeness and solidarity with the Iraqi peoples stricken by the
conflict."

"What is collected as the result of self-denial and fasting, from ecclesial
communities in the Holy Land, will be sent to Caritas-Jerusalem and
Caritas-Baghdad, to be allocated immediately to the needs of our Iraqi brothers,
regardless of creed," the bishop told the Italian Catholic agency SIR.

"What is important is not the amount we are able to send or the material or
financial void filled, but the communion and heartfelt closeness it implies," he
added.

The bishop also made an appeal: "May pilgrims return to the Holy Land. May they
visit and pray again in the holy places. It is the best way to witness the
Church's closeness to our ecclesial communities, which run the risk of feeling
increasingly alone and abandoned."

In keeping with the decision of Popes in recent times, on Good Friday a
collection is taken up throughout the world for the needs of Catholic
communities in the troubled Holy Land.

Catholics in the Holy Land also take part in this collection, and it is their
contribution which will be allocated this year to the Iraqis.

* * *

Sharon's Statements Lift Hopes in the Holy Land

VATICAN CITY, APRIL 14, 2003 (Zenit.org).- Prime Minister Ariel Sharon's
indications that Israel is prepared to give up some of its settlements to
achieve peace with the Palestinians, has inspired hope among Catholics.

In an interview Sunday with the newspaper Haaretz, the Israeli Prime Minister
acknowledged that the end of the Iraqi war might foster a peace process that
leads to "a Palestinian state."

In statements to Vatican Radio today, Franciscan Father Giovanni Battistelli,
Custos of the Holy Land, said: "I hope this will really be implemented now."

"I only hope that the times won't be too long and that talks have started," he
said. "We are really in the hands of these leaders and the fact that they can
speak and dialogue is already a hope."

"For the time being," the Franciscan added, "to stop the attacks and reprisals
is what is most important for this land of ours, which is suffering so much and
for so long."

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Cuban Bishops Condemn Summary Execution of 3 Hijackers

Deaths Coincide With Recent Crackdown on Dissidents

HAVANA, APRIL 14, 2003 (Zenit.org).- Cuban bishops assailed the summary
execution of three people who had seized a ferry in an attempt to flee the
island nation.

Learning that "after a most summary judicial prosecution three assailants were
executed who seized a passenger transport vessel, we, the bishops of Cuba, in
complete concurrence with the magisterium of Pope John Paul II, express once
again our rejection of the death penalty," the brief message stated.

The Cuban government sent the three hijackers to a firing squad, quickly
executing them in a chilling message to anyone else who tries to commandeer a
boat or plane to the United States, the Associated Press reported. The
executions Friday followed a series of hijacking attempts, but also coincided
with an islandwide crackdown on dissidents, AP said.

The bishops in their statement said: "No one has the right to endanger the life
of other people, as the assailants did, but in the same way, no one should
decide that death be inflicted on other people as a remedy for their criminal
actions, especially when this is done in a most summary prosecution.

"Violence is not eliminated by violence. It is necessary to eradicate the cause
of it, and this is not achieved by the application of the death penalty."

The bishops also expressed their preoccupation over the wave of repression
unleashed by the government three weeks ago.

Of grave concern is the occurrence of "violent events in our country in recent
times, also the sentences of long years of imprisonment of numerous political
opponents," they stressed.

"Only by fostering the development of a culture of life, which implies the
strengthening of human values and of all that promotes a person's dignity for
healthy coexistence, can these social tensions be surmounted," the document
concluded.


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OTHER PONTIFICAL ACTS

VATICAN CITY, APR 14, 2003 (VIS) - The Holy Father appointed Fr. Matthew Gyamfi,
rector of the Minor Seminary of Sunyani and chancellor of the diocesan curia, as
bishop of Sunyani (area 30,500, population 1,609,000, Catholics 144,905, priests
63, religious 65), Ghana. The bishop-elect  was born in 1957 in Wamanafo, Ghana
and was ordained a priest in 1985.

   It was made public on Saturday April 12 that the Holy Father:

- Appointed Archbishop Santos Abril y Castello, apostolic nuncio in
Slovenia and Bosnia-Herzegovina, as apostolic nuncio in the Republic of
Macedonia (Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia).

- Appointed Msgr. Oscar Domingo Sarlinga, vicar general of the archdiocese of
Mercedes-Lujan, Argentina, as auxiliary bishop of the same archdiocese (area
19,330, population 691,000, Catholics 677,300, priests 112, permanent deacons 1,
religious 257). The bishop-elect was born in Buenos Aires in 1963 and was
ordained a priest in 1990.

- Appointed the following prelates as members of the Council of the Central
Office of Pastoral Coordination of Military Ordinariates, formed within the
Congregation for Bishops: Archbishops Jose Manuel Estepa Llaurens (Spain),
Christian Werner (Austria), Gonzalo De Jesus Maria del Castillo Crespo,O.C.D.
(Bolivia), Pablo Lizama Riquelme (Chile), and Juraj Jezerinac (Croatia).

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DAILY REMINDER

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among all Christians of the various confessions will increase until they reach
full communion." John Paul II, Tertio Millennio Adveniente, 16

"Keep close to the Mother of God as if you were the child Jesus clinging to her
robes while walking down a dusty and busy crowded street and you'll always be
safe."

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Volume 3, Issue 75

WEDNESDAY 16 APRIL 2003

Wednesday of Holy Week

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WEAR THE BROWN SCAPULAR OF OUR LADY OF MOUNT CARMEL AND
PRAY THE ROSARY DAILY FOR THE CONVERSION OF THE WHOLE
WORLD AND FOR CHURCH UNITY

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INSIDE THIS ISSUE:
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• Questions Arise Over Return of Kazan Icon to Russia
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• L'Osservatore Romano Appeals for Solidarity With Iraqi Children
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• Latin Patriarch's Lament for a Jerusalem With No Peace
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• In 1999, Don Bosco's Dream Came True in Iraq
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• English Translation of Pope's Poems to Be Released
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• Church in Italy Allocates Aid to Iraqis
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• Papal Household Theologian on Iraq's Reconstruction
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• AUDIENCES
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• OTHER PONTIFICAL ACTS
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• More-Humane Policies for Migrants Are Urged
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• CATALOGUE OF LINKS
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• EUCHARISTIC PRAYER IN HONOR OF THE SORROWFUL HEART OF MARY
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Questions Arise Over Return of Kazan Icon to Russia

Vatican Looking Into Where and When the Image Will Go Back to Orthodox

VATICAN CITY, APRIL 15, 2003 (Zenit.org).- The Vatican confirmed that John Paul
II wishes to return to Russian Orthodox faithful one of the most loved images of
that country, the icon of Our Lady of Kazan.

A date and place for the return have yet to be decided. Vatican spokesman
Joaquín Navarro-Valls clarified the issue Monday when asked by reporters about
the Pope's possible stopover in Russia during his trip to Mongolia this August.

"The Holy Father's desire to return the sacred icon of Our Lady of Kazan, which
for years has been cared for in the Vatican, to the Russian people and the
Orthodox Patriarchate of Moscow, is well known," Navarro-Valls said. "The
appropriate occasion and way of turning it over will be evaluated at the proper
time."

Earlier Monday, a Polish radio station reported that John Paul II would stop
briefly in Kazan, Russia, in August, as part of an already-scheduled visit to
Mongolia.

In statements March 29 to the magazine Inside the Vatican, Sergei Mironov,
speaker of the Russian Federation Council, said the Pope had confirmed his
intention to return the icon of Our Lady of Kazan.

The leader of the upper house of the Russian Parliament explained that "the Pope
said he wished to return the object of worship back to the country."

Mironov also said that the Vatican's secretary of state, Cardinal Angelo Sodano,
indicated that there were no serious conflicts between Russia and the Vatican,
blocking better relations.

Mironov quoted the cardinal as saying that "the prior incidents have been
settled and there are no grounds for new concerns."

In 2005, Kazan will celebrate the 1,000th anniversary of its foundation. The
icon of Kazan was lost in 1918 after the Bolsheviks came to power. It was
rediscovered and given to the Pope in 1993. Since that time, it has been kept in
his private apartments.

The icon is considered by Russian Orthodox believers as miraculous and is known
as "the Protection of Russia." The icon first appeared in Kazan in 1579. It is a
depiction of the Virgin Mary with the Child Jesus.

The Italian ANSA news agency reported that the Vatican's statement is cautious,
because according to information received from Moscow, the Pope's visit still
does not have the approval of the Russian Orthodox Patriarchate, which is
essential for John Paul II's visit to Russia.

In fact, the Russian Orthodox Patriarchate described as "absolutely improbable"
the theory of a papal stopover in Kazan.

Spokesman Igor Vizhanov said that neither the apostolic nunciature of Moscow nor
the Kremlin "knew anything" about a planned stopover in Kazan.

* * *

L'Osservatore Romano Appeals for Solidarity With Iraqi Children

VATICAN CITY, APRIL 15, 2003 (Zenit.org).- The Vatican's semiofficial newspaper
appealed for "solidarity with the children who are suffering" in war-torn Iraq.

"Infections and sicknesses are primarily affecting children," the Wednesday
Italian daily edition of L'Osservatore Romano reports in a front-page story.

A long article states that the "health and water emergency in southern Iraq is
increasingly acute."

Quoting UNICEF, the U.N. organization for children, the article explains that
"with the passing of time, it might have harsh repercussions in terms of an
increase in the rate of infant malnutrition."

L'Osservatore Romano said that on Monday the World Health Organization reported
a measles epidemic among children in the town of Kanbanka, 20 kilometers (12
miles) from Sulaimanyia.

The health organization and UNICEF are trying to carry out a door-to-door
vaccination program.

* * *

Latin Patriarch's Lament for a Jerusalem With No Peace

Appeals to Political Leaders in Easter Message

JERUSALEM, APRIL 15, 2003 (Zenit.org).- This year's Easter message of the
Latin-rite patriarch of Jerusalem is an echo of Jesus' lament for a city that
has no peace.

In a message presented today, Patriarch Michel Sabbah referred to the situations
that cause tensions and said that it "is necessary to fight against terrorism,
wherever it may be, but the struggle against terrorism starts with a revision of
criteria and values."

"All people of good will today shed tears on the Holy City and wish that its
inhabitants and governors would see the ways of peace," he added.

He urged a path away from violence "because the ways followed so far are not
those that can lead to peace: the military actions, the siege imposed upon all
Palestinian cities and villages, making them big jails, where human dignity is
violated, where killing is going on together with demolitions of possessions and
houses."

The patriarch reminded political leaders in the Holy Land that they "are elected
to bring peace and security and, therefore, to follow the ways that bring peace
and security."

"The ways followed so far did not achieve peace and security, either for the
Israeli or the Palestinian people," the patriarch says. "You, too, listen to
what God says. He says peace and justice go together. Change your ways."

"We Christians believe in the Resurrection," he added. "Therefore, we keep
hoping that one day the Holy Land will be for all its inhabitants a land of
resurrection and no more a land of death and hatred."

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In 1999, Don Bosco's Dream Came True in Iraq

ROME, APRIL 15, 2003 (Zenit.org).- St. John Bosco, founder of the Salesians,
once dreamed of establishing a mission in Iraq. It was more than a century
before that came true.

"The dream of the founder and saint Don Bosco took place on Jan. 31, 1885 --
three years before his death -- during which a heavenly being told him that he
was in Mesopotamia," Father Piergiorgio Gianazza told the Salesian News Agency.

The vision of the "Father and teacher of youth," as Don Bosco is known, became a
reality four years ago, with the first pastoral youth gathering in Iraq led by
Salesians.

The gathering, known as a "summer oratorio," took place in the summer of 1999,
and involved meetings of thousands of young people of Baghdad, Mosul and
Qarakosh.

Father Gianazza lamented that "since the war broke out in Iraq, we have lost
contact with young Iraqis. It is impossible to establish a connection by
telephone as communications have been cut off and there is no way to send or
receive calls or letters."


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English Translation of Pope's Poems to Be Released

WASHINGTON, D.C., APRIL 15, 2003 (Zenit.org) - "Roman Triptych, Meditations," a
collection of poems by John Paul II, is set to be released in America by the
U.S. bishops' official publisher, USCCB Publishing.

The trio of poems reflect on God as the origin and endpoint of human life and
all creation. The Holy Father also ponders the beginning and end of his own
reign as Pope, focusing on the images in the Sistine Chapel.

Originally written in Polish, these are the first poems John Paul II has
published during his pontificate.

According to the USCCB, the book will be illustrated with works from the Vatican
Museum and published in English and Spanish.

Expected release date for the hardcover edition is June 29. A paperback and
audio edition will follow.

Information on how to order "Roman Triptych" is at the USCCB Publishing page.

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Church in Italy Allocates Aid to Iraqis

ROME, APRIL 15, 2003 (Zenit.org).- The Italian episcopate allocated 2 million
euros ($2.15 million) for immediate humanitarian aid to the Iraqi people as the
war winds down.

In a statement published today, the presidency of the Italian bishops'
conference explained that the amount comes from the 0.8% tax on the Income of
Physical Persons, a quota that Italians may allocate to the Catholic Church.

The Committee for Charitable Interventions in the Third World will give the
funds to the Iraqi episcopal conference.

The priorities and method of assistance will be established according to the
Iraqis' needs and in cooperation with Caritas and other organizations working in
the country.

The episcopal statement says "immediate and concrete interventions, which give
back confidence and hope to the peoples -- oppressed for a long time by the
dictatorship and now hit by the devastating consequences of the war --
constitute the best guarantee and the most effective premise for the development
of a political and social system capable of fostering growth in liberty, justice
and solidarity in full respect of human rights."


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Papal Household Theologian on Iraq's Reconstruction

Father Cottier Sees a Difficult Road Ahead

ROME, APRIL 15, 2003 (ZENIT.org-Avvenire).- To rebuild, Iraq must keep in mind
the foundations enunciated by Pope John XXIII to ensure peace, says the Papal
Household theologian.

Swiss Dominican Father Georges Cottier cautions that the years of dictatorship
in Iraq have left a legacy of poverty and resentment. Below, he analyzes the
anxieties that the Iraqi war has awakened in people.

Q: What are the imperatives in Iraq's reconstruction?

Father Cottier: We have just celebrated the 40th anniversary of the encyclical
"Pacem in Terris." John XXIII defined the four pillars of peace: liberty,
justice, truth and love. It's all there.

In building peace, man, and respect for his rights, must not be forgotten: the
rights of the person, but also the rights of peoples. In Iraq, for example, the
rights of minorities. It will be a very difficult construction; perhaps the real
battle begins now.

Q: In response to the Pope's appeal, millions of people prayed for peace. Have
they been heard?

Father Cottier: By God? I think so. He listens to what we say, although the way
he responds is something else. We hope for verifiable, immediate results, but we
must not think that this is God's way of acting.

Q: Why pray then?

Father Cottier: Pray, pray ... because there is a very strong belief that peace
is almost beyond man's ability. We are all ready to oppose, to dominate, to fuel
hatred.

Peace is a gift of God. So we must pray that he will transform us into builders
of peace. In this way, he answers our prayers.

With the war, we entered a drama that has caused many victims. Perhaps we are
about to see the end, but let us think of the wounded, the dead, of the
disastrous health situation, of the uprooted families.

Undoubtedly, all these souls have been visited by God. This is the invisible
work of God that we do not see by definition, but which is real.

Q: Peace must now be built in Iraq.

Father Cottier: To love peace also means to build. God must now direct the
wisdom of those responsible for the reconstruction -- an endeavor that, as can
be seen, will be difficult.

First of all, because we see a country in ruins, where immediate needs are not
satisfied, and the resentment resulting from the dictatorship could explode
violently. All this makes very fragile the human foundations of peace in Iraq
and the whole world.

Moreover, I do not know if this victory of the "North American West" is also a
moral victory. To take peace also means to make oneself loved, and I'm afraid
that the great Muslim masses, humiliated by this very rapid defeat, will be even
more hostile toward the West. And for many of them, the West means Christianity.
This should worry us.

Q: How should one act, then?

Father Cottier: We need prayer to obtain wisdom, courage and generosity. Of
course, volunteers, the commitment to solidarity, and charity will be
determinant. In this way, we can help the United Nations. Its work is
indispensable, but it cannot do everything. It needs our cooperation.

Q: You say God is not absent, but many have perceived his silence as a weight.

Father Cottier: What is the silence of God? God is always silent. He speaks in
the depth of hearts. He inspires us through the Holy Spirit -- let us think
about the many persons during these days who have prayed and called on God.

I would not say, therefore, that he was absent. He has been silent because we
make much noise. War is turmoil, an explosion of noise. How can we hear God when
we are under bombs?

He leaves humanity free to experience evil. It is an indirect way in which God
speaks to us. Suffice it to read the historical books of the Old Testament,
Israel's constant experience of disaster, of deportation.

In everything, what prevails is the examination of conscience, the question:
"What have we done? Might we not have caused this evil ourselves?" And this is
the first step toward conversion.

Q: The Pope continues to stress the need to educate in peace.

Father Cottier: It is not enough to have an affinity or feeling for peace. There
is a political aspect, a real science of peace. The Church does not cease to say
that the poverty of the South of the planet is one of the reasons that causes
the conflicts.

One part of humanity suffers the lack of justice. And justice implies
institutions and laws, which cannot be improvised.

This is also why John Paul II insists on the importance of the United Nations,
an institution that is still very imperfect, certainly, but it is the first
authorized entity for the universal regulation of problems.

Then there is education, the one that leads to a love of peace. And it begins
with children. They are the ones who must be taught the beauty of peace.

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AUDIENCES

VATICAN CITY, APR 15, 2003 (VIS) - Today the Holy Father received in
audience Cardinal Crescenzio Sepe, prefect of the Congregation for the
Evangelization of Peoples.

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OTHER PONTIFICAL ACTS

VATICAN CITY, APR 15, 2003 (VIS) - The Holy Father appointed:

- Fr. Herve Giraud, superior of the University Seminary of Lyon, France, and Fr.
Thierry Brac de la Perriere, vicar general of Lyon, as auxiliary bishops of the
same archdiocese (area 5,087, population 1,733,500, Catholics1,200,000, priests
545, permanent deacons 48, religious 2,198). Fr. Giraud was born in 1957 in
Tournon, France and was ordained a priest in 1985. Fr. Brac de la Perriere was
born in Lyon, France in 1959 and was ordained a priest in 1988.

- Appointed Fr. Thomas Anthony Williams, canon and pastor of St.  Anthony in
Liverpool, England as auxiliary bishop of the same archdiocese (area 1,165,
population 1,100,000, Catholics 508,000, priests 386, permanent deacons 91,
religious 500). The bishop-elect was born in 1948 in Liverpool and was ordained
a priest in 1972.

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More-Humane Policies for Migrants Are Urged

GUATEMALA CITY, APRIL 15, 2003 (Zenit.org).- A Guatemalan bishops' office
appealed to the international community to establish policies that would
alleviate the plight of migrants who often face discrimination.

The Office of Human Mobility of the bishops' conference made its appeal in a
document published April 4, entitled "The Migrant's 'Via Crucis,' Path of Hope."

Signed by Bishop Álvaro L. Ramazzini Imeri of San Marcos, office president, the
document states that "the economic policies of governments of the region only
recognize the importance of market globalization and the integration of the
economic interests of great financial corporations through free-trade treaties."

This has left "the poor without jobs and adequate salaries, plunging them into
extreme vulnerability because of their lack of specialized working abilities,"
the document says.

The Office of Human Mobility also laments "governments' border-control policies
... [which] have contributed to the abuse and even the death of migrants in
Mexico and the United States."

Consequently, the episcopate appeals to governments "to harmonize their
migratory policies so that the migrants' dignity is respected and the social
consequences of migration are recognized."

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EUCHARISTIC PRAYER IN HONOR OF THE SORROWFUL HEART OF MARY

When the Eucharistic host is elevated at Mass say:

"Eternal Father, through the Sorrowful and Immaculate Heart of Mary, I offer you
the crucified Body of Your dearly beloved Son, Jesus Christ, in reparation for
all the sins committed against you and for the conversion and salvation of the
whole world."

When the Eucharistic chalice is elevated at Mass say:

"Eternal Father, through the Sorrowful and Immaculate Heart of Mary, I offer you
the precious Blood of Your dearly beloved Son, Jesus Christ, in reparation for
all the sins committed against you and for the conversion and salvation of the
whole world."

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DAILY REMINDER

"during this important time, as the eve of the new millennium approaches unity
among all Christians of the various confessions will increase until they reach
full communion." John Paul II, Tertio Millennio Adveniente, 16

"Keep close to the Mother of God as if you were the child Jesus clinging to her
robes while walking down a dusty and busy crowded street and you'll always be
safe."

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Volume 3, Issue 76

THURSDAY 17 APRIL 2003

Thursday of Holy Week

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WEAR THE BROWN SCAPULAR OF OUR LADY OF MOUNT CARMEL AND
PRAY THE ROSARY DAILY FOR THE CONVERSION OF THE WHOLE
WORLD AND FOR CHURCH UNITY

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INSIDE THIS ISSUE:
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• 3 Days to Relive the Passion, Death and Resurrection of Christ
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• Oil to Be Consecrated by Pope on Holy Thursday Comes from Croatia
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• Mongolia's First Retreat in Decades Attracts Its Share of Non-Christians
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• Angolan Episcopate Says Refugees Are a Priority
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• Zimbabwe Bishops Attack Corruption
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• Making "Theology of the Body" More Accessible
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• OTHER PONTIFICAL ACTS
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• France to See More Adult Baptisms This Easter
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• In Germany, Catholic Schools Are Much in Demand
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• CATALOGUE OF LINKS
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• EUCHARISTIC PRAYER IN HONOR OF THE SORROWFUL HEART OF MARY
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• DAILY REMINDER
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• ROMAN CATHOLIC NEWS ARCHIVES
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• COPYRIGHT NOTICES
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3 Days to Relive the Passion, Death and Resurrection of Christ

John Paul II Reflects on the Easter Triduum

VATICAN CITY, APRIL 16, 2003 (Zenit.org).- Here is a translation of the address
John Paul II gave today at the general audience, during which he reflected on
the mysteries of the life of Christ that Christians relive during Holy Week.

1. Tomorrow afternoon begins, with the Holy Mass of the Lord's Supper, the
Easter triduum, fulcrum of the whole liturgical year. During these days, the
Church recollects herself in silence, to pray and meditate on the passion, death
and resurrection of the Lord.

Participating in the rites of Holy Thursday, Good Friday and the Easter Vigil,
we retrace the last hours of Jesus' earthly life, at the end of which shines the
light of the resurrection.

In the canticle just proclaimed, we heard that Christ became "obedient to death,
even death on a cross. Because of this, God greatly exalted him" (Philippians
2:8-9). These words summarize the mysterious plan of God, which we shall relive
in the coming days, mystery that gives meaning and fulfillment to human history.

2. While the Holy Chrism Mass, which is generally celebrated on Holy Thursday
morning, highlights particularly the ministerial priesthood, the rites of the
holy Mass of the Lord's Supper are an urgent invitation to contemplate the
Eucharist, central mystery of Christian faith and life. Precisely to underline
the importance of this sacrament, I have written the encyclical letter "Ecclesia
de Eucharistia," which I will have the joy of signing during the Mass of the
Lord's Supper. With this text I wish to offer every believer an organic
reflection on the eucharistic sacrifice, which encloses the whole spiritual good
of the Church.

In the Cenacle, together with the Eucharist, the Lord instituted the ministerial
priesthood, so that his sacrifice would be actualized throughout the centuries:
"Do this in memory of me" (Luke 22:19). He then left us the new commandment of
brotherly love. Through the washing of the feet, he taught his disciples that
love must be translated in humble and selfless service toward one's neighbor.

3. Good Friday, a day of penance and fasting, we will recall the passion and
death of Jesus, remaining absorbed in adoration of the cross. "Ecce lignum
Crucis, in quo salus mundi pependit -- behold the wood of the Cross, from which
salvation came to the world." On Calvary, the Son of God took on the burden of
our sins, offering himself to the Father as the victim of expiation. From the
cross, source of our salvation, flows the new life of the children of God.

The drama of Friday is followed by the silence of Holy Saturday, a day charged
with waiting and hope. With Mary, the Christian community watches in prayer next
to the sepulcher, waiting for the fulfillment of the glorious event of the
Resurrection.

In the holy night of Easter, everything is renewed in the risen Christ. From
every corner of the earth the signing of the "Gloria" and the "Alleluia" will
rise to heaven, while light will pierce the darkness of night. On Easter Sunday
we will exult with the Risen One, receiving from him the greeting of peace.

4. Let us prepare ourselves, dear Brothers and Sisters, to celebrate worthily
these holy days, and to contemplate the wonderful work accomplished by God in
the humiliation and exaltation of Christ (see Philippians 2:6-11).

To recall this central mystery of faith also implies the commitment to actualize
it in the concrete reality of our life. It means to recognize that the passion
of Christ continues in the dramatic events that, unfortunately, also at this
time afflict so many men and women in every part of the world.

The mystery of the cross and Resurrection assures us, however, that hatred,
violence, blood, death do not have the last word in human affairs. The final
victory is Christ's and we must start afresh from him, if we wish to build a
future of authentic peace, justice and solidarity for all.

May the Virgin, who shared intimately in the salvific plan, accompany us in the
path of the passion and cross to the empty tomb, to meet her divine risen Son.
Let us enter the spiritual atmosphere of the holy triduum, allowing ourselves to
be led by her.

With these sentiments, I express my heartfelt wishes to all for a peaceful and
holy Easter.


[At the end of the audience, the Holy Father gave this summary in English:]

Today's canticle from Paul's letter to the Philippians recalls Christ's death on
the Cross and his being raised in glory by God (see Philippians 2:6-11). These
events, which the Church relives in the coming days, reveal the fullness of
God's plan of salvation and the meaning of human history.

The Easter Triduum -- Holy Thursday, Good Friday, and Holy Saturday -- is the
very heart of the liturgical year and invites us to recognize the Passion of
Christ in the tragic situations facing many peoples today. The mystery of the
Cross and Resurrection assures us that Christ is victorious over violence and
death, and that in him we can build a future of authentic peace, justice, and
solidarity. With his Blessed Mother as our guide, let us enter deeply into the
spirit of Holy Week, that we may meet her divine Son, who has risen again.

I extend s special welcome to the English-speaking pilgrims here today,
including groups from Australia, Ireland, Norway, Scotland, and the United
States of America. Upon all of you I invoke the grace and peace of our Lord
Jesus Christ, and I wish you a happy and holy Easter.

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Oil to Be Consecrated by Pope on Holy Thursday Comes from Croatia

VATICAN CITY, APRIL 16, 2003 (Zenit.org).- The oil that John Paul II will
consecrate on Holy Thursday comes from Croatia.

The congregation of women religious founded by Mary of Jesus Crucified Petkovic,
whom the Pope will beatify on June 6 during his visit to Croatia, delivered the
oil to the Vatican last week.

The oil was donated by the Croatian community of the Congregation of the
Daughters of Mercy and by the authorities of Blato, birthplace of the future
blessed, Vatican Radio reported.

The oil is, in part, an expression of Blato's gratitude for the papal visit and
the beatification of Mary of Jesus Crucified Petkovic. Blato is located on the
island of Korciula, on the Adriatic coast.

In keeping with the liturgy, before the consecration the oil will be divided in
three parts: for chrism, catechumens and the sick.

Last year's Christmas tree, placed near the Nativity scene in St. Peter's
Square, was also a gift from Croatia.


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Mongolia's First Retreat in Decades Attracts Its Share of Non-Christians

Country's Only Parish Shares the Faith

ULAN BATOR, Mongolia, APRIL 16, 2003 (ZENIT.org-Fides).- Mongolia's sole
Catholic parish, re-established after the fall of Soviet communist rule, has
brought back a staple of the spiritual life: a retreat.

The retreat was held last month in Handgait, roughly 125 kilometers (75 miles)
south of the capital, Ulan Bator. It was led by Father Pierre Kaseumana, an
African missionary of the Immaculate Heart of Mary.

The retreat had a strong ecumenical and evangelizing twist: Only eight of the 58
people taking part were baptized Christians. Most were people who attend Mass
but are not yet baptized. They are parents and friends of Catholics or people
who have received material aid from the Church in Mongolia.

The Church in Mongolia currently has 136 baptized Catholics. "We have now come
to the time when many of our youth have become adults and they have formed a new
group," Father Kaseumana said.

Monsignor Wenceslaw Padilla, apostolic prefect of Ulan Bator and also a
missionary of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, opened the retreat. He explained the
gestures and rites used during a Mass.

It "is not easy for Mongolians to confess their Catholic faith openly in a
country where the majority of people are either atheists or Buddhists,"
explained Father Kaseumana. "Often, Christians are marginalized in their family.
... They prefer to profess their faith in private."

"It is easier with children who with their simplicity and spontaneity openly say
they are Christians," the religious acknowledged.

He told UCA News: "Although Mongolians know little about the Christian faith and
cannot see the difference between the different confessions, they generally
respect the religion of others."

Mongolia, an Alaska-size republic situated between Russia and China, has some
2.6 million inhabitants. About 96% are Buddhist, and most of the rest Muslim.

Mongolia and the Vatican established diplomatic relations in 1997.

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Angolan Episcopate Says Refugees Are a Priority

LUANDA, Angola, APRIL 15, 2003 (Zenit.org).- On the first anniversary of a peace
agreement between the government and UNITA guerrillas, Angolan bishops appealed
to the people to rebuild the country and resolve the plight of refugees.

"We are a country of refugees," say the bishops in their message. "An important
effort has been made on the part of the government, the United Nations, and
other organizations to care for many of these, our brothers."

"The camps and areas assisted by international organizations have many
difficulties," the bishops warn. "A great multitude live with serious problems
of lack of food, medical care, and schooling."

There are more than 1 million domestic refugees sheltered in camps.

Angola, which has about 14 million inhabitants, 47% of whom are Catholic, became
independent from Portugal in 1975. Civil war broke out between the Popular
Movement for the Liberation of Angola, and the National Union for the Total
Independence of Angola, or UNITA.

A final peace agreement was signed April 4, 2002, following the assassination of
UNITA leader Jonas Savimbi.


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Zimbabwe Bishops Attack Corruption

HARARE, Zimbabwe, APRIL 16, 2003 (Zenit.org).- Zimbabwe's Catholic bishops
assailed corruption in the public and private sectors and what they see as the
politicization of food distribution by government and ruling-party officials.

In a pastoral letter, the bishops' conference described as immoral the skewed
distribution of food along political party lines, the Daily News of Harare
reported.

A party card from the ruling Zanu PF is alleged to be a prerequisite for
accessing cooking oil, maize-meal and other essential commodities, the paper
said.

"People's lives are at stake and the nation cannot afford to entertain the
politicization of food, while people are starving," the bishops say.

"Government has failed to provide leadership that enables the creation of an
environment that enhances truth, justice, love and freedom," the letter said,
according to the Internet service http://www.iAfrica.com.


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Making "Theology of the Body" More Accessible

A Monsignor's Book Aims to Simplify a Key Work of John Paul II

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, APRIL 16, 2003 (Zenit.org).- Papal biographer George
Weigel has called John Paul II's theology of the body a "theological time-bomb."
Monsignor Vincent Walsh is hoping to help detonate it.

The monsignor from the Archdiocese of Philadelphia has recently written "The
Theology of the Body -- A Simplified Version," published by Key of David
Publications.

It is an attempt to simplify the contents of the "theology of the body" that
John Paul II outlined in an series of 129 Wednesday general audiences from 1979
to 1984. Monsignor Walsh recently spoke with ZENIT.

Q: What is the central intuition of John Paul II's theology of the body, in
layman's terms?

Monsignor Walsh: Often in traditional Catholic theology, the human body was
relegated to a secondary position, or even worse, was seen as an obstacle to the
soul striving to come to God.

Unfortunately, "the body" was often identified with St. Paul's word "the flesh"
-- which is not what Paul meant. The Pope sweeps aside this view and gives the
human body a central place in creation, salvation, redemption and eternal life.

The theology, in some respects, is a beautiful poem to the greatness of our
bodies. The reader will appreciate the true beauty of his or her own body and
the bodies of others. This will generate an appreciation of chastity before
marriage and of the sexual act within marriage.

In the Pope's thoughts, the human body is central to creation. Adam, upon
perceiving the body of Eve, immediately knows that she, unlike the animals, can
be a full partner.

His only God-given task is to accept her as a gift and unite his own body with
hers in a full communion. This personal and bodily communion is really the
fullness of man imaging the communal life of the Trinity.

The two totally trust their bodies as the source of their union, for they were
naked and not ashamed. Later on, they will realize that Eve's body contains a
hidden mystery, the power to share in God's creation as she becomes the "mother
of the living."

With their fall from grace, the body is not shoved aside but unfortunately
becomes the reservoir of sin, lust and even of death. The body ceases to be a
source of union, but instead becomes a place of mistrust and confusion -- a
battlefield -- so that the couple, for the first time, experience shame.

In spite of this, God protects the human body and, in a natural gift, continues
to allow it to be the source of new life by procreation. Even more, Jesus
redeems the body and now we ourselves carry a body burdened by sin, suffering
and death, but also carrying the power of redemption.

Every human life is really a personal decision of what we do with our bodies. Do
we allow the power of sin or the power of redemption to hold sway?

As you can see from the quick outline, the theology is really a poem to the
human body, not a false picture, because the poem contains also the dark side
within the human body, not originally planned by God.

Q: What prompted you to do a simplified version of this theology?

Monsignor Walsh: In February 2000, I read the words of George Weigel in his
biography of Pope John Paul II, which stressed the urgent need for the Pope's
books to be made available to a wider audience.

At that moment, having authored many other books, I conceived the idea of a
simplified version.

So, I began immediately with "Love and Responsibility -- A Simplified Version"
and received the Vatican permission for that book in 2001. Moving on to a
simplified version of "The Theology of the Body" was the obvious next step.
Currently, I am working on "Crossing the Threshold of Hope" as a possible third
volume.

Q: What is the most difficult point of this theology for lay people to grasp?
Why?

Monsignor Walsh: The most difficult part for lay people lies in the Pope's
writing style. I never saw myself as trying to explain the Pope's thoughts
because, once simplified, they are easy to grasp, especially in "The Theology of
the Body."

I saw my task as the beautiful work of just bringing out the simple and clear
thoughts that were covered over by the style, like the recent restoration of
Michelangelo's work in the Sistine Chapel. The Pope's decision to remove the
prudish covering placed over the sexual parts of the original painting in the
Sistine Chapel would be a logical conclusion of his thinking in "The Theology of
the Body."

Q: Many of the discourses date back 20 years or more. How long will it take the
Pope's thought to reach a wide audience? Is that normal?

Monsignor Walsh: As George Weigel stated, it is the Pope's style that deters
people from grasping his thoughts. This simplified version is catching on,
especially as the talks are shortened, broken into shorter paragraphs and given
little headings to make it reader-friendly.

Really, in the past centuries, much of papal teaching never reached as wide an
audience as Pope John Paul II is already doing. So, we just hope to expand on
his already established ministry.

Q: What audience has been most receptive to the Holy Father's theology of the
body?

Monsignor Walsh: We sent postcards to all the American bishops and well over 200
responded, asking for a copy. We have also contacted rectors of seminaries and
have had a good response.

The obvious first circle after these two groups are those directly involved in
family-life issues. So, we have offered sample copies to every diocesan
family-life office and also to every pastor in the United States. This is with
the hope that, although the average parishioner might not have an immediate
interest, if the book were available they would pick it up.

Q: How would you compare the theology of the body with "Humanae Vitae"?

Monsignor Walsh: The Pope devoted his final 16 talks to a discussion of Pope
Paul VI's "Humanae Vitae," which was extraordinary -- a Pope commenting so
extensively on another Pope's encyclical.

He went out of his way to say that these final talks were not an appendage.
Really, the theology of the body provides a natural foundation for Pope Paul's
two important teachings, namely, that there "must be no impairment of the
person's natural capacity to procreate human life" and what God has established,
that is, "the unitive and procreative significance of the marriage act," cannot
be separated.

From reading various books on the Pope's life, I get the impression that the
Polish Catholic philosophers gathered around their Cardinal Wojtyla had worked
out a much more personalistic philosophy than the Roman theologians gathered
around Pope Paul VI.

Therefore, this Polish school of thought agreed with the conclusions of "Humanae
Vitae" but felt the philosophical underpinnings needed strengthening. Cardinal
Wojtyla provided this personalistic philosophy in his book "Love and
Responsibility."

If the reader has grasped the Pope's teaching in the first 113 talks, they can
see clearly the conclusions of "Humanae Vitae" in the final 16 talks.

Q: Given the wide dissent that greeted "Humanae Vitae," are priests generally
supportive of this theology of the body?

Monsignor Walsh: As noted above, the theology of the body approaches human
sexuality and these moral questions from a totally different view of the human
body than is generally propounded in Catholic theology.

Priests, then, should be able to see that Church doctrine on sexual matters is
not rooted in Puritanism -- which the Pope constantly denounces -- but upon the
beauty of God's creation.

In doing this simplified version, I found my own attitudes toward the human body
being greatly lifted. I would hope that happens to every priest.


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OTHER PONTIFICAL ACTS

VATICAN CITY, APR 16, 2003 (VIS) - The Holy Father:

- Accepted the resignation from the pastoral care of the diocese ofSorsogon, the
Philippines, presented by Bishop Jesus Y. Varela upon having reached the age
limit. Coadjutor Bishop Arturo M. Bastes, S.V.D., succeeds him.

- Appointed Fr. Giuseppe Guerrini, judicial vicar of the diocesan  tribunal of
Cuneo, Italy as bishop of Saluzzo (area 1,782, population 92,356, Catholics
89,160, priests 116, religious 155, permanent deacons 2),  Italy. The
bishop-elect was born in 1941 in Cuneo and was ordained a priest in 1964. He
succeeds Bishop Diego Natale Bona, whose resignation from the pastoral care of
the diocese of Saluzzo the Holy Father accepted upon having reached the age
limit.

- Appointed Fr. Peter Martin Musikuwa, director of the Major Seminary of St.
Peter's in Zomba, Malawi, as bishop of Chikwawa (area 7,676, population 763,862,
Catholics 112,178, priests 23, religious 20), Malawi. The bishop-elect was born
in 1952 in Kalimtulo, Malawi and was ordained a priest in 1982.

- Appointed Fr. Prudencio Padilla Andaya, C.I.C.M., instructor of novices and
provincial counselor in Taytay, the Philippines, as bishop of Tabuk (area 6,471,
population 271,152, Catholics 177,749, priests 27, religious 22), the
Philippines. The bishop-elect was born in 1959 in Lubuagan, the Philippines and
was ordained a priest in 1986.

- Appointed Msgr. Pawel Stobrawa, pastor of Sts. Peter and Paul Parish in Opole,
Poland, as auxiliary bishop of the same diocese (area 8,033, population 910,000,
Catholics 870,400, priests 773, religious 1,050). The bishop-elect was born in
Zborowskie, Poland in 1947 and was ordained a priest in 1973.

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France to See More Adult Baptisms This Easter

PARIS, APRIL 16, 2003 (Zenit.org).- The French bishops' conference announced
that 2,374 adults will be baptized during the Easter Vigil Mass on Holy
Saturday.

The figure shows a slight increase over last year, when 2,335 people were
baptized.

The baptism of adolescents and adults has grown in France over the past decade,
as compared to the decrease in the baptism of children (380,093 in the year
2000, down from 448,609 in 1991).

A third of the new Catholics come from Christian families, another third from a
background of nonbelievers.

Six percent are of Muslim origin, 3% practiced Eastern religions, 3% are of
mixed tradition, and 1% of Jewish tradition.

One percent of them have at one point belonged to a sect and 15% have an
"undefined" spiritual origin.

Of those to be baptized, 85% are younger than 40, and 83% come from urban areas.

More information on the French catechumenate is available at
http://bapteme.cef.fr.


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In Germany, Catholic Schools Are Much in Demand

Attract Half the Students Being Educated in Private Institutions

BERLIN, APRIL 16, 2003 (Zenit.org).- Applications for entrance to Catholic
schools exceed the number of places available by 30%, says Cardinal Karl
Lehmann.

Moreover, the number of students in the Catholic Church's 1,137 schools in
Germany has increased steadily in recent years, reaching a record 370,000 for
the school year 2002-2003, said the cardinal, who is president of the bishops'
conference.

The figure represents 3% of the total number of students in German schools, but
a full 50% of the student body in the country's private schools.

Even those parents who don't care much for religious education choose these
schools because they offer traditional educational methods, Cardinal Lehmann
said at a meeting of Catholic schools, held in Bonn recently.

An article last year in the weekly newspaper Die Zeit focused on the high
standard and attention offered in Catholic schools.

Catholic schoolteachers offer special tutoring and support, and emphasize to
parents the importance of their children completing their homework, a fact not
stressed in public schools.

Cardinal Lehmann added that in analyzing the quality of education offered in
countries of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development, a study
of the Program for International Students Assessment accorded the German
educational system a poor overall result.

This caused an uproar in the country, but served to point up the good quality of
education in Catholic schools.


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EUCHARISTIC PRAYER IN HONOR OF THE SORROWFUL HEART OF MARY

When the Eucharistic host is elevated at Mass say:

"Eternal Father, through the Sorrowful and Immaculate Heart of Mary, I offer you
the crucified Body of Your dearly beloved Son, Jesus Christ, in reparation for
all the sins committed against you and for the conversion and salvation of the
whole world."

When the Eucharistic chalice is elevated at Mass say:

"Eternal Father, through the Sorrowful and Immaculate Heart of Mary, I offer you
the precious Blood of Your dearly beloved Son, Jesus Christ, in reparation for
all the sins committed against you and for the conversion and salvation of the
whole world."

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DAILY REMINDER

"during this important time, as the eve of the new millennium approaches unity
among all Christians of the various confessions will increase until they reach
full communion." John Paul II, Tertio Millennio Adveniente, 16

"Keep close to the Mother of God as if you were the child Jesus clinging to her
robes while walking down a dusty and busy crowded street and you'll always be
safe."

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ENCYCLICAL BY JOHN PAUL II: "ECCLESIA DE EUCHARISTIA"

VATICAN CITY, APR 17, 2003 (VIS) - This afternoon, during the Mass of the Lord's
Supper, John Paul II will sign the Encyclical Letter "Ecclesia de Eucharistia"
To the Bishops, Priests and Deacons, Men and Women in the Consecrated Life and
All the Lay Faithful on the Eucharist and Its Relationship to the Church.

   This encyclical, John Paul II's 14th, consists of an introduction, six
chapters and a conclusion. It has been published in English, French, Spanish,
Italian, German, Portuguese and Latin.

   Following are excerpts:

INTRODUCTION

   "The Church draws her life from the Eucharist. This truth does not  simply
express a daily experience of faith, but recapitulates the heart of the mystery
of the Church."

   "From the time I began my ministry as the Successor of Peter, I have always
marked Holy Thursday, the day of the Eucharist and of the priesthood, by sending
a letter to all the priests of the world. This year, the twenty-fifth of my
Pontificate, I wish to involve the whole Church more fully in this Eucharistic
reflection, also as a way of thanking the
Lord for the gift of the Eucharist and the priesthood: "Gift and Mystery." ... 
How could I not feel the need to urge everyone to experience it ever anew?"

   "The Eucharist, as Christ's saving presence in the community of the faithful
and its spiritual food, is the most precious possession which  the Church can
have in her journey through history."

   "Certainly the liturgical reform inaugurated by the Council has greatly
contributed to a more conscious, active and fruitful participation in  the Holy
Sacrifice of the Altar. ... The devout participation of the faithful in the
Eucharistic procession on the Solemnity of the Body and Blood of Christ is a
grace from the Lord which yearly brings joy to those who take part in it."

   "Alongside these lights, there are also shadows. In some places the practice
of Eucharistic adoration has been almost completely abandoned.  In various parts
of the Church abuses have occurred, leading to confusion with regard to sound
faith and Catholic doctrine concerning this wonderful sacrament. At times one
encounters an extremely reductive understanding of the Eucharistic mystery.
Stripped of its sacrificial meaning, it is celebrated as if it were simply a
fraternal banquet. Furthermore, the
necessity of the ministerial priesthood, grounded in apostolic succession, is at
times obscured and the sacramental nature of the Eucharist is reduced to its
mere effectiveness as a form of proclamation. This has led here and there to
ecumenical initiatives which, albeit well-intentioned, indulge in Eucharistic
practices contrary to the discipline by which the Church expresses her faith.
How can we not express profound grief at all this?  The Eucharist is too great a
gift to tolerate ambiguity and depreciation.
It is my hope that the present Encyclical Letter will effectively help to banish
the dark clouds of unacceptable doctrine and practice, so that the Eucharist
will continue to shine forth in all its radiant mystery."

I. MYSTERY OF THE FAITH

   "When the Church celebrates the Eucharist, the memorial of her Lord's death
and resurrection, this central event of salvation becomes really present and
'the work of our redemption is carried out'... Mystery: a  great mystery, a
mystery of mercy. What more could Jesus have done for us?  Truly, in the
Eucharist, he shows us a love which goes 'to the end', a love which knows no
measure."

   "The Mass makes present the sacrifice of the Cross; it does not add to that
sacrifice nor does it multiply it. The sacrificial nature of the Eucharistic
mystery cannot therefore be understood as something separate, independent of the
Cross or only indirectly referring to the sacrifice of Calvary."

II. THE EUCHARIST BUILDS THE CHURCH

   "Eucharistic communion also confirms the Church in her unity as the body of
Christ."

   "The worship of the Eucharist outside of the Mass is of inestimable value for
the life of the Church. This worship is strictly linked to the celebration of
the Eucharistic Sacrifice. The presence of Christ under the sacred species
reserved after Mass ? a presence which lasts as long as the species of bread and
of wine remain - derives from the celebration of  the sacrifice and is directed
towards communion, both sacramental and
spiritual. It is the responsibility of Pastors to encourage, also by their 
personal witness, the practice of Eucharistic adoration, and exposition of the
Blessed Sacrament in particular, as well as prayer of adoration before Christ
present under the Eucharistic species. ... How can we not feel a renewed need to
spend time in spiritual converse, in silent adoration,  in heartfelt love before
Christ present in the Most Holy Sacrament? How
often, dear brother and sisters, have I experienced this, and drawn from it
strength, consolation and support!"

III. THE APOSTOLICITY OF THE EUCHARIST AND OF THE CHURCH

   "It is in continuity with the practice of the Apostles, in obedience  to the
Lord's command, that the Church has celebrated the Eucharist down  the
centuries."

   "The ministry of priests who have received the sacrament of Holy  Orders,in
the economy of salvation chosen by Christ, makes clear that the Eucharist which
they celebrate is a gift which radically transcends the power of the assembly
and is in any event essential for validly linking the Eucharistic consecration
to the sacrifice of the Cross and to the Last Supper."

   "The assembly gathered together for the celebration of the Eucharist, if it is
to be a truly Eucharistic assembly, absolutely requires the presence of an
ordained priest as its president. On the other hand, the community is by itself
incapable of providing an ordained minister. This minister is  a gift which the
assembly receives through episcopal succession going back to the Apostles."

   "The Catholic faithful, therefore, while respecting the religious convictions
of these separated brethren, must refrain from receiving the communion
distributed in their celebrations, so as not to condone an ambiguity about the
nature of the Eucharist and, consequently, to fail in their duty to bear clear
witness to the truth. This would result in
slowing the progress being made towards full visible unity. Similarly, it is
unthinkable to substitute for Sunday Mass ecumenical celebrations of  the word
or services of common prayer with Christians from the aforementioned Ecclesial
Communities, or even participation in their own liturgical services. Such
celebrations and services, however praiseworthy in certain situations, prepare
for the goal of full communion, including
Eucharistic communion, but they cannot replace it."

   "The Eucharistic Sacrifice ... is the center and root of the whole priestly
life. We can understand, then, how important it is for the spiritual life of the
priest, as well as for the good of the Church and the world, that priests follow
the Council's recommendation to celebrate  the Eucharist daily," where they find
"the true center of their lives and
ministry ? the spiritual strength needed to deal with their different pastoral
responsibilities. Their daily activity will thus become truly Eucharistic."

   "The centrality of the Eucharist in the life and ministry of priests is the
basis of its centrality in the pastoral promotion of priestly vocations." Christ
often serves as "the example of a priest's fervent pastoral charity which the
Lord uses to sow and to bring to fruition in a young man's heart the seed of a
priestly calling."

   "When, due to the scarcity of priests, non-ordained members of the faithful
are entrusted with a share in the pastoral care of a parish, they should bear in
mind that ? as the Second Vatican Council teaches ? no Christian community can
be built up unless it has its basis and center in the celebration of the most
Holy Eucharist. They have a responsibility, therefore, to keep alive in the
community a genuine 'hunger' for the
Eucharist, so that no opportunity for the celebration of Mass will ever be
missed, also taking advantage of the occasional presence of a priest who is not
impeded by Church law from celebrating Mass."

IV. THE EUCHARIST AND ECCLESIAL COMMUNION

   "The Church is called during her earthly pilgrimage to maintain and promote
communion with the Triune God and communion among the faithful. For this purpose
she possesses the word and the sacraments, particularly the Eucharist, by which
she 'constantly lives and grows' and in which she expresses her very nature. It
is not by chance that the term communion has become one of the names given to
this sublime sacrament."

   "The celebration of the Eucharist, however, cannot be the starting-point for
communion; it presupposes that communion already exists, a communionwhich it
seeks to consolidate and bring to perfection. ... both in its invisible
dimension, which ...  unites us to the Father and among ourselves, and in its
visible dimension, which entails communion in the teaching of the Apostles, in
the sacraments and in the Church's hierarchical order."

   "Invisible communion, though by its nature always growing, presupposes the
life of grace, by which we become 'partakers of the divine nature', and the
practice of the virtues of faith, hope and love."

   "The Catechism of the Catholic Church rightly stipulates that 'anyone
conscious of a grave sin must receive the sacrament of Reconciliation before
coming to communion'. I therefore desire to reaffirm that in the Church there
remains in force, now and in the future, the rule by which the Council of Trent
gave concrete expression to the Apostle Paul's stern warning  when it affirmed
that, in order to receive the Eucharist in a worthy manner,  'one must first
confess one's sins, when one is aware of mortal sin'."

   "The judgment of one's state of grace obviously belongs only to the person
involved, since it is a question of examining one's conscience. However, in
cases of outward conduct which is seriously, clearly and steadfastly contrary to
the moral norm, the Church, in her pastoral concern for the good order of the
community and out of respect for the sacrament, cannot fail to feel directly
involved. The Code of Canon Law refers to this situation of a manifest lack of
proper moral disposition when it states that those who
'obstinately persist in manifest grave sin' are not to be admitted to
Eucharistic communion."

   "Ecclesial communion, as I have said, is likewise visible. ... The Eucharist,
as the supreme sacramental manifestation of communion in the Church, demands to
be celebrated in a context where the outward bonds of communion are also intact.
... It requires that the bonds of communion in the sacraments, particularly in
Baptism and in priestly Orders, be real. It is not possible to give communion to
a person who is not baptized or to one who rejects the full truth of the faith
regarding the Eucharistic
mystery."

   "Furthermore, it must be recalled that 'the Eucharistic Sacrifice, while
always offered in a particular community, is never a celebration of that
community alone'. ...The ecclesial communion of the Eucharistic assembly is a
communion with its  own Bishop and with the Roman Pontiff."

   "The Eucharist creates communion and fosters communion."

   "The Eucharist's particular effectiveness in promoting communion is one of 
the reasons for the importance of Sunday Mass. ... in my Apostolic Letter on the
sanctification of Sunday Dies Domini. I recalled that the faithful have the
obligation to attend Mass, unless they are seriously impeded, and that Pastors
have the corresponding duty to see that it is practical and possible for all to
fulfil this precept."

   "In considering the Eucharist as the sacrament of ecclesial communion, there
is one subject which, due to its importance, must not be overlooked: I am
referring to the relationship of the Eucharist to ecumenical activity."

   "Precisely because the Church's unity, which the Eucharist brings about
through the Lord's sacrifice and by communion in his body and blood, absolutely
requires full communion in the bonds of the profession of faith, the sacraments
and ecclesiastical governance, it is not possible to celebrate together the same
Eucharistic liturgy until those bonds are fully re-established. Any such
concelebration would not be a valid means, and might well prove instead to be an
obstacle, to the attainment of full
communion, by weakening the sense of how far we remain from this goal  and by
introducing or exacerbating ambiguities with regard to one or another truth of
the faith. The path towards full unity can only be undertaken in truth. In this
area, the prohibitions of Church law leave no room for uncertainty, in fidelity
to the moral norm laid at the Second Vatican Council."

   "While it is never legitimate to concelebrate in the absence of full
communion, the same is not true with respect to the administration of the
Eucharist under special circumstances, to individual persons belonging to
Churches or Ecclesial Communities not in full communion with the Catholic
Church. In this case, in fact, the intention is to meet a grave spiritual need
for the eternal salvation of an individual believer, not to bring
about an intercommunion which remains impossible until the visible bonds of
ecclesial communion are fully re-established."

V. THE DIGNITY OF THE EUCHARISTIC CELEBRATION

   "The Eucharistic Banquet is truly a 'sacred' banquet, in which the simplicity
of the signs conceals the unfathomable holiness of God: O sacrum convivium, in
quo Christus sumitur!"

   "With this heightened sense of mystery, we understand how the faith of the
Church in the mystery of the Eucharist has found historical expression not only
in the demand for an interior disposition of devotion, but also in outward forms
meant to evoke and emphasize the grandeur of the event being celebrated. This
led progressively to the development of a particular form of regulating the
Eucharistic liturgy, with due respect for the various legitimately constituted
ecclesial traditions."

   "The designs of altars and tabernacles within Church interiors were often not
simply motivated by artistic inspiration but also by a clear understanding of
the mystery. ... Similarly, can we overlook the enormous quantity of artistic
production, ranging from fine craftsmanship to authentic works of art, in the
area of Church furnishings and vestments
used for the celebration of the Eucharist? ... Within this context of an art
aimed at expressing, in all its elements, the meaning of the Eucharist in
accordance with the Church's teaching, attention needs to be given to the norms
regulating the construction and decor of sacred buildings."

   "In my numerous Pastoral Visits I have seen, throughout the world,  the great
vitality which the celebration of the Eucharist can have when marked by the
forms, styles and sensibilities of different cultures. ... It is necessary,
however, that this important work of adaptation be carried out with a constant
awareness of the ineffable mystery against which every generation is called to
measure itself. The 'treasure' is too important  and precious to risk
impoverishment or compromise through forms of experimentation or practices
introduced without a careful review on the part of the competent ecclesiastical
authorities. Furthermore, the centrality of the Eucharistic mystery demands that
any such review must be undertaken in close association with the Holy See."

   "It must be lamented that, especially in the years following the
post-conciliar liturgical reform, as a result of a misguided sense of creativity
and adaptation there have been a number of abuses which have been a source of
suffering for many. A certain reaction against 'formalism' has led some,
especially in certain regions, to consider the 'forms' chosen  by the Church's
great liturgical tradition and her Magisterium as non-binding and to introduce
unauthorized innovations which are often completely
inappropriate."

   "I consider it my duty, therefore to appeal urgently that the  liturgical
norms for the celebration of the Eucharist be observed with great fidelity.
These norms are a concrete expression of the authentically ecclesial nature of
the Eucharist; this is their deepest meaning. Liturgy is never anyone's private
property, be it of the celebrant or of the community in which the mysteries are
celebrated."

   "Our time, too, calls for a renewed awareness and appreciation of liturgical
norms as a reflection of, and a witness to, the one universal Church made
present in every celebration of the Eucharist. ... Precisely to bring out more
clearly this deeper meaning of liturgical norms, I have asked the competent
offices of the Roman Curia to prepare a more specific document, including
prescriptions of a juridical nature, on this very important subject. No one is
permitted to undervalue the mystery  entrusted to our hands: it is too great for
anyone to feel free to treat it  lightly and with disregard for its sacredness
and its universality."

VI. AT THE SCHOOL OF MARY, "WOMAN OF THE EUCHARIST"

   "If we wish to rediscover in all its richness the profound relationship
between the Church and the Eucharist, we cannot neglect Mary, Mother and model
of the Church. ... In a certain sense Mary lived her Eucharistic faith even
before the institution of the Eucharist, by the very fact that she offered her
virginal womb for the Incarnation of God's Word. ... Mary, throughout her life
at Christ's side and not only on Calvary, made her  own the sacrificial
dimension of the Eucharist."

   "In the Eucharist the Church is completely united to Christ and his sacrifice,
and makes her own the spirit of Mary. This truth can be understood more deeply
by re-reading the Magnificat in a Eucharistic key. The Eucharist, like the
Canticle of Mary, is first and foremost praise and thanksgiving."

CONCLUSION

   "Several years ago I celebrated the fiftieth anniversary of my priesthood.
Today I have the grace of offering the Church this Encyclical on the Eucharist
on the Holy Thursday which falls during the twenty-fifth year of my Petrine
ministry. As I do so, my heart is filled with gratitude. For over a half
century, every day, beginning on 2 November 1946, when I
celebrated my first Mass in the Crypt of Saint Leonard in Wawel Cathedral in
Krakow, my eyes have gazed in recollection upon the host and the chalice, where 
time and space in some way 'merge' and the drama of Golgotha is re-presented  in
a living way, thus revealing its mysterious 'contemporaneity'."

   "The mystery of the Eucharist?sacrifice, presence, banquet ? does not allow
for reduction or exploitation; it must be experienced and lived in its
integrity, both in its celebration and in the intimate converse with Jesus which
takes place after receiving communion or in a prayerful moment of Eucharistic
adoration apart from Mass. ... The path taken by the Church  in these first
years of the third millennium is also a path of renewed ecumenical commitment."

   "The treasure of the Eucharist, which the Lord places before us,  impels us
towards the goal of full sharing with all our brothers and sisters to whom we
are joined by our common Baptism. But if this treasure is not to be squandered,
we need to respect the demands which derive from its being  the sacrament of
communion in faith and in apostolic succession."

   "In the humble signs of bread and wine, changed into his body and blood,
Christ walks beside us as our strength and our food for the journey, and he
enables us to become, for everyone, witnesses of hope."


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Triduum Rekindles Hopes in Holy Land, Says Franciscan

Spokesman for Custos Notes Importance of Eucharist

JERUSALEM, APRIL 17, 2003 (Zenit.org).- Believers in the Holy Land are preparing
to draw renewed strength from the Paschal triduum and Easter celebration, says a
spokesman of the Franciscan Custos.

"The annual commemoration of the passion, death and resurrection of Jesus
reminds us that he has triumphed over the forces of evil and division which seem
to prevail in our world," Father David Jaeger told the Fides agency.

"Moreover, from these liturgies, believers everywhere, also in the Holy Land,
are preparing to draw new strength to face the painful earthly vicissitudes and
the future which at this moment appears still uncertain," he said.

"Christians follow with attention the promises and attempts for peace, although
they know that, in the end, peace lies in Christ, and in him alone the peoples
of the Holy Land and of the world will find authentic reconciliation and the
strength to put aside, once and for all, the feelings of hatred and fear which
divide them," he added.

Easter is always a time to meditate particularly on the Eucharist. This year
John Paul II is calling attention to the sacrament with his new encyclical
"Ecclesia de Eucharistia."

Father Jaeger commented: "As for the Church all over the world, so too for the
Church in the Holy Land, the Eucharist is always the source and summit of
Christian life. In the Holy Land the Eucharist is celebrated in a variety of
rites: Latin and Oriental: Greek-Catholic, Maronite, Syrian-Catholic,
Armenian-Catholic, Chaldean, and also in different languages which show the
universality of the Church."

"We have liturgies in Arabic for Palestinian Christians, in Hebrew, the language
of divine Revelation and the tongue used by Jesus at the original rite in the
Upper Room, and then in many others languages for pilgrims who come here from
all over the world," he added.

"For the local Christians, whatever the language used, the Eucharist is always
the presence of the Eternal God amid our travailed history here in the Holy
Land," Father Jaeger said.

The Franciscan continued: "Today all Christians desire to be able to venerate
the Upper Room where Jesus Christ, on the eve of his passion, instituted the
perennial sacrifice of the Eucharist. The Holy Father had the opportunity of
celebrating Mass in the Upper Room during his pilgrimage to the Holy Land during
the Great Jubilee 2000.

"That event heightened the hope and the longing of Christians who dream of
having once again the custody of this little shrine which King Robert d'Angio of
Naples entrusted to the Franciscans in 1342."

"The shrine was torn from the Christians with violence by the Ottomans about 200
years later," he explained. "At present the shrine is in the custody of the
Israeli government. In the framework of talks between the Holy See and the state
of Israel initiated in 1992, the Catholic Church is asking for the custody of
the shrine to be returned and hopes for an act of good will and generosity
toward Christianity on the part of the government authorities."

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"Eternal Father, through the Sorrowful and Immaculate Heart of Mary, I offer you
the crucified Body of Your dearly beloved Son, Jesus Christ, in reparation for
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the precious Blood of Your dearly beloved Son, Jesus Christ, in reparation for
all the sins committed against you and for the conversion and salvation of the
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among all Christians of the various confessions will increase until they reach
full communion." John Paul II, Tertio Millennio Adveniente, 16

"Keep close to the Mother of God as if you were the child Jesus clinging to her
robes while walking down a dusty and busy crowded street and you'll always be
safe."

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Volume 3, Issue 78

MONDAY 21 APRIL 2003

Easter Monday

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WEAR THE BROWN SCAPULAR OF OUR LADY OF MOUNT CARMEL AND
PRAY THE ROSARY DAILY FOR THE CONVERSION OF THE WHOLE
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• John Paul II's Easter Message
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• John Paul II Baptizes 7 Adults During Easter Vigil
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• Jerusalem's Latin-rite Patriarch Prays for Peace
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• Jesus' Peace Is Not Like World's Peace, Says Papal Household Preacher
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• Russian Prime Minister Wants Pope to Visit
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• Papal Homily for Easter Vigil Mass
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• CATALOGUE OF LINKS
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• EUCHARISTIC PRAYER IN HONOR OF THE SORROWFUL HEART OF MARY
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• DAILY REMINDER
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• ROMAN CATHOLIC NEWS ARCHIVES
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John Paul II's Easter Message

"Let There Be an End to the Chain of Hatred and Terrorism"

VATICAN CITY, APRIL 20, 2003 (Zenit.org).- Here is John Paul II's Easter
Message, which he delivered at midday in St. Peter's Square.

1. "Surrexit Dominus de sepulcro qui pro nobis pependit in ligno" (from the
Liturgy).

"The Lord is risen from the tomb; for our sake he hung on the Cross." Alleluia!
The Easter proclamation joyfully resounds: Christ is risen! He is truly risen!
He who "suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died and was buried,"
Jesus, the Son of God, born of the Virgin Mary, "rose again on the third day in
accordance with the Scriptures" (Creed).

2. This proclamation is the foundation of the hope of all mankind. If Christ did
not rise from the dead, not only would our faith be in vain (cf. 1 Cor 15:14),
but our hope would also be vain, for we would all still be held hostage by evil
and death. "But in fact -- today’s Liturgy proclaims -- Christ has been raised
from the dead, the first fruits of those who have fallen asleep" (1 Cor 15:20).
By his death Jesus has crushed and triumphed over the iron-clad law of death,
eliminating its poisonous root for ever.

3. "Peace be with you!" (Jn 20:19,20).

This is the first greeting of the Risen One to his disciples; a greeting which
echoes today throughout the world. O Good News, so long awaited, so greatly
desired! O proclamation of consolation for all those oppressed beneath the
burden of sin and its many structures! For all, especially for the least and the
poor, we proclaim today the hope of peace, of true peace, founded on the solid
pillars of love and justice, of truth and freedom.

4. "Pacem in terris...".

"Peace on earth, the profound aspiration of men and women of all times, can be
firmly established and sustained only if the order established by God is firmly
respected" (Encyclical "Pacem in Terris," Introduction). These are the first
words of the historic Encyclical, in which forty years ago Blessed Pope John
XXIII indicated to the world the way of peace. These words remain as timely as
ever at the dawn of the third millennium, tragically marred by acts of violence
and conflicts.

5. Peace in Iraq! With the support of the international community, may the Iraqi
people become the protagonists of the collective rebuilding of their country.
Peace in other parts of the world, where forgotten wars and protracted
hostilities are causing deaths and injuries amid silence and neglect on the part
of considerable sectors of public opinion.

With profound grief I think of the wake of violence and bloodshed, with no sign
of ceasing, in the Holy Land. I think of the tragic situation of many countries
on the African continent, which cannot be abandoned to itself. I am well aware
of the centers of tension and the attacks on people’s freedom in the Caucasus,
in Asia and in Latin America, areas of the world equally dear to me.

6. Let there be an end to the chain of hatred and terrorism, which threatens the
orderly development of the human family. May God grant that we be free from the
peril of a tragic clash between cultures and religions. May faith and love of
God make the followers of every religion courageous builders of understanding
and forgiveness, patient weavers of a fruitful inter-religious dialogue, capable
of inaugurating a new era of justice and peace.

7. As he said to the terrified Apostles on the wind-swept sea, Christ says once
more to the men and women of our time: "Take heart, it is I; have no fear!" (Mk
6:50). If he is with us, why should we fear? However dark the horizon of
humanity may seem, today we celebrate the radiant triumph of Easter joy. If a
contrary wind slows the march of peoples, if the sea of history is tossed by
storms, let no one yield to dismay and lack of trust! Christ is risen; Christ is
alive in our midst; truly present in the Sacrament of the Eucharist, he offers
himself as the Bread of salvation, Bread for the poor, the Food of wayfarers.

8. O divine presence of love, O living memorial of Christ our Pasch, for the
suffering and the dying you are food for their journey, for everyone you are the
sure pledge of eternal life! O Mary, the first tabernacle of history, silent
witness of the wonders of Easter, help us to sing with our lives your own
Magnificat of praise and thanksgiving, for today "The Lord is risen from the
tomb; for our sake he hung on the Cross."

Christ is risen, our peace and our hope. He is risen. Alleluia!

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John Paul II Baptizes 7 Adults During Easter Vigil

From 4 Continents

VATICAN CITY, APRIL 20, 2003 (Zenit.org).- John Paul II baptized seven adult
catechumens from four continents during the Easter Vigil in St. Peter's
Basilica.

The most solemn rite of the year began at 8 p.m. Saturday in the atrium of the
basilica, with the blessing of the paschal fire, while pilgrims waited in
silence and in the dark under Michelangelo's cupola, for the flame of the
paschal candle to light the candles they held.

Following the long Liturgy of the Word and the homily, each of the catechumens
went up to the Altar of Confession accompanied by their godfather or godmother,
when the Pope called them by their baptismal name.

The seven named were Rebecca, from Tunisia; Damian, from Italy; Mariam, from
Burkina Faso; Elizabeth, from Nigeria; Baron, from the United States;
Jean-Pierre, from Burundi; and Hiromi, a kimono-clad young Japanese woman.

After being baptized "in the name of the Father, of the Son, and of the Holy
Spirit," they received a white garment, symbol of their new life freed from
original sin.

The seven new Christians then went in procession to kneel before the Pope's
throne to be anointed on the forehead and receive the sacrament of confirmation.

"Sustained by the power of the Holy Spirit, you will persevere in your faith in
Christ, and courageously proclaim his Gospel," the Pope exhorted them earlier
during the homily.

The Holy Father began his preaching by referring to "the extraordinary event of
the Resurrection."

"If Christ were to have remained a prisoner of the tomb, humanity and all of
creation, in a certain way, would have lost their meaning," he said.

The thought of Christ's resurrection, as well as the baptism of the new
Christians, should lead all the faithful to "an even firmer commitment to an
evangelical life," the Holy Father concluded.


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Jerusalem's Latin-rite Patriarch Prays for Peace

JERUSALEM, APRIL 20, 2003 (Zenit.org).- Latin-rite Patriarch Michel Sabbah of
Jerusalem prayed during Easter Sunday Mass that the Holy Land will be granted
days free of hatred.

The patriarch's words resounded during the homily of the Mass held in the
Basilica of the Holy Sepulcher, where tradition says Christ rose from the dead.

"I pray that God will grant us better times; times free of blood and hatred,
full of justice, peace and security; times in which all of us together, in this
Holy Land, will be united by the same vision of God, who fills our hearts with
peace and forgiveness," he said.

The patriarch addressed a message to Palestinian and Israeli leaders, appealing
for justice and the pursuit of ways of peace, and condemning terrorism and
oppression.

Today, Orthodox Christians were beginning their Holy Week, celebrating Palm
Sunday. Their Easter is next Sunday.

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Jesus' Peace Is Not Like World's Peace, Says Papal Household Preacher

Meditation During the Commemoration of the Lord's Passion

VATICAN CITY, APRIL 20, 2003 (Zenit.org).- Jesus "made peace by destroying"
hostility "in his own person," according to the homilist at the Good Friday
Commemoration of the Lord's Passion in St. Peter's Basilica.

In the context of a world in conflict, and commenting on the Apostle Paul's
Letter to the Ephesians, Father Raniero Cantalamessa, the Papal Household
preacher, noted the difference between peace achieved through arms, and the
peace of Jesus Christ: "Destroying enmity, not the enemy; destroying it in
himself, not in others!"

"Peace I leave with you, my peace I give to you. I do not give it to you as the
world gives," Father Cantalamessa quoted, in a homily delivered in the presence
of John Paul II.

Jesus' peace "is a peace 'fruit of victories,' but victories over himself and
not over others; spiritual victories, not military ones," the Capuchin noted.

"Jesus has taught us that there is nothing to kill for, but there is something
to die for," he continued. He said that the "Gospel way to peace makes sense not
just in the private sphere of faith, but also in the political and social
sphere."

In fact, the present world order, in which each nation claims its own right to
self-government, calls for following Christ's "method," according to whom "the
only way to peace is by destroying enmity, not the enemy," the preacher said.

Should "we destroy half the population of the world dissatisfied with the way
things are? And how do we identify the enemy where terrorism is concerned?" he
asked.

"Someone once took Abraham Lincoln to task for being too courteous to his
enemies, and reminded him that his job as president was to destroy them," Father
Cantalamessa said. "Lincoln answered, 'Do I not destroy my enemies when I make
them my friends?'"

The world is facing a tremendous challenge, as enemies "are destroyed with
armies, but enmity with dialogue," Father Cantalamessa continued.

"Before putting it to the nations, the Church, led by the Pope, is setting out
to apply this program in relations between religions," he added.

The Capuchin suggested an immediate way to make peace: "we begin at once ...
[with] as little as a simple handshake."

Just as "[m]illions of drops of dirty water will never make a clean ocean,
[m]illions of people with no peace in their hearts, or of families without peace
in their homes, will never make humankind at peace," he warned.

What is indispensable, he recalled, is what John Paul II said in his 1984
message for the Day of Peace: "Peace is born from a new heart."

"What sense would it make to march through the streets shouting 'Peace!' if you
do it with a threatening fist and breaking windows as you go? [...] What sense
would it make if in your own home your voice is raised, your will is a tyranny
imposed, building up walls of hostility or silence?" he asked.

The papal preacher ended by inviting the faithful to adore Christ crucified on
Good Friday with a gesture of reconciliation toward others, so that our kiss
will not be "only for him, our head, but also for his entire body," our
brothers.

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Russian Prime Minister Wants Pope to Visit

Expelled Catholic Bishop Is Replaced

ROME, APRIL 20, 2003 (Zenit.org).- Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Kasyanov
supported John Paul II's wish to visit Russia, and said his government is doing
everything possible to overcome the opposition of the Orthodox Church.

"I think that the efforts made until now and the ones we are making to eliminate
the differences between the two Churches will be crowned with success," Kasyanov
said during a press conference Friday with Italian Prime Minister Silvio
Berlusconi, while on a visit to Rome.

For his part, Berlusconi said that he has requested a meeting with Patriarch
Alexy II, head of the Russian Orthodox Church.

John Paul II would like to stop over in Kazan, 800 kilometers (500 miles) east
of Moscow, during his August visit to Mongolia, Vatican sources disclosed
recently. It would mark the first time this Pope steps on Russian soil.

The Pope's objective is to return the icon of Our Lady of Kazan to the Russian
Orthodox Church. The image is one of the most venerated by Russian faithful. It
arrived in the Vatican in the 1990s, after being lost when the Bolsheviks came
to power.

For years the icon was in private hands, until 1993 when it was discovered and
given to the Pope. Since then, he has kept it in his private apartments.

Meanwhile, on Holy Thursday, the Vatican press office announced that Bishop
Jerzy Mazur of St. Joseph of Irkutsk, in Eastern Siberia, who was expelled from
Russia by the authorities with no explanations, has been named bishop of the
Diocese of Elk in Poland.

To replace him in Irkutsk, the Pope has appointed Bishop Cyril Klimowicz, until
now auxiliary bishop of Minsk-Mohilev, in Belarus. The latter was born in 1952
in Amangeldi, Kazakhstan.

The expulsion of the bishop and of several Catholic priests took place after the
Pope established four Catholic dioceses in the Russian territory in February
2002.


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Papal Homily for Easter Vigil Mass

The Empty Tomb That Changed History

VATICAN CITY, APRIL 20, 2003 (Zenit.org).- Here is a translation of the homily
John Paul II delivered at the Easter Vigil Mass held on Holy Saturday in St.
Peter's Basilica.

1. "Do not be afraid; you seek Jesus of Nazareth, who was crucified. He has
risen, he is not here" (Mk 16,6).

At sunrise of the first day after the Sabbath, as recounted in the Gospel, some
women go the sepulcher to honor the body of Jesus, who, having been crucified on
Friday, was quickly wrapped in linen and placed in the tomb. They look for him,
but they do not find him: he is no longer in the place where he was laid. All
that remains of him are the signs of the burial: the empty tomb, the bindings,
the linen shroud. The women, however, are disturbed by the sight of "a young
man, dressed in a white robe", who proclaims to them: "He is risen, he is not
here".

This upsetting news, destined to change the course of history, from that moment
on continues to resound from generation to generation: an ancient proclamation,
yet always new. It resonates once again during this Easter Vigil, mother of all
vigils, and it is spreading at this very moment throughout all the earth.

2. O sublime mystery of this Holy Night! The night in which we relive the
extraordinary event of the Resurrection. If Christ were to have remained a
prisoner of the tomb, humanity and all of creation, in a certain way, would have
lost their meaning. But you, Christ, are truly risen.

The Scriptures we have just heard in the Liturgy of the Word find their
fulfillment and run through every stage of the entire salvific plan. At the
beginning of Creation, "God saw everything that he had made, and behold, it was
very good" (Gn 1:31). To Abraham he had promised: "by your descendants shall all
the nations of the earth bless themselves" (Gn 22:18). Here is again proposed
one of the most ancient themes of the Hebrew tradition which reveals the meaning
of the Exodus when "the Lord saved Israel from the hand of the Egyptians" (Ex
14:30). The promises of the Prophets continue to be fulfilled in our time: "I
will put my spirit within you and cause you to walk in my statutes ..." (Ez
36:27).

3. On this night of Resurrection everything begins anew; creation regains its
authentic meaning in the plan of salvation. It is like a new beginning of
history and of the cosmos, because Christ is risen, "the first fruits of those
who have fallen asleep" (1 Cor 15:20). Christ, the "last Adam", has become "a
life-giving spirit" (1 Cor 15:45).

The same sin of our forefathers is sung in the Easter Proclamation as "felix
culpa", "O happy fault, which gained for us so great a Redeemer!". Where sin
abounded, grace now abounds all the more, and "the stone which the builder
rejected has become the corner stone" (Psalm Response) of an indestructible
spiritual edifice.

On this Holy Night a new people is born with whom God has sealed an eternal
covenant in the blood of the Word made flesh, crucified and risen.

4. One becomes a member of the people of the redeemed through Baptism. As the
Apostle Paul has reminded us in Epistle to the Romans: "We are buried therefore
with him by baptism into death, so that as Christ was raised from the dead by
the glory of the Father, we too might walk in newness of life" (6:4). This
exhortation is especially for you, dearest catechumens, to whom, in just a few
moments, Mother Church will administer the great gift of divine life. From
different countries divine providence has led you here, to the tomb of Saint
Peter, to receive the Sacraments of Christian Initiation: Baptism, Confirmation
and the Eucharist. Entering in this way into the house of the Lord, you will be
consecrated with the oil of happiness and can feed yourselves with the Bread of
Heaven.

Sustained by the power of the Holy Spirit, you will persevere in your faith in
Christ, and courageously proclaim his Gospel.

5. Dearest Brothers and Sisters gathered here! In just a few moments we too will
be united with the catechumens in renewing our Baptismal promises. We will again
renounce Satan and all his works clinging firmly to God and his work of
salvation. In this manner, we will make an even firmer commitment to an
evangelical life.

Mary, joyful witness of the Resurrection, help us all to live "a new life"; make
each of us conscious that, having crucified our "old self" with Christ, we must
consider and conduct ourselves as new men, people "alive to God, in Christ
Jesus" cf. Rm 6:4,11).

Amen, Alleluia!


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Biblica Online
<http://biblica.bsw.org>

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4.DIVINE OFFICE TEXTS & AUDIO ONLINE:

OFFICE OF READINGS, TEXTS
<http://www.universalis.com/cgi-bin/display/ 600/USA/Readings.html>

MORNING, EVENING & NIGHT PRAYERS, TEXTS:
<http://www.liturgyhours.org>

AUDIO RECORDINGS OF THE DIVINE OFFICE: recited by the
Monks of Adoration:
<http://www.monksofadoration.org/audiolit.html>

* * *

5. Polish Rosary Hour by the Conventual Franciscans
<http://www.rosaryhour.net/ra/program.ram>

* * *

6. CHANTED ROSARY ONLINE
<http://www.monksofadoration.org/rosarych.html>

DOWNLOAD FREE SCRIPTURAL ROSARY
<http://www.virtualrosary.org/>

Our Father Movie
<http://www.dayspring.com/movies/webmovies/lordsprayer.html>

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7. CHAPLET OF DIVINE MERCY ONLINE
<http://www.markhargrave.com/chaplet.html>

* * *

8. BIOGRAPHY OF MAMA GILI WITH PHOTO
<http://www.holyfaceofjesus.com/mama.html>
Then once inside click on
PRAYER FOR THE BEATIFICATION OF MAMA GILI

Cause of Mama Gili as Servant of God (Part 1)
<http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Roman-Catholic-News/message/33>

Cause of Mama Gili as Servant of God (Part 2)
<http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Roman-Catholic-News/message/37>

Need a Miracle?
<http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Roman-Catholic-News/message/55>

Dolores Immacolata "Mama" Gili (1892-1985)
<http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Roman-Catholic-News/message/117>

MAMA GILI GUILD

The Mama Gili Guild was established several years ago to gather, collect, and
publish information on Dolores Immacolata Gili (1892-1985) for an investigation
into her cause as a Servant of God, as well as to promote her cause and to
perpetuate her cult by directing prayer groups assembled in her honor. It has
continuously enjoyed the ecclesiastical approval of Theodore Cardinal McCarrick,
and the Most Reverend John Joseph Myers, Archbishop of Newark, New Jersey.

Call or write today regarding favors granted through the intercession of Dolores
Immacolata "Mama" Gili, or, for more information about the cause of her
investigation for canonization to:

Rev. Dante DiGirolamo, Director
Mama Gili Guild
P. O. Box 455
Kearny, New Jersey 07032
Phone (973) 412-1170
Fax (973) 412-7011

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9. ABBAYE SAINT-JOSEPH DE CLAIRVAL

The Benedictine monks of Abbaye Saint-Joseph de Clairval mail a free monthly
newsletter to anyone who requests it. Also free of charge are: the tract about
the divinity of Jesus Christ; tract about the Truths of the Catholic Religion;
scapular of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, with explanatory notice; the promises of
the Sacred Heart; the mysteries of the Rosary.


Sample Newsletter
<http://userpage.fu-berlin.de/~vlaisney/lettre.cgi?language=EN>

Abbey of Saint-Joseph de Clairval

21150 FLAVIGNY-SUR-OZERAIN
France

Phone.: 03 80 96 22 31
Fax: 03 80 96 25 29
Email: <englishspoken@...> or <stjoseph.flavigny@...>


<http://www.clairval.com>

* * *

EUCHARISTIC PRAYER IN HONOR OF THE SORROWFUL HEART OF MARY

When the Eucharistic host is elevated at Mass say:

"Eternal Father, through the Sorrowful and Immaculate Heart of Mary, I offer you
the crucified Body of Your dearly beloved Son, Jesus Christ, in reparation for
all the sins committed against you and for the conversion and salvation of the
whole world."

When the Eucharistic chalice is elevated at Mass say:

"Eternal Father, through the Sorrowful and Immaculate Heart of Mary, I offer you
the precious Blood of Your dearly beloved Son, Jesus Christ, in reparation for
all the sins committed against you and for the conversion and salvation of the
whole world."

* * *

DAILY REMINDER

"during this important time, as the eve of the new millennium approaches unity
among all Christians of the various confessions will increase until they reach
full communion." John Paul II, Tertio Millennio Adveniente, 16

"Keep close to the Mother of God as if you were the child Jesus clinging to her
robes while walking down a dusty and busy crowded street and you'll always be
safe."

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ROMAN CATHOLIC NEWS

Volume 3, Issue 79

TUESDAY 22 APRIL 2003

Easter Tuesday

* * *

WEAR THE BROWN SCAPULAR OF OUR LADY OF MOUNT CARMEL AND
PRAY THE ROSARY DAILY FOR THE CONVERSION OF THE WHOLE
WORLD AND FOR CHURCH UNITY

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INSIDE THIS ISSUE:
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• Controversial Relics
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• Mother Angelica Celebrates 80th Birthday
------------------------------------------------------------
• NOTICE
------------------------------------------------------------
• CATALOGUE OF LINKS
------------------------------------------------------------
• EUCHARISTIC PRAYER IN HONOR OF THE SORROWFUL HEART OF
MARY
------------------------------------------------------------
• DAILY REMINDER
------------------------------------------------------------
• ROMAN CATHOLIC NEWS ARCHIVES
------------------------------------------------------------
• COPYRIGHT NOTICES
------------------------------------------------------------

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Controversial Relics

Beginning late Fall 2002 controversial relics of purported epic proportions have
been discovered in Israel.  The claimant is one Oded Golan an antique collector
and dealer living in Israel.  Among his collection's possessions are two
particular objects that defy belief yet attract the fascination of the masses
and provoke controversy by their sensationalism.  Late October saw the
appearance of the so-called James Ossuary, a limestone bone box or coffin used
to house the skeletal remains of a Jewish deceased man after the body decayed on
his tomb couch.   Family members would collect these bones and place them in an
ossuary to preserve them as a sacred act of reverence and veneration.  An
antique ossuary, this particular one owned by Mr. Golan has an inscription that
cannot be authentic, yet he claims it is.  The inscription reads: Jacob the
brother of Jesus son of Joseph.  Golan has rallied support from the media
infamous for publishing half-truths or no truth at all.  However, in an analysis
of the scientific lab report of the ossuary, Roman Catholic News editor, John N.
Lupia, was the first voice to point out that the inscription was a forgery based
on anomalies regarding the patina that clearly indicate forgery.  This
analytical report was immediately published worldwide by various news agencies
and was the first major blow against the claims of authenticity.

The second relic is the so-called Jehoash tablet purporting to be from the First
Temple of Jerusalem.


For our reader's convenience two news stories are attached below via links.

“Ossuary of James and Bones of Contention,” Minerva Vol. 14, Issue 1 (Jan/Feb
2003)
Available online in PDF file format
<http://www.minervamagazine.com/pdf/news.pdf >

Bible-Era Artifacts Highlight Archaeology Controversy by L. Peat O'Neil
for National Geographic News
April 18, 2003
<http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2003/04/0418_030418_bibleartifact.html>

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Mother Angelica Celebrates 80th Birthday

Mother Angelica, founder of EWTN, the largest television network in the world,
celebrates her 80th birthday today, 21 April, 2003.  Roman Catholic News extends
to Mother Angelica a very happy birthday wish and pray that God grants her many
more years to come.  We urge our readers to support EWTN our first link in the
Catalog of Links below.

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NOTICE

All Catholic News agencies and in particular the Vatican Press Office are closed
until 28 April 2003.  Roman Catholic News will return to our regular publishing
schedule at that time.

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• Live EWTN TV - Spanish  • Catholic World Today Radio
• Today's Homily (Video)  • Audio of Today's Homily
• Pope's Wednesday Audience Audio • Radio Catolica Mundial
• EWTN's The World Over  • Mother Angelica Live Video
• Audio Library 	 • Life On The Rock (Video)
•  The Journey Home (Video)  • EWTN Religious Catalogue

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3. Today's Lectionary Readings Text
<http://www.nccbuscc.org/nab/042203.htm>

Biblica Online
<http://biblica.bsw.org>

* * *

4.DIVINE OFFICE TEXTS & AUDIO ONLINE:

OFFICE OF READINGS, TEXTS
<http://www.universalis.com/cgi-bin/display/ 600/USA/Readings.html>

MORNING, EVENING & NIGHT PRAYERS, TEXTS:
<http://www.liturgyhours.org>

AUDIO RECORDINGS OF THE DIVINE OFFICE: recited by the
Monks of Adoration:
<http://www.monksofadoration.org/audiolit.html>

* * *

5. Polish Rosary Hour by the Conventual Franciscans
<http://www.rosaryhour.net/ra/program.ram>

* * *

6. CHANTED ROSARY ONLINE
<http://www.monksofadoration.org/rosarych.html>

DOWNLOAD FREE SCRIPTURAL ROSARY
<http://www.virtualrosary.org/>

Our Father Movie
<http://www.dayspring.com/movies/webmovies/lordsprayer.html>

* * *

7. CHAPLET OF DIVINE MERCY ONLINE
<http://www.markhargrave.com/chaplet.html>

* * *

8. BIOGRAPHY OF MAMA GILI WITH PHOTO
<http://www.holyfaceofjesus.com/mama.html>
Then once inside click on
PRAYER FOR THE BEATIFICATION OF MAMA GILI

Cause of Mama Gili as Servant of God (Part 1)
<http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Roman-Catholic-News/message/33>

Cause of Mama Gili as Servant of God (Part 2)
<http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Roman-Catholic-News/message/37>

Need a Miracle?
<http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Roman-Catholic-News/message/55>

Dolores Immacolata "Mama" Gili (1892-1985)
<http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Roman-Catholic-News/message/117>

MAMA GILI GUILD

The Mama Gili Guild was established several years ago to gather, collect, and
publish information on Dolores Immacolata Gili (1892-1985) for an investigation
into her cause as a Servant of God, as well as to promote her cause and to
perpetuate her cult by directing prayer groups assembled in her honor. It has
continuously enjoyed the ecclesiastical approval of Theodore Cardinal McCarrick,
and the Most Reverend John Joseph Myers, Archbishop of Newark, New Jersey.

Call or write today regarding favors granted through the intercession of Dolores
Immacolata "Mama" Gili, or, for more information about the cause of her
investigation for canonization to:

Rev. Dante DiGirolamo, Director
Mama Gili Guild
P. O. Box 455
Kearny, New Jersey 07032
Phone (973) 412-1170
Fax (973) 412-7011

* * *

9. ABBAYE SAINT-JOSEPH DE CLAIRVAL

The Benedictine monks of Abbaye Saint-Joseph de Clairval mail a free monthly
newsletter to anyone who requests it. Also free of charge are: the tract about
the divinity of Jesus Christ; tract about the Truths of the Catholic Religion;
scapular of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, with explanatory notice; the promises of
the Sacred Heart; the mysteries of the Rosary.

Sample Newsletter
<http://userpage.fu-berlin.de/~vlaisney/lettre.cgi?language=EN>

Abbey of Saint-Joseph de Clairval

21150 FLAVIGNY-SUR-OZERAIN
France

Phone.: 03 80 96 22 31
Fax: 03 80 96 25 29
Email: <englishspoken@...> or <stjoseph.flavigny@...>

<http://www.clairval.com>

* * *

EUCHARISTIC PRAYER IN HONOR OF THE SORROWFUL HEART OF MARY

When the Eucharistic host is elevated at Mass say:

"Eternal Father, through the Sorrowful and Immaculate Heart of Mary, I offer you
the crucified Body of Your dearly beloved Son, Jesus Christ, in reparation for
all the sins committed against you and for the conversion and salvation of the
whole world."

When the Eucharistic chalice is elevated at Mass say:

"Eternal Father, through the Sorrowful and Immaculate Heart of Mary, I offer you
the precious Blood of Your dearly beloved Son, Jesus Christ, in reparation for
all the sins committed against you and for the conversion and salvation of the
whole world."

* * *

DAILY REMINDER

"during this important time, as the eve of the new millennium approaches unity
among all Christians of the various confessions will increase until they reach
full communion." John Paul II, Tertio Millennio Adveniente, 16

"Keep close to the Mother of God as if you were the child Jesus clinging to her
robes while walking down a dusty and busy crowded street and you'll always be
safe."

* * *

ROMAN CATHOLIC NEWS ARCHIVES
To gain access to all of the Roman Catholic News archives go to the URL:
<http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Roman-Catholic-News>

This will give you the archive of all of the articles in all issues.  There are
four ways to access archived articles: (1) Go to the Home Page panel on the far
left and click on the word "Messages" just below the word "Home"; (2) then click
on the articles posted by date; (3) or click on the blue Arabic numerals in the
box for the month in the yearly calendar window at the bottom of the page; (4)
or type in a keyword in the long rectangular white box alongside the long
rectangular button that reads SEARCH ARCHIVE, and then click that button.

__________________________________________________
© Copyright 2003 John N. Lupia for Roman Catholic News at the URL:
<http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Roman-Catholic-News>, unless specified otherwise.
All rights reserved. Neither this work nor any part of it may be reproduced,
distributed, performed or displayed in any medium, including electronic or
digital, without permission in writing from the copyright owners. All articles
from VIS, VID, Zenit, Associated Press (AP), Reuters, and Noticias Eclesiales
are republished by approval and courtesy of these news agencies.We encourage our
readers to send financial support to Zenit, a private news organization in Rome.
Zenit (www.zenit.org), VIS (V.I.S. - Vatican Information
Service) Zenit, Associated Press (AP), Reuters, (VID) Vidimus Dominum, and
Noticias Eclesiales own the original copyright for their news releases as
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ROMAN CATHOLIC NEWS

Volume 3, Issue 80

SATURDAY 26 APRIL 2003

Easter Saturday

* * *

WEAR THE BROWN SCAPULAR OF OUR LADY OF MOUNT CARMEL AND
PRAY THE ROSARY DAILY FOR THE CONVERSION OF THE WHOLE
WORLD AND FOR CHURCH UNITY

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INSIDE THIS ISSUE:
------------------------------------------------------------
• DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY TOMORROW
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• ARCHBISHOP FOLEY TO SPEAK ON PAULINE FOUNDER, FR. ALBERIONE
------------------------------------------------------------
• PONTIFICAL BIBLICAL COMMISSION CELEBRATES CENTENARY
------------------------------------------------------------
• OTHER PONTIFICAL ACTS
------------------------------------------------------------
• CATALOGUE OF LINKS
------------------------------------------------------------
• EUCHARISTIC PRAYER IN HONOR OF THE SORROWFUL HEART OF MARY
------------------------------------------------------------
• DAILY REMINDER
------------------------------------------------------------
• ROMAN CATHOLIC NEWS ARCHIVES
------------------------------------------------------------
• COPYRIGHT NOTICES
------------------------------------------------------------

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DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY TOMORROW

Pope John Paul II's Homily On the first universal celebration of Divine Mercy
Sunday, 2001.
<http://www.divinemercysunday.com/popes-homily.htm>

* * *

ARCHBISHOP FOLEY TO SPEAK ON PAULINE FOUNDER, FR. ALBERIONE

VATICAN CITY, APR 25, 2003 (VIS) - This afternoon at the conference center of
Gesu Maestro Church in Rome, Archbishop John P. Foley, president of the
Pontifical Council for Social Communications, will speak at a round table
discussion on "Fr. Giacomo Alberione: 'All of Christ for All Men with All
Means." Fr. Alberione, founder of the Pauline Family, will be beatified this
Sunday in Rome by Pope John Paul.

   Today's forum is part of a weeklong celebration of the beatification of
Servant of God Giacomo Alberione, who lived from 1884 to 1971.

   Fr. Alberione initiated the Pauline Family when he founded the Pious Society
of St. Paul in 1914, followed a year later by the institution of the Daughters
of St. Paul. In 1924, following a serious illness the previous year, Fr.
Alberione founded a second feminine congregation: the Pious Disciples of the
Divine Master. A third feminine congregation, the Sisters of Jesus the Good
Shepherd, or Pastorelle Sisters, was born in 1938. The Pauline family was
completed between 1957 and 1960 with the founding of a fourth feminine
congregation, the Queen of the Apostles Institute for
Vocations, also known as the Apostoline Sisters.

   The future Blessed founded many publications during his life, including weekly
and monthly magazines, one of the most famous being the Italian weekly "Famiglia
Cristiana" (Christian Family), as well as a weekly children's magazine, "Il
Giornalino" (The Little Newspaper).

   He also built the church of St. Paul in Alba, two churches to the Divine
Master, in Alba and Rome, and Queen of the Apostles Shrine in Rome. Fr.
Alberione attended daily sessions of Vatican Council II for the three  years of
its duration (1962-6

* * *

PONTIFICAL BIBLICAL COMMISSION CELEBRATES CENTENARY

VATICAN CITY, APR 25, 2003 (VIS) - The Pontifical Biblical Commission will hold
its annual plenary session in the Vatican's Domus Sanctae Marthae from April 28
to May 2 on the theme of the relationship between the Bible and morals. Cardinal
Joseph Ratzinger, president of the commission and prefect of the Congregation
for the Doctrine of the Faith, will preside at the meeting. Fr. Klemens Stock,
S.J., will lead the work sessions.

   The afternoon of May 2 there will be a celebratory session in the
Augustinianum Patristic Institute to mark the centenary of the Biblical
Commission. The third and final report commemorating this anniversary will be
given by Cardinal Ratzinger on "The Magisterium of the Church and Exegesis.
Their Relationship in the Light of the 100 years of the Pontifical Biblical
Commission."

   The Commission has 19 members in addition to Cardinal Ratzinger, Fr. Stock and
Fr. Alessandro Belano, F.D.P. respectively president, secretary and technical
secretary.

   On October 30, 1902 Pope Leo XIII instituted the Pontifical Commission for
Bible Studies with the Apostolic Letter "Vigilantiae studiique," assigning it
the task of promoting Bible studies and taking care to see that they were free
from error. Pope St. Pius X in 1904 gave the commission the faculty of
conferring academic degrees in Bible studies. Pius XI, in 1924 and again in
1931, made the degrees given by the commission equal to those conferred  by
pontifical athenaeums. In 1942 Pope Pius XII divided the subject matter of the
licentiate, allowing the bachelor's degree to be given after the first
exam.

   Pope Paul VI, with the Motu proprio "Sedula cura" of June 27, 1971, completely
reorganized the Pontifical Biblical Commission, linking it  with  the
Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, whose prefect is "ex officio" the
president of the commission.

* * *

OTHER PONTIFICAL ACTS

VATICAN CITY, APR 25, 2003 (VIS) - The Holy Father:

- Appointed Fr. Ricardo Antonio Tobon Restrepo, local secretary of the Apostolic
Nunciature in Colombia, as bishop of Sonson - Rionegro (area 7,300, population
735,000, Catholics 698,000, priests 226, religious 718), Colombia. The
bishop-elect was born in 1951 in Ituango, Colombia and was ordained a priest in
1975.

- Accepted the resignation from the pastoral care of the Apostolic Vicariate of
Tierradentro, Colombia presented by Bishop Jorge Garcia Isaza, C.M., upon having
reached the age limit.

- Appointed Msgr. Cristian Contreras Villaroel, vicar general of the archdiocese
of Santiago de Chile, Chile as auxiliary bishop of the same archdiocese (area
9,132, population 5,219,199, Catholics 3,862,207, priests 799, permanent deacons
12, religious 4,109). The bishop-elect was born in 1959 in Santiago de Chile and
was ordained a priest in 1984.

- Appointed Msgr. Dominic Mai Luong, pastor of Mary Queen of Vietnam Parish in
New Orleans, U.S.A., as auxiliary bishop of the diocese of Orange in California
(area 2,025, population 2,846,289, Catholics 1,110,508, priests 273, permanent
deacons 59, religious 484), U.S.A. The bishop-elect was born in Minh Cuong,
Vietnam in 1940 and was ordained a priest in 1966.

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audio recordings as well as listen to live radio.  The software is free.  To
obtain your free copy go to EWTN Live TV and Radio on the link below and scroll
down until you find the Download Free RealPlayer link and click it on.

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• Live EWTN TV - English 		 • EWTN AM/FM RADIO
• Live EWTN TV - Spanish  • Catholic World Today Radio
• Today's Homily (Video)  • Audio of Today's Homily
• Pope's Wednesday Audience Audio • Radio Catolica Mundial
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•  The Journey Home (Video)  • EWTN Religious Catalogue

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3. Today's Lectionary Readings Text
<http://www.nccbuscc.org/nab/042603.htm>

Biblica Online
<http://biblica.bsw.org>

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4.DIVINE OFFICE TEXTS & AUDIO ONLINE:

OFFICE OF READINGS, TEXTS
<http://www.universalis.com/cgi-bin/display/ 600/USA/Readings.html>

MORNING, EVENING & NIGHT PRAYERS, TEXTS:
<http://www.liturgyhours.org>

AUDIO RECORDINGS OF THE DIVINE OFFICE: recited by the
Monks of Adoration:
<http://www.monksofadoration.org/audiolit.html>

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5. Polish Rosary Hour by the Conventual Franciscans
<http://www.rosaryhour.net/ra/program.ram>

* * *

6. CHANTED ROSARY ONLINE
<http://www.monksofadoration.org/rosarych.html>

DOWNLOAD FREE SCRIPTURAL ROSARY
<http://www.virtualrosary.org/>

Our Father Movie
<http://www.dayspring.com/movies/webmovies/lordsprayer.html>

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7. CHAPLET OF DIVINE MERCY ONLINE
<http://www.markhargrave.com/chaplet.html>

* * *

8. BIOGRAPHY OF MAMA GILI WITH PHOTO
<http://www.holyfaceofjesus.com/mama.html>
Then once inside click on
PRAYER FOR THE BEATIFICATION OF MAMA GILI

Cause of Mama Gili as Servant of God (Part 1)
<http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Roman-Catholic-News/message/33>

Cause of Mama Gili as Servant of God (Part 2)
<http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Roman-Catholic-News/message/37>

Need a Miracle?
<http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Roman-Catholic-News/message/55>

Dolores Immacolata "Mama" Gili (1892-1985)
<http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Roman-Catholic-News/message/117>

MAMA GILI GUILD

The Mama Gili Guild was established several years ago to gather, collect, and
publish information on Dolores Immacolata Gili (1892-1985) for an investigation
into her cause as a Servant of God, as well as to promote her cause and to
perpetuate her cult by directing prayer groups assembled in her honor. It has
continuously enjoyed the ecclesiastical approval of Theodore Cardinal McCarrick,
and the Most Reverend John Joseph Myers, Archbishop of Newark, New Jersey.

Call or write today regarding favors granted through the intercession of Dolores
Immacolata "Mama" Gili, or, for more information about the cause of her
investigation for canonization to:

Rev. Dante DiGirolamo, Director
Mama Gili Guild
P. O. Box 455
Kearny, New Jersey 07032
Phone (973) 412-1170
Fax (973) 412-7011

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9. ABBAYE SAINT-JOSEPH DE CLAIRVAL

The Benedictine monks of Abbaye Saint-Joseph de Clairval mail a free monthly
newsletter to anyone who requests it. Also free of charge are: the tract about
the divinity of Jesus Christ; tract about the Truths of the Catholic Religion;
scapular of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, with explanatory notice; the promises of
the Sacred Heart; the mysteries of the Rosary.

Sample Newsletter
<http://userpage.fu-berlin.de/~vlaisney/lettre.cgi?language=EN>

Abbey of Saint-Joseph de Clairval

21150 FLAVIGNY-SUR-OZERAIN
France

Phone.: 03 80 96 22 31
Fax: 03 80 96 25 29
Email: <englishspoken@...> or <stjoseph.flavigny@...>


<http://www.clairval.com>

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EUCHARISTIC PRAYER IN HONOR OF THE SORROWFUL HEART OF MARY

When the Eucharistic host is elevated at Mass say:

"Eternal Father, through the Sorrowful and Immaculate Heart of Mary, I offer you
the crucified Body of Your dearly beloved Son, Jesus Christ, in reparation for
all the sins committed against you and for the conversion and salvation of the
whole world."

When the Eucharistic chalice is elevated at Mass say:

"Eternal Father, through the Sorrowful and Immaculate Heart of Mary, I offer you
the precious Blood of Your dearly beloved Son, Jesus Christ, in reparation for
all the sins committed against you and for the conversion and salvation of the
whole world."

* * *

DAILY REMINDER

"during this important time, as the eve of the new millennium approaches unity
among all Christians of the various confessions will increase until they reach
full communion." John Paul II, Tertio Millennio Adveniente, 16

"Keep close to the Mother of God as if you were the child Jesus clinging to her
robes while walking down a dusty and busy crowded street and you'll always be
safe."

* * *

ROMAN CATHOLIC NEWS ARCHIVES
To gain access to all of the Roman Catholic News archives go to the URL:
<http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Roman-Catholic-News>

This will give you the archive of all of the articles in all issues.  There are
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left and click on the word "Messages" just below the word "Home"; (2) then click
on the articles posted by date; (3) or click on the blue Arabic numerals in the
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or type in a keyword in the long rectangular white box alongside the long
rectangular button that reads SEARCH ARCHIVE, and then click that button.

__________________________________________________
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ROMAN CATHOLIC NEWS

Volume 3, Issue 81

MONDAY 28 APRIL 2003

Feast of SS. Louis Marie de Montfort, and Peter Chanel

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WEAR THE BROWN SCAPULAR OF OUR LADY OF MOUNT CARMEL AND
PRAY THE ROSARY DAILY FOR THE CONVERSION OF THE WHOLE
WORLD AND FOR CHURCH UNITY

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INSIDE THIS ISSUE:
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• Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis Not Atypical of Church in Turmoil
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• CATALOGUE OF LINKS
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• EUCHARISTIC PRAYER IN HONOR OF THE SORROWFUL HEART OF MARY
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• DAILY REMINDER
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• ROMAN CATHOLIC NEWS ARCHIVES
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• COPYRIGHT NOTICES
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Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis Not Atypical of Church in Turmoil

Currently, in the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis, Archbishop Harry J.
Flynn finds himself amid a wave of controversy regarding new trends in sexual
education and lifestyles being promoted in his jurisdiction.  Currently, a
program of speakers from a group that calls themselves the Catholic Pastoral
Committee on Sexual Minorities (CPCSM) are scheduled to give talks within
parishes of the Archdiocese.  Two of these talks have already taken place to the
outrage of many Catholics in the Archdiocese as well as concerned Catholics
throughout the Church in American and globally.  The speakers from CPCSM
ridicule the Catholic Church, Pope, dogma, and Catechism, while openly promoting
acceptance for the 'gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender (GLBT)' agenda.

Archbishop Flynn is purported to have said that CPCSM, “is not supported or
endorsed by the archdiocese because it advocates beliefs and teachings contrary
to the Catholic Church.” If this is truly the case, as we believe it is, then we
should expect Archbishop Flynn to cancel the third scheduled talk and prohibit
any future one by the CPCSM or their affiliates and associates within his
jurisdiction, as should any and all Catholics bishops in the United States and
throughout the world.


There is an excellent organization dedicated to promoting chastity among
individuals who have same sex attraction, Courage.  Courage has the full
endorsement of the Catholic Church, not CPCSM.  Fr. John F. Harvey, OSFS, is the
Director of Courage and author of a new book; "Same Sex Attraction: A Parent's
Guide"

<http://couragerc.net>
<http://www.staugustine.net/samesex.html>

Similar problems have surfaced in the Archdiocese of New Orleans where
Archbishop Francis B. Schulte, has gained control over the situation more
amicably. In his Archdiocese an educational text entitled: Growing in Love, was
approved by someone or persons entrusted with that decision, which went
unchecked until it was caught too late. There was an emergency formation of the
Bishops' Ad Hoc Committee for the Use of the Catechism that investigated the
situation to assess and remedy the problem, which it did.

What concerns Catholic leaders, clergy, and parents is how did such a text
receive the imprimatur from a Catholic bishop if it contains: “materials [that]
go far beyond what the Church has in mind in providing moral education in human
sexuality” according to Archbishop Schulte? This betrays the fact that there is
dissent among the Catholic hierarchy in the United States Conference of Catholic
Bishops (USCCB) something, which, is intolerable and must be dealt with
immediately to end the crisis perpetuated by dissenters in the United States. 
Roman Catholics are aware of the seriousness of this situation and expect the
USCCB to investigate such matters and bring about resolutions that will assure
future altercations will not be tolerated but dealt with according to Canon Law.

Roman Catholic News is very pleased that Archbishop Francis B. Schulte has
spoken out against objectionable material unsuitable for children in his
jurisdiction.  However, has Archbishop Francis B. Schulte brought this grave
matter to the attention of the USCCB?  We hope and expect he has.  As Catholics
we are all in this together.  The burden does not lie on Archbishop Francis B.
Schulte alone.  We are all obligated to bring this matter to the attention of
the USCCB and have full coverage and disclosure as to the actions taken to
assure bishops do not endorse materials that “go far beyond what the Church has
in mind in providing moral education in human sexuality.”  You can write to the
UCCB at the URL: <http://www.usccb.org>

Catholic parents are being urged to look at the materials their children bring
home from Catholic and public schools in a proactive movement taking a deeper
interest in their welfare. If you find materials objectionable or questionable
you have a legal right and a moral duty to speak up on your child’s behalf and
protect them from indoctrination into ideas contrary to Catholic faith and
morals. Concerned parents can discuss these issues with Catholic Parents OnLine
(CPO) by contacting them at the URL:  <http://catholicparents.org>

Below are links to two articles available online that brought these issues to
our attention by one of our readers. In their letter to the editor they included
the following quote:


"Love is not proven by feeling good but by being good.  Love is not made stonger
in consolation but in desolation.  Love is never concerned as to how others
return love.  -  Love only wants to love." -Mother Angelica, founder of EWTN

We can show our love to the Catholic hierarchy, our children and to the Church
universally by taking proactive actions and measures that the Catholic faith and
morals taught by the Holy See are upheld within our dioceses by writing to the
USCCB today.


New Orleans Archdiocese Forbids Growing In Love Supplements
<http://www.dotm.org/gil-new.htm>


A 2nd Open Letter to Archbishop Harry Flynn
<http://catholicparents.org/letters/2ndopenletter.html>


We encourage our readers to share this message with a friend.  Showing our voice
in numbers is our sacred duty. Today is the Feast of St. Louis Marie de
Montfort, the great advocate of the Rosary of Our Lady.  Through the powerful
intercession of Mary, Mother of the Church may God, Her Son, bring joy to all
mothers with the confidence that the Church instituted by Her Son will lead
everyone to salvation, a salvation we are assured is revealed through His Church
and upheld by every bishop, and priest, an assurance provided by Canon Law and
Ecclesiastical Conferences whose sacred, moral duty and responsibility it is to
follow Christ, the Way, the Truth and the Life, bringing this salvation to the
faithful throughout the world.

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CATALOGUE OF LINKS

1. HOW TO USE LINKS -- RealPlayer

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you, our fine subscribers.  Some links require Realplayer a software program
that allows you to see live television and hear audio recordings as well as
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Download Free RealPlayer link and click it on.

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CONTAINS:

• Live EWTN TV - English 		 • EWTN AM/FM RADIO
• Live EWTN TV - Spanish  • Catholic World Today Radio
• Today's Homily (Video)  • Audio of Today's Homily
• Pope's Wednesday Audience Audio • Radio Catolica Mundial
• EWTN's The World Over  • Mother Angelica Live Video
• Audio Library 	 • Life On The Rock (Video)
•  The Journey Home (Video)  • EWTN Religious Catalogue

Send EWTN donations online:
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3. Today's Lectionary Readings Text
<http://www.nccbuscc.org/nab/042803.htm>

Biblica Online
<http://biblica.bsw.org>

* * *

4.DIVINE OFFICE TEXTS & AUDIO ONLINE:

OFFICE OF READINGS, TEXTS
<http://www.universalis.com/cgi-bin/display/ 600/USA/Readings.html>

MORNING, EVENING & NIGHT PRAYERS, TEXTS:
<http://www.liturgyhours.org>

AUDIO RECORDINGS OF THE DIVINE OFFICE: recited by the
Monks of Adoration:
<http://www.monksofadoration.org/audiolit.html>

* * *

5. Polish Rosary Hour by the Conventual Franciscans
<http://www.rosaryhour.net/ra/program.ram>

* * *

6. CHANTED ROSARY ONLINE
<http://www.monksofadoration.org/rosarych.html>

DOWNLOAD FREE SCRIPTURAL ROSARY
<http://www.virtualrosary.org/>

Our Father Movie
<http://www.dayspring.com/movies/webmovies/lordsprayer.html>

* * *

7. CHAPLET OF DIVINE MERCY ONLINE
<http://www.markhargrave.com/chaplet.html>

* * *

8. BIOGRAPHY OF MAMA GILI WITH PHOTO
<http://www.holyfaceofjesus.com/mama.html>
Then once inside click on
PRAYER FOR THE BEATIFICATION OF MAMA GILI

Cause of Mama Gili as Servant of God (Part 1)
<http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Roman-Catholic-News/message/33>

Cause of Mama Gili as Servant of God (Part 2)
<http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Roman-Catholic-News/message/37>

Need a Miracle?
<http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Roman-Catholic-News/message/55>

Dolores Immacolata "Mama" Gili (1892-1985)
<http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Roman-Catholic-News/message/117>

MAMA GILI GUILD

The Mama Gili Guild was established several years ago to gather, collect, and
publish information on Dolores Immacolata Gili (1892-1985) for an investigation
into her cause as a Servant of God, as well as to promote her cause and to
perpetuate her cult by directing prayer groups assembled in her honor. It has
continuously enjoyed the ecclesiastical approval of Theodore Cardinal McCarrick,
and the Most Reverend John Joseph Myers, Archbishop of Newark, New Jersey.

Call or write today regarding favors granted through the intercession of Dolores
Immacolata "Mama" Gili, or, for more information about the cause of her
investigation for canonization to:

Rev. Dante DiGirolamo, Director
Mama Gili Guild
P. O. Box 455
Kearny, New Jersey 07032
Phone (973) 412-1170
Fax (973) 412-7011

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9. ABBAYE SAINT-JOSEPH DE CLAIRVAL

The Benedictine monks of Abbaye Saint-Joseph de Clairval mail a free monthly
newsletter to anyone who requests it. Also free of charge are: the tract about
the divinity of Jesus Christ; tract about the Truths of the Catholic Religion;
scapular of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, with explanatory notice; the promises of
the Sacred Heart; the mysteries of the Rosary.

Sample Newsletter
<http://userpage.fu-berlin.de/~vlaisney/lettre.cgi?language=EN>

Abbey of Saint-Joseph de Clairval

21150 FLAVIGNY-SUR-OZERAIN
France

Phone.: 03 80 96 22 31
Fax: 03 80 96 25 29
Email: <englishspoken@...> or <stjoseph.flavigny@...>


<http://www.clairval.com>

* * *

EUCHARISTIC PRAYER IN HONOR OF THE SORROWFUL HEART OF MARY

When the Eucharistic host is elevated at Mass say:

"Eternal Father, through the Sorrowful and Immaculate Heart of Mary, I offer you
the crucified Body of Your dearly beloved Son, Jesus Christ, in reparation for
all the sins committed against you and for the conversion and salvation of the
whole world."

When the Eucharistic chalice is elevated at Mass say:

"Eternal Father, through the Sorrowful and Immaculate Heart of Mary, I offer you
the precious Blood of Your dearly beloved Son, Jesus Christ, in reparation for
all the sins committed against you and for the conversion and salvation of the
whole world."

* * *

DAILY REMINDER

"during this important time, as the eve of the new millennium approaches unity
among all Christians of the various confessions will increase until they reach
full communion." John Paul II, Tertio Millennio Adveniente, 16

"Keep close to the Mother of God as if you were the child Jesus clinging to her
robes while walking down a dusty and busy crowded street and you'll always be
safe."

* * *

ROMAN CATHOLIC NEWS ARCHIVES
To gain access to all of the Roman Catholic News archives go to the URL:
<http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Roman-Catholic-News>

This will give you the archive of all of the articles in all issues.  There are
four ways to access archived articles: (1) Go to the Home Page panel on the far
left and click on the word "Messages" just below the word "Home"; (2) then click
on the articles posted by date; (3) or click on the blue Arabic numerals in the
box for the month in the yearly calendar window at the bottom of the page; (4)
or type in a keyword in the long rectangular white box alongside the long
rectangular button that reads SEARCH ARCHIVE, and then click that button.
__________________________________________________
© Copyright 2003 John N. Lupia for Roman Catholic News at the URL:
<http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Roman-Catholic-News>, unless specified otherwise.
All rights reserved. Neither this work nor any part of it may be reproduced,
distributed, performed or displayed in any medium, including electronic or
digital, without permission in writing from the copyright owners. All articles
from VIS, VID, Zenit, Associated Press (AP), Reuters, and Noticias Eclesiales
are republished by approval and courtesy of these news agencies. We encourage
our readers to send financial support to Zenit, a private newsorganization in
Rome. Zenit (www.zenit.org), VIS (V.I.S. - Vatican Information
Service) Zenit, Associated Press (AP), Reuters, (VID) Vidimus Dominum, and
Noticias Eclesiales own the original copyright for their news releases as
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ROMAN CATHOLIC NEWS

Volume 3, Issue 82

TUESDAY 29 APRIL 2003

Feast of St. Catherine of Siena

* * *

WEAR THE BROWN SCAPULAR OF OUR LADY OF MOUNT CARMEL AND
PRAY THE ROSARY DAILY FOR THE CONVERSION OF THE WHOLE
WORLD AND FOR CHURCH UNITY

* * *

INSIDE THIS ISSUE:
------------------------------------------------------------
• Pope's Letter to Fidel Castro
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• Peace Is Gift of Jesus, Says John Paul II
------------------------------------------------------------
• Theologians' Videoconference to Focus on the Resurrection
------------------------------------------------------------
• John Paul II's Address on Easter Monday
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• Native Vietnamese Is Named Auxiliary of Orange
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• A Legacy of Blessed Marco d'Aviano: European Unity
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• Caritas Moving Ahead on Humanitarian Relief in Iraq
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• Placido Domingo's Voice, the Pope's Lyrics
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• Pope Expresses Distress to Castro Over Treatment of Dissidents
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• CATALOGUE OF LINKS
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• EUCHARISTIC PRAYER IN HONOR OF THE SORROWFUL HEART OF MARY
------------------------------------------------------------
• DAILY REMINDER
------------------------------------------------------------
• ROMAN CATHOLIC NEWS ARCHIVES
------------------------------------------------------------
• COPYRIGHT NOTICES
------------------------------------------------------------

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Pope's Letter to Fidel Castro

Expresses "Profound Distress" Over Conviction of Cuban Dissidents

VATICAN CITY, APRIL 28, 2003 (Zenit.org).- When John Paul II heard about the
recent sentences levied against Cuban dissidents, including three death
sentences, he requested Cardinal Angelo Sodano, Vatican secretary of state, to
express "his profound distress" in a letter to Fidel Castro. Here is a
translation of the letter.

Vatican, April 13, 2003
Palm Sunday

To His Excellency Mister Dr. FIDEL CASTRO RUZ
President of the Council of State and of the Government
of the Republic of Cuba

Distinguished Mr. President:

As Holy Easter draws near, I am pleased, in the first place, to express my best
wishes to you and to the whole Cuban Nation.

In addition, I fulfill the important duty of communicating to you that the Holy
Father has felt profoundly afflicted upon learning the severe sentences imposed
recently on numerous Cuban citizens and, also, for some sentences of capital
punishment.

Given these facts, His Holiness has asked me to request Your Excellency to give
consideration to a significant gesture of clemency toward those condemned, with
the certainty that such an act would contribute to create a climate of greater
relaxation for the benefit of the beloved Cuban people.

I am sure that you also share with me the conviction that only a sincere and
constructive confrontation between citizens and civil Authorities can guarantee
the development of a modern and democratic State in an ever more united and
fraternal Cuba.

I take advantage of this circumstance, Mr. President, to renew my sentiments of
highest and distinguished consideration.

Card. Angelo Sodano
Secretary of State


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Peace Is Gift of Jesus, Says John Paul II

General-Audience Address Touches on Divine Mercy Sunday

VATICAN CITY, APRIL 28, 2003 (Zenit.org).- Peace is a gift that the risen Christ
offers to people, and it must be "preserved with care and made to fructify with
maturity and responsibility," says John Paul II.

During last Wednesday's general audience in St. Peter's Square, the Pope
delivered an address on Psalm 135. He emphasized that peace is identified "as a
'novelty' introduced in history by Christ's Pasch" and the "fruit of the new
life inaugurated by his resurrection."

"No matter how complicated situations may be, and no matter how strong the
tensions and conflicts, nothing can resist the effective renewal brought by the
risen Christ," the Holy Father said. "He is our peace."

John Paul II also said that Easter is the perfect manifestation of God's mercy,
and reminded the faithful of the celebration of Divine Mercy Sunday. Since 2000,
Divine Mercy Sunday has been observed on the Second Sunday of Easter.

The messenger of devotion to the Divine Mercy was Faustina Kowalska, a Polish
religious who was canonized in 2000.

At the audience, the Pope said that the mercy of God, "who has compassion on his
servants," is revealed in its fullness in Jesus who "with his cross abolished
enmity, making peace to create, in him, one new man."

With his death on the cross, "Christ has reconciled us with God and has laid in
the world the basis for the fraternal coexistence of all," the Pope said.

By washing our sins with his blood, "we have experienced the renewing strength
of Christ's forgiveness," the Holy Father added. Because of this, "divine mercy
opens the heart to forgiveness of brothers, and peace is built by forgiveness
offered and received."


* * *

Theologians' Videoconference to Focus on the Resurrection

VATICAN CITY, APRIL 28, 2003 (Zenit.org).- An Internet videoconference of top
Catholic theologians will be held this Tuesday on "The Resurrection of Christ."

The event, sponsored by the Vatican Congregation for Clergy, will be introduced
by Cardinal Darío Castrillón Hoyos, prefect of the dicastery.

Scheduled speakers include Bishop Rino Fisichella, rector of the Lateran
University of Rome, professor Stuart Bate of South Africa, and Bishop Gerhard
Müller of Regensburg.

The series will be closed by Father Georges Cottier, theologian of the Papal
Household, and Monsignor Bruno Forte, rector of the School of Theology of
Southern Italy.

The videoconference may be followed live or recorded at www.clerus.org. The
videoconference begins at noon Rome time.


* * *

John Paul II's Address on Easter Monday

We Are All Witnesses of the Risen Christ, He Says

VATICAN CITY, APRIL 28, 2003 (Zenit.org).- Here is a translation of the address
John Paul II gave to the faithful gathered in St. Peter's Square on Easter
Monday, before the praying of the Regina Caeli.


1. Easter Monday is called "Monday of the Angel" in memory of what happened at
dawn on that first day after Saturday. In fact, it was an Angel that comforted
the women who, having hurried to the tomb and found it empty, were bewildered
and upset.

"Do not be afraid. ... He has risen, he is not here" (Mk 16: 6). And the Angel
added: "But go," and announce this news to the Apostles (cf. ibid.).

For us too the Angel's words, which we always hear again with deep emotion, have
immense value. Indeed, if Christ is risen, everything changes and life and
history acquire new meaning.

2. Today's liturgy proposes for our meditation the Apostle Peter's preaching to
the crowds in Jerusalem. It is centered on this announcement: "This is the Jesus
God raised up, and of that we all are witnesses" (Acts 2:32).

Simply and clearly Peter asserts that the crucified Christ is alive, that he has
risen, and "of that we all are witnesses." Since then the Church has never
ceased to proclaim that same "good news." It is imperative that all people know
and encounter Christ, crucified and risen, and that they allow him to win them
over. He opens the hearts of all who accept him to that true joy which makes
human existence new, beautiful and rich in hope.

3. Regina caeli, laetare, Alleluia! (Queen of Heaven, rejoice, Alleluia!). Mary,
the Mother of Christ, who shared with him the harsh trial of the passion,
rejoices in particular in the joy of Easter. May Mary make our faith in the
Resurrection of the Lord ever more vibrant, and guide us in our commitment to
witness to the joyful and basic message of Easter to the men and women of the
third millennium.

[Translation of Italian original by L'Osservatore Romano]


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Native Vietnamese Is Named Auxiliary of Orange

VATICAN CITY, APRIL 28, 2003 (Zenit.org).- John Paul II has appointed Monsignor
Dominic Dinh Mai Luong, director of the National Center for the Vietnamese
Apostolate, as auxiliary bishop of Orange, in California.

Monsignor Luong has also been pastor of Mary, Queen of Vietnam Church, in New
Orleans, Louisiana.

Dominic Luong was born in Vietnam on Dec. 20, 1940. He attended a
French-Vietnamese elementary school and Holy Family Seminary high school, in
Vietnam. He later attended a diocesan seminary at Buffalo, New York, and St.
Bernard Seminary, Rochester, New York. He pursued postgraduate studies at
Canisius College in Buffalo.

Luong was ordained a priest on May 21, 1966, in Buffalo, for the Diocese of
Danang, Vietnam, but circumstances in that country prevented his returning
there. Eventually he was incardinated in the Archdiocese of New Orleans.

He was a hospital chaplain in Buffalo, 1966-1975; associate pastor of St. Louis
Church, Buffalo, 1975-1976; and director of the Vietnamese Apostolate, New
Orleans, 1976-1983.

Appointed a pastor in 1983, he has also served since 1989 as director of the
National Center for the Vietnamese Apostolate.

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A Legacy of Blessed Marco d'Aviano: European Unity

VATICAN CITY, APRIL 28, 2003 (Zenit.org).- When beatifying Marco d'Aviano, John
Paul II emphasized that Europe's real liberty and unity is based on its
spiritual values.

D'Aviano (1631-1699), a priest of the Order of Friars Minor Capuchins, played a
key role in the liberation of Vienna from the Turkish siege on Sept. 12, 1683.
He also was an adviser to European Christian leaders, in particular Emperor
Leopold I of Austria.

"This itinerant contemplative on the roads of Europe was at the center of a
widespread spiritual renewal thanks to his courageous preaching accompanied by
many prodigies," the Pope said Sunday during the homily delivered at the
beatification ceremony.

"Unarmed prophet of divine mercy, he was impelled by circumstances to commit
himself actively to defend the freedom and unity of Christian Europe," the Holy
Father added.

"Blessed Marco d'Aviano reminds the European continent, which opens in these
years to new prospects of cooperation, that its unity will be firmer if it is
based on common Christian roots," he said.

Italian media recalled an anecdote that helped make d'Aviano famous.

To him is owed the practice, introduced in Vienna, of softening the bitter taste
of Eastern coffee with milk. Hence, the beverage was named after his religious
order: cappuccino.


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Caritas Moving Ahead on Humanitarian Relief in Iraq

BAGHDAD, Iraq, APRIL 28, 2003 (Zenit.org).- Caritas International, in
coordination with Caritas-Iraq in Baghdad, is studying the priorities for
postwar humanitarian aid.

At the same time, members of the Caritas-Iraq liaison office in Jordan, along
with a coordinator of Caritas International's emergency response team, have sent
urgently needed medicines to Caritas centers in Baghdad.

This past weekend, members of the reconnaissance mission held working sessions
with local bishops and heads of Caritas' 14 distribution centers in Iraq.

Caritas' network is planning to send a convoy of humanitarian aid this week. Its
departure has been delayed repeatedly because of the absence of security
guarantees.

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Placido Domingo's Voice, the Pope's Lyrics

Tenor Embraces "Song of Peace"

ANCONA, Italy, APRIL 28, 2003 (Zenit.org).- World-renowned tenor Placido Domingo
was scheduled to sing the "Song of Peace," a tune with lyrics composed by John
Paul II.

The song reproduces the Pope's invocation at Assisi in January 2002, during the
Day of Prayer for Peace.

The "Song of Peace" was to be performed late today in Ancona's Theater of the
Muses, by a choir and orchestra under the direction of maestro Marco Tutino.
Tutino composed the music.

"We all want peace," Domingo said in an interview on Vatican Radio. "It must be
said that when war breaks out, we should think of the victims, who must be
respected, both those of one side, as well as of the other."

Regarding the work carried out by John Paul II, Domingo said: "This Pope is one
of the most important personalities in the history of the papacy and of
religion."

He is "a man of infinite goodness," who "has understood many problems, in
particular, how far the Church can reach today," Domingo said.

"I think he is one of the strongest personalities that I have had the
possibility to know and appreciate. Therefore, to sing one of his texts gives me
great joy and emotion," the tenor added.

Domingo has sung for the Pope on two occasions -- in New York and Mexico -- and
also met him in a private family audience in the Vatican.

The tenor said the happiest memory of these meetings is "his blessing, which is
the most important."


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Pope Expresses Distress to Castro Over Treatment of Dissidents

Calls for "Sincere Confrontation"

VATICAN CITY, APRIL 28, 2003 (Zenit.org).- John Paul II has urged Fidel Castro
to grant clemency to Cuban dissidents, including three sentenced to death.

The Pope's reaction was reflected in a letter written on Palm Sunday, April 13,
by Cardinal Angelo Sodano, Vatican secretary of state, and addressed to the
Cuban president at the express wish of the Holy Father.

In the letter, published by the Vatican press office last Saturday, the cardinal
communicated the Holy Father's distress "upon learning of the severe sentences
imposed recently on numerous Cuban citizens and, also, for some sentences of
capital punishment."

The letter also contains the Pope's request to the Cuban leader "to give
consideration to a significant gesture of clemency toward those condemned, with
the certainty that such an act would contribute to create a climate of greater
relaxation for the benefit of the beloved Cuban people."

"I am sure that you also share with me the conviction that only a sincere and
constructive confrontation between citizens and civil authorities can guarantee
the development of a modern and democratic state in an ever more united and
fraternal Cuba," the cardinal added.

The Castro government arrested 75 dissidents at the end of March, most of them
intellectuals and journalists, and sentenced them to up to 28 years in prison.

A firing squad executed three men accused of hijacking a ferry in a failed
attempt to reach the United States. The measure put an end to a three-year
moratorium on capital punishment in Cuba.


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When the Eucharistic host is elevated at Mass say:

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the precious Blood of Your dearly beloved Son, Jesus Christ, in reparation for
all the sins committed against you and for the conversion and salvation of the
whole world."

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DAILY REMINDER

"during this important time, as the eve of the new millennium approaches unity
among all Christians of the various confessions will increase until they reach
full communion." John Paul II, Tertio Millennio Adveniente, 16

"Keep close to the Mother of God as if you were the child Jesus clinging to her
robes while walking down a dusty and busy crowded street and you'll always be
safe."

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Volume 3, Issue 83

WEDNESDAY 30 APRIL 2003

Feast of St. Pius V

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WEAR THE BROWN SCAPULAR OF OUR LADY OF MOUNT CARMEL AND
PRAY THE ROSARY DAILY FOR THE CONVERSION OF THE WHOLE
WORLD AND FOR CHURCH UNITY

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INSIDE THIS ISSUE:
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• John Paul II's Address to New Czech Ambassador
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• AUDIENCES
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• John Paul II Addresses Pontifical Biblical Commission
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• Beware the "Idolatry of the Market," Warns John Paul II
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• Discalced Carmelites Reminded of the Goal of Consecrated Life
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• Profit Shouldn't Be the Only Goal of Business, Says Pope
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• Pope Might Visit Switzerland in June 2004
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• Mary and the Rosary in Spotlight at Congress
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• OTHER PONTIFICAL ACTS
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• CATALOGUE OF LINKS
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• EUCHARISTIC PRAYER IN HONOR OF THE SORROWFUL HEART OF MARY
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• DAILY REMINDER
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• ROMAN CATHOLIC NEWS ARCHIVES
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• COPYRIGHT NOTICES
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John Paul II's Address to New Czech Ambassador

Real Development Can't Be Attained "Solely Through Economic Means"

VATICAN CITY, APRIL 29, 2003 (Zenit.org).- Here is the address John Paul II
delivered Monday to Pavel Jajtner, the new ambassador of the Czech Republic to
the Vatican.

Your Excellency,

It is my pleasure to welcome you to the Vatican as you present the Letters of
Credence by which you are appointed Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary
of the Czech Republic to the Holy See.

Though it took place some years ago now, my visit to your country remains vivid
in my mind and I gratefully recall the warmth and hospitality with which I was
received. I would ask you kindly to convey my greetings and sincere best wishes
to the newly elected President, Mr. Václav Klaus, to the Government and to the
Czech people. Please assure them of my prayers for the nation s peace and
prosperity.

The Church's diplomatic relations form a part of her mission of service to the
human family. While that mission is eminently spiritual and therefore distinct
from the political order, her heartfelt desire to foster fruitful relations with
civil society stems from her long experience of seeking to apply the universal
values pertaining to truth and love to the vast array of cultures and nations
that constitute our world.

Indeed, it is precisely the task of promoting an understanding of the dignity of
the human person and fostering peace among peoples -- essential conditions for
the authentic development of individuals and nations -- that motivates the Holy
See's diplomatic activity. To this end, I welcome the considerable progress that
has already been made concerning the regulation of mutual relations between the
Holy See and the Czech Republic and I eagerly await the ratification of the
corresponding Agreement.

As Your Excellency has mentioned, notwithstanding the political freedom that the
Czech people now enjoy, the lasting effects of the totalitarian regimes should
not be underestimated. History teaches us that the journey from oppression to
liberty is arduous, often marked by the lure of false forms of freedom and
hollow promises of hope. While economic development and the accompanying social
transformation have benefited many in your country, the weaker members of
society, particularly the poor, the marginalized, and the sick and elderly, must
be protected.

Authentic development can never be attained solely through economic means. In
fact what has become known as the "idolatry of the market" a consequence of the
so-called "civilization of consumption" tends to reduce persons to things and to
subordinate being to having (cf. "Sollicitudo Rei Socialis," 28). This seriously
detracts from the dignity of the human person and makes promotion of human
solidarity difficult at best.

Instead, recognition of the spiritual nature of the human person and a renewed
appreciation of the moral character of social and economic development must be
acknowledged as prerequisites for the transformation of society into a true
civilization of love. Such a project needs the leadership of both political and
religious authorities, if the soul of the nation is to be strong enough to guide
its citizens to an understanding of the source of truth and love which gives
purpose to a country's development and progress.

The challenges facing the Czech Republic are also being encountered by other
nations in Europe. As countries across the Continent celebrated the passage into
the third Christian millennium, many individuals and groups reflected upon the
fundamental and defining role of Christianity in their particular cultures.
Indeed, you yourself noted that the truths and values of Christianity have long
been the foundation of the very fabric of European society, giving form to its
civic and political institutions.

This great heritage, rooted in and shaped by the Gospel, alerts us to the fact
that the hope of continuing to build up a more just world must also include a
recognition that human efforts detached from their correct relationship to
divine assistance will be of no lasting value: "Unless the Lord builds the
house, those who build it labor in vain" (Psalm 127:1). For this reason
Christian teaching vigorously affirms and defends the source of the human person
s dignity and his place in God s design: "Man receives from God his essential
dignity and with it the capacity to transcend every social order so as to move
towards truth and goodness" ("Centesimus Annus," 38).

In this context, we cannot fail to be concerned that an eclipse of the sense of
God has resulted in an eclipse of the sense of man (cf. "Evangelium Vitae," 21)
and of the sublime wonder of life to which he is called. While the tragic
calamities of war and dictatorship continue to disfigure violently God's loving
plan for humanity, so too the more subtle encroachments of increasing
materialism, utilitarianism and marginalization of faith gradually undermine the
true nature of life as a gift from God. As the nations of Europe move towards a
new configuration, the desire to respond to the challenges of a changing world
order must be informed by the Church's perennial proclamation of the truth which
sets people free and which enables cultural and civic institutions to make
genuine progress.

The Catholic Church for her part will continue to pray and work for the further
development of the Czech people and nation. As Your Excellency has kindly
acknowledged, she is already actively involved in the spiritual and intellectual
formation of the young, especially through her educational institutions. To the
extent that her resources permit, the Church will expand her charitable mission
most especially in the support of family life, through which the future of
humanity passes (cf. "Familiaris Consortio," 86), as well as through health-care
and social work facilities.

Mr. Ambassador, I am confident that your mission will serve to strengthen
further the bonds of friendship between the Czech Republic and the Holy See. As
you take up your new responsibilities I assure you that the various offices of
the Roman Curia will be ready to assist you in the fulfillment of your duties.
Upon you and your fellow citizens I cordially invoke the abundant blessings of
Almighty God.

* * *

AUDIENCES

VATICAN CITY, APR 28, 2003 (VIS) - Today the Holy Father received inseparate
audiences:

- Archbishop Angelo Comastri, prelate of Loreto and pontifical delegate for the
Shrine of Loreto, and an entourage.

- Bishop Wilton Daniel Gregory of Belleville, U.S.A., president of the United
States Conference of Catholic Bishops, accompanied by Bishop William Stephen
Skylstad of Spokane, U.S.A., Msgr. William P. Fay, and Sister Lourdes Sheehan,
R.S.M, respectively vice-president, secretary general and associate secretary
general of the same conference.

* * *

John Paul II Addresses Pontifical Biblical Commission

VATICAN CITY, APRIL 29, 2003 (Zenit.org).- John Paul II thinks modern man is
living a paradox: The latter feels attracted to the Bible's message but rejects
the Gospel values presented by the Church.

The Pope pointed out this phenomenon when he met today with members of the
Pontifical Biblical Commission, which is marking its centenary year. The
commission is holding its annual session this week, under the presidency of
Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger.

The theme of the annual meeting, which was the main focus of the Pope's address,
is "The Bible and Morals."

"Everyone can see that there is a paradox," the Holy Father said in his address.
"Man today, disillusioned by so many unsatisfactory answers to the basic
questions about life, seems to open himself to the voice that comes from the
Transcendent Being and is expressed in the Bible message."

"At the same time, however, man seems to be more and more intolerant of being
asked to behave in harmony with the values that the Church has forever presented
as founded on the Gospel," the Pope said.

"We thus see the most varied attempts to unlink biblical revelation from the
most binding proposals of life," he added. An "answer to this situation can be
found in carefully listening to the Word of God, which has its fullest
expression in the teaching of Christ."


* * *

Beware the "Idolatry of the Market," Warns John Paul II

Says Real Development Isn't Just Economic

VATICAN CITY, APRIL 29, 2003 (Zenit.org).- John Paul II says the great danger
posed by the "civilization of consumption" is the so-called idolatry of the
market.

In contrast, the Pope advocates a "civilization of love," which requires "the
recognition of the spiritual nature of the human person" and "the appreciation
of the moral character of development."

The Holy Father offered his views on Monday when he received Pavel Jajtner, 55,
the new ambassador of the Czech Republic to the Vatican. Jajtner was once vice
president of the National Assembly of what was then Czechoslovakia.

In his address, John Paul II began by referring to the political liberty enjoyed
by the Czechs since their independence from Slovakia in 1993, and after years of
enduring the Communist yoke.

"History teaches us that the journey from oppression to liberty is arduous,
often marked by the lure of false forms of freedom and hollow promises of hope,"
the Pope said.

"While economic development and the accompanying social transformation have
benefited many in your country, the weaker members of society, particularly the
poor, the marginalized, and the sick and elderly, must be protected," he
stressed.

"Authentic development can never be attained solely through economic means," the
Holy Father warned. "In fact, what has become known as the 'idolatry of the
market' -- a consequence of the so-called civilization of consumption -- tends
to reduce persons to things and to subordinate being to having.

"This seriously detracts from the dignity of the human person and makes
promotion of human solidarity difficult at best."

"Instead, recognition of the spiritual nature of the human person and a renewed
appreciation of the moral character of social and economic development must be
acknowledged as prerequisites for the transformation of society into a true
civilization of love," John Paul II said.

The Pontiff also referred to the crossroads European countries now face, which
he says offers them the possibility to reflect on "the fundamental and defining
role of Christianity in their particular cultures."

In this regard, the Holy Father stressed the importance of Christian education,
which "vigorously affirms and defends the source of the human person's dignity
and his place in God's design."

"In this context we cannot fail to be concerned that an eclipse of the sense of
God has resulted in an eclipse of the sense of man and of the sublime wonder of
life to which he is called," the Pope lamented.

"While the tragic calamities of war and dictatorship continue to disfigure
violently God's loving plan for humanity, so too the more subtle encroachments
of increasing materialism, utilitarianism and marginalization of faith gradually
undermine the true nature of life as a gift from God," he added.

"As the nations of Europe move toward a new configuration," he said, "the desire
to respond to the challenges of a changing world order must be informed by the
Church's perennial proclamation of the truth which sets people free and which
enables cultural and civic institutions to make genuine progress."

* * *

Discalced Carmelites Reminded of the Goal of Consecrated Life

Papal Message Puts Emphasis on Holiness

VATICAN CITY, APRIL 29, 2003 (Zenit.org).- The life of consecrated souls is
summed up in "aspiring to holiness," says John Paul II.

The Pope stated this in his message to Father Camilo Maccise, general superior
of the Discalced Carmelites, on the occasion of the order's 89th general
chapter, which began Monday. The meeting in Avila, Spain, runs until May 18.

The topic chosen for the general chapter is "Journeying with St. Teresa and St.
John of the Cross: Return to the Essential."

That theme, the Pope said, seeks to underscore the "will of the order to remain
faithful to the charism" of its founders when "responding to the challenges of
the third millennium."

"To aspire to holiness -- this is the program of every consecrated life," the
Holy Father said in his message, adding that it is a path which "calls for
leaving everything for Christ."

"Growth in the spiritual life must always be the first thing that families of
consecrated life must look to, because it is precisely the spiritual quality of
consecrated life that has an impact on people of our time, also thirsty for
absolute values," the papal message added.

In this regard, "the vocation of consecrated persons to seek the Kingdom of God
above all is, primarily, a call to full conversion, in renouncing oneself," he
said. The vocation also calls for renouncing "anxiety for efficiency, and
excessive activism," the Pope added.

The Order of Discalced Carmelites has 20 bishops, and just over 4,000 religious,
including 2,565 priests.


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Profit Shouldn't Be the Only Goal of Business, Says Pope

Meets With 800 Executives of Spanish-based Bank

VATICAN CITY, APRIL 29, 2003 (Zenit.org).- Profit should not be the sole or
principal motive for business or commercial activity, says John Paul II.

"Such activity must keep in mind the human factors and is subordinated to the
moral exigencies proper to all human action," the Pope said Saturday when he met
with 800 executives of the Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria Bank.

The executives came to Rome on pilgrimage from Spain, where the bank is
headquartered, and from Latin America, where it has expanded in recent years.

The Holy Father reminded the executives that economic development, if well
oriented, "fosters the peaceful coexistence of citizens and allows for a life
that is in keeping with human dignity."

"In this way, man is honored, who is the author, center and end of all economic
and social life, and one collaborates in the design of God," he said quoting
from the Second Vatican Council pastoral constitution "Gaudium et Spes," No. 63.

Moreover, John Paul II said that "the profit motive, even when legitimate,
cannot be the principal or even the exclusive motive of business or commercial
activity, as such an activity must keep in mind the human factors and is
subordinated to the moral exigencies proper to all human action."

Because of this, the Holy Father called on the executives to make "businesses
genuine communities of persons who seek the satisfaction of their economic
interests in the framework of the postulates of justice and solidarity, of
responsible and constructive work," fostering genuine and sincere human
relations," and placing themselves "at the service of society."

He appealed to the bank's representatives to manifest their "Christian
commitment in the realm of your activities, witnessing in word and deed to the
teachings of the ecclesial magisterium in social matters."


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Pope Might Visit Switzerland in June 2004

ROME, APRIL 29, 2003 (Zenit.org).- The Swiss episcopal conference announced that
John Paul II might visit the country for a national meeting of youth, June 5-6,
2004, in Berne.

Following the episcopate's invitation, "the Holy Father has just given an
initial positive response," the bishops' conference affirmed in a statement
Monday. "Therefore, it is probable that he will come to Switzerland 20 years
after his first pastoral visit to our country."

The meeting in Berne would help prepare for World Youth Day 2005, scheduled for
Cologne, Germany.

John Paul II plans to visit Spain this weekend; Croatia and Bosnia in June;
Mongolia in August; and then Slovakia. In October, he plans to go on pilgrimage
to the shrine of Pompeii, in southern Italy.


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Mary and the Rosary in Spotlight at Congress

Focolare Founder Chiara Lubich Talks Why Event Came About

CASTEL GANDOLFO, Italy, APRIL 29, 2003 (Zenit.org).- An international Marian
congress, organized in this Year of the Rosary by the Focolare Movement, is
under way here through Wednesday.

The meeting is spotlighting, among other things, the appreciation of Mary by
different churches and Christian communities, as well as the artistic
expressions inspired by Jesus' Mother.

The congress is being transmitted live on Internet
(http://www.focolare.org/live), as well as by numerous television channels,
thanks to the satellites of ESA, Telepace, EWTN and Cancao Nova.

Some 1,400 people are attending the congress, including 20 cardinals and bishops
from 80 countries.

In an interview with Vatican Radio, Chiara Lubich, founder of the Focolare
Movement, explains the reason for the congress.

Q: What was the idea behind the Marian congress?

Lubich: It all started on Oct. 16, 2002, at the end of the Wednesday audience
with the Holy Father, after he signed the apostolic letter "Rosarium Virginis
Mariae." I was among the 600 or so people of our movement present in St Peter's
Square.

On that day he handed me a long letter which, among other things, said: On this
occasion I would like to entrust to the Focolarini the rosary ... I am certain
that your devotion to the holy Virgin will help you give prominence to the
initiative of dedicating the coming year to the rosary.

From that moment on, all over the world, there has been an abundance of ideas to
promote the rosary as widely as possible. The Marian congress is one of these
activities.

Q: Can you tell us, in a few words, what the three-day program of the congress
consists of?

Lubich: There will be reflections on the apostolic letter of the Holy Father on
the rosary and on the new Mysteries of Light with testimonies given by families,
politicians, consecrated men and women, priests and young people.

There will be two round-table discussions: one dedicated to the various
ecclesial movements on the subject of the rosary, and the other dedicated to
Christians of other denominations who will comment on the Pope's letter.

The talks will be interspersed with artistic performances and exhibits worthy of
honoring Mary, the all-beautiful.

Mass will be celebrated by cardinals and archbishops, among whom are Cardinal
Angelo Sodano, Vatican secretary of state; Cardinal Miloslav Vlk, archbishop of
Prague; Monsignor Stanislaw Rylko, secretary of the Pontifical Council for the
Laity; and others.

Q: What relevance do Mary, the rosary and prayer have in today's world?

Lubich: Mary and prayer have an enormous value in our times. There is now a new
type of terrorism in the world -- the most terrible -- which could be an effect,
as many think, of the presence of Evil with a capital E.

The normal means aren't enough to combat this evil. We have to turn to Good with
a capital G, therefore to God and to everything that he represents. This is why
prayer is so important; the Day of Prayer for Peace held in Assisi is one
example of this, and so is reciting the rosary.

Today's world is divided between rich and poor, and this is one of the main
causes that give rise to terrorism. We are called to work as never before to
bring about solidarity, the sharing of goods, universal brotherhood, in order to
make humanity one family. Because Mary is the universal Mother, she can give us
a hand as no one else can.

Q: What would you say to those who don't believe in prayer and in its
effectiveness in everyday life?

Lubich: Usually those who don't believe in prayer have little faith in God. We
need to help them rekindle this faith. There are many means at our disposal.

One of the most effective means is the witness that we Christians can give when
we love one another. In fact, Christ promised the conversion of the world to
those who are united in love. He said: That all may be one so that the world may
believe.

Q: What is the relationship between Mary, with the spiritual life she
represents, and the creative work of artists?

Lubich: Artists are predisposed toward creating beautiful things. In fact, I've
seen that for them, if they are believers, the greatest attribute they can give
to God is beauty.

It's true that God is Truth, that God is Love, but God is also Beauty. And Mary
is the one who is all-beautiful; you could say she is the incarnation of beauty.
That's the cause of her relationship with artists and of their relationship with
her. They are truly attracted by Mary: They have painted her, sculpted her, sung
songs in her honor in all ages and in every imaginable way.

Q: Could you explain the meaning of the title of this congress, "Contemplate
Christ Through the Eyes of Mary"?

Lubich: No person has known, or will ever know, Jesus as Mary did, because she
is the Immaculate One, she is his Mother; she is a living Gospel, and therefore
another Jesus.

In order to see, know and contemplate Jesus through her eyes, we have to try as
much as we can to imitate her in her constant yes to the will of God. And in a
certain sense, to relive her life in us.

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OTHER PONTIFICAL ACTS

VATICAN CITY, APR 28, 2003 (VIS) - The Holy Father appointed Cardinal Julius
Riyadi Darmaatmadja, archbishop of Jakarta, Indonesia, and Archbishop Juan
Sandoval Iniguez of Guadalajara,  Mexico, as members of the Pontifical Council
for Culture.

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EUCHARISTIC PRAYER IN HONOR OF THE SORROWFUL HEART OF MARY

When the Eucharistic host is elevated at Mass say:

"Eternal Father, through the Sorrowful and Immaculate Heart of Mary, I offer you
the crucified Body of Your dearly beloved Son, Jesus Christ, in reparation for
all the sins committed against you and for the conversion and salvation of the
whole world."

When the Eucharistic chalice is elevated at Mass say:

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the precious Blood of Your dearly beloved Son, Jesus Christ, in reparation for
all the sins committed against you and for the conversion and salvation of the
whole world."

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DAILY REMINDER

"during this important time, as the eve of the new millennium approaches unity
among all Christians of the various confessions will increase until they reach
full communion." John Paul II, Tertio Millennio Adveniente, 16

"Keep close to the Mother of God as if you were the child Jesus clinging to her
robes while walking down a dusty and busy crowded street and you'll always be
safe."

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ROMAN CATHOLIC NEWS

Volume 3, Issue 84

THURSDAY 1 MAY 2003

Feast of St. Joseph

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WEAR THE BROWN SCAPULAR OF OUR LADY OF MOUNT CARMEL AND
PRAY THE ROSARY DAILY FOR THE CONVERSION OF THE WHOLE
WORLD AND FOR CHURCH UNITY

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INSIDE THIS ISSUE:
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• JOHN PAUL II'S PONTIFICATE IS FOURTH LONGEST IN HISTORY
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• HOLY FATHER'S PRAYER INTENTIONS FOR MAY
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• Meditation on Psalm 100(101)
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• DECLARATION BY IRAQI PATRIARCHS AND BISHOPS
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• OTHER PONTIFICAL ACTS
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• Apostle of Madrid Who Helped Form the Laity
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• Hope of Heaven Doesn't Dispense Us From Daily Duties, Says Cardinal
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• CATALOGUE OF LINKS
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• EUCHARISTIC PRAYER IN HONOR OF THE SORROWFUL HEART OF MARY
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• DAILY REMINDER
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• ROMAN CATHOLIC NEWS ARCHIVES
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• COPYRIGHT NOTICES
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JOHN PAUL II'S PONTIFICATE IS FOURTH LONGEST IN HISTORY

VATICAN CITY, APR 30, 2003 (VIS) - Pope John Paul II, when he was elected to the
papacy on October 16, 1978, became the 263rd successor to St. Peter, the first
Pope. As of today, John Paul's pontificate becomes the fourth longest in the two
millennium-old history of the Catholic Church at 24 years, 6 months and 8 days,
having just surpassed Pius VI. The date is calculated as of October 22, 1978,
the official start of his papacy.

   Only three Roman Pontiffs have now reigned longer than Pope John Paul. In
ascending order they are: Leo XIII (25 years, 5 months), Pius IX (31 years, 7
months, 21 days) and St. Peter (precise dates unknown).

   In this almost-quarter-of-a-century reign, the Holy Father has  amassed
unparalleled statistics, including 98 foreign apostolic trips (the May 3-4 trip
to Madrid will be his 99th), and 142 within Italy, not including those to
various institutions in his diocese of Rome, for a total of nearly
three-quarters of a million miles. He has written 14 encyclicals, 13 apostolic
exhortations, 11 apostolic constitutions, 42 apostolic letters and 28 Motu
proprio.

   John Paul II has proclaimed 1,314 Blesseds in 138 ceremonies and, as of
Sunday, May 4, will have proclaimed 469 Saints in 48 liturgical celebrations. He
has held eight consistories for the creation of cardinals and has named a total
of 201 cardinals. The last consistory was February 2001. The current College of
Cardinals is comprised of 168 members, of whom 112 are eligible to vote in a
conclave.

   Over the years the Pope has held 1,083 weekly general audiences, including
today's audience, and has welcomed nearly 17 million faithful from every part of
the world. Other audiences, including various groups and heads of State and
government, total just over 1,500.

   In addition to these figures, Pope John Paul II has achieved many "firsts" in
his long reign. To name but a few, he is the first Pope to ever visit a
synagogue (Rome, April 1986); to visit a mosque (May 2001, Omayyad  Great Mosque
of Damascus); to hold press conferences in airplanes and one in the Holy See
Press Office (January 24, 1994); to publish books of prose and poetry; to stay
at a hotel instead of residing in the apostolic nunciature during his travels
(Irshad Hotel in Baku, Azerbaijan, May 2002); to add  five new mysteries to the
Rosary (October 2002); to say Mass in an airplane hangar (December 1992, Rome's
Leonardo da Vinci Airport); to call for a Day of Pardon (Jubilee Year 2000).

   As the most peripatetic Pontiff in history, John Paul II has visited 133
countries, the overwhelming majority of which were welcoming a Pope for the
first time.

   He is also the first Pope: to visit a prison cell (when he spoke in December
1983 with Ali Agca, the Turk who made an attempt on his life in 1981 in St.
Peter's Square); to say Mass in the northernmost Catholic community in the
world, over 350 kilometers north of the Arctic Polar Circle (Tromso, Norway
1989); to use a letter (the letter "M" for Mary) on his papal crest (normally
heraldic rules allow words around a crest, but not on it).

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HOLY FATHER'S PRAYER INTENTIONS FOR MAY

VATICAN CITY, APR 30, 2003 (VIS) - The Holy Father's general prayer intention
for the month of May is: "That children in difficulty and those who devote
themselves to their care, may find in Mary, Mother of life, constant support and
help."

   His missionary intention is: "That in the local Churches of Asia, the Holy
Spirit may kindle renewed ardor for evangelizing the entire Continent."

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Meditation on Psalm 100(101)

Pope on the Portrait of the Ideal Political Ruler

VATICAN CITY, APRIL 30, 2003 (Zenit.org).- Here is a translation of John Paul
II's address at today's general audience, which he dedicated to a meditation on
Psalm 100(101).

1. Following the two catecheses dedicated to the meaning of the paschal
celebrations, we return to our reflection on the Liturgy of Lauds. It proposes
Psalm 100(101), which we have just read, for Tuesday of the Fourth Week.

It is a meditation that paints the portrait of the ideal political ruler, who
should model his life on the divine governance of the world: right action
stemming from perfect integrity and by an energetic commitment against
injustice. This text is now proposed as a program of life for the faithful one
who begins his day of work and relations with his neighbor. It is a program of
"loyalty and justice" (see verse 1), which comprises two important moral lines.

2. The first is called the "way of integrity" and is oriented to exalting the
personal choices of life, made "with integrity of heart," that is, with perfect
rectitude of conscience (see verse 2).

On one hand, there is a positive reference to the great moral virtues that
render the "house" luminous, namely, the family of the righteous one (see verse
2): the wisdom that helps to understand and judge well; innocence which is
purity of heart and of life; and, finally, the integrity of conscience that does
not tolerate compromise with evil.

On the other hand, the Psalmist introduces a negative commitment. This is the
struggle against every form of wickedness and injustice, so as to keep far from
one's home and from one's choices every perversion of the moral order (see
verses 3-4).

As St. Basil, great Father of the Eastern Church, writes in his work "Baptism,"
"not even the pleasure of an instant that contaminates thought should disturb
him who has grieved with Christ in a death like his" ("Opere Ascetiche" [Ascetic
Works], Turin, 1980, p. 548).

3. The second line is developed in the last part of the Psalm (see verses 5-8)
and specifies the importance of the typically public and social talents. Also in
this case the essential points are listed of a life that intends to reject evil
with rigor and firmness.

First of all, the struggle against slander and secret denunciation, a
fundamental commitment in a society of oral tradition, which attributed
particular relevance to the function of the word in interpersonal relations. The
king, who also exercised the function of judge, announces that in this struggle
he will employ the most rigorous severity: He will make the slanderer perish
(see verse 5). Then every arrogance and haughtiness is rejected; the company and
counsel is refused of the one who always proceeds with deceit and lies. Finally,
the king states the manner in which he wishes to choose his "companions" (see
verse 6), that is, his ministers. He will take care to choose them from among
"the faithful of the land." He wishes to surround himself with people of
integrity and reject contact with anyone "who practices deceit" (see verse 7).

4. The last verse of the Psalm is particularly energetic. It might create
embarrassment for the Christian reader, because it announces an extermination:
"Each morning I clear the wicked from the land, and rid the Lord's city of all
evildoers" (verse 8). However, it is important to remember one thing: The one
who speaks so is not just any individual, but the king, the highest person
responsible for justice in the land. With this phrase he expresses in an
exaggerated way his implacable commitment to struggle against criminality, an
onerous commitment, shared by all those who have responsibility in public
affairs.

Evidently this task of executioner is not the duty of every citizen! Therefore,
if individual faithful wish to apply to themselves the phrase of the Psalm, they
must do so in an analogical sense, namely, deciding to extirpate every morning
from their heart and their conduct the evil plant of corruption and violence, of
perversion and wickedness, as well as every form of egoism and injustice.

5. We conclude our meditation by returning to the verse at the beginning of the
Psalm: "I sing of loyalty and justice" (verse 1). In his "Comments on the
Psalms," Eusebius of Caesarea, an early Christian writer, underlines the primacy
of love over the necessary justice: "I will sing of your mercy and justice,
showing the way that you act: not to judge first and then have mercy, but first
to have mercy and then judge, and emit sentences with clemency and mercy.

"For this reason I myself, exercising mercy and judgment toward my neighbor,
dare to draw near to sing and psalmodize to you. Aware, therefore, that one must
act like this, I keep my life immaculate and innocent, convinced that in this
way you will be pleased with my psalmodizing through good works" (PG 23, 1241).

[Translation by ZENIT]

[At the end of the audience, the Holy Father gave the following summary in
English:]

Dear Brothers and Sisters,

Psalm 100 presents the figure of an ideal political ruler who models his actions
on God's just governance of the world. The ruler's personal life is marked by
moral integrity, while his public activity reflects a resolute commitment to
combating every form of injustice in society. As the Church sings this Psalm in
her Morning Prayer, she applies it to individual believers, who are called to
govern their lives in justice and mercy, uprooting evil from their hearts and
working for the growth of a society which embodies God's own justice, mercy and
goodness.

I am pleased to welcome the many English-speaking pilgrims and visitors present
at today's audience, especially those from England, Belgium, Norway, Denmark,
Korea, Japan, Canada and the United States. My special greeting goes to the
group of Rissho Kosei-kai Buddhists from Japan. I also thank the Korean choir
for its song. Upon all of you I invoke God's abundant blessings of joy and
peace.


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DECLARATION BY IRAQI PATRIARCHS AND BISHOPS

VATICAN CITY, APR 30, 2003 (VIS) - The following declaration, made by the
patriarchs and bishops of Iraq and dated April 29, was published by the Holy See
Press Office this afternoon in both Italian and French. We present  it in its
entirety:

   "At this moment when Iraq is turning a page and is beginning a new chapter in
her millenary life, we, the patriarchs and bishops of the Christian Churches in
Iraq, driven also by pressure from our faithful, wish to express our aspirations
relative to the future of this country, in the hope  that the Iraqi people,
which has had a long history marked by defeats and successes,will be able,
without religious or ethnic distinction, to live in freedom, justice and respect
for interreligious and multiethnic coexistence.

   "When Hammurabi sculpted his Code on the stone of this land, law became the
basis of the development of civilization.

   "When Abraham looked at the heavens above Ur, they opened up to him and, by
this revelation, Abraham became the father of a multitude of peoples.

   "When Christianity and Islam met, their respective 'holy ones' began the two
religions in respectful and reciprocal coexistence.

   "In addition, by virtue of our original right of belonging to the most ancient
peoples of this land, we claim for ourselves and for all those who live in it
today, whether a majority or minority, united by a long history of coexistence,
the full right to live in a State of law, in peace, freedom, justice, and
equality, according to the Human Rights Charter. Consequently, we - Chaldeans,
Assyrians, Syrians, Armenians, Greeks and Latins - forming together one
Christian community, ask that the new Iraqi constitution:

- recognize our religious, cultural, social and political rights;
- envision a legal statute in which each person will be considered according to
their capacities, without discrimination, so that each may have the right to
actively participate in the government and the service of this country;
- consider Christians as Iraqi citizens with full rights;
- guarantee the right to profess our faith according to our ancient traditions
and our religious law, the right to educate our children according to Christian
principles, the right to freely assemble, to build our places of worship, and
our cultural and social centers according to our needs.

   "And lastly, we make this appeal before everyone, the Iraqi people, rich in
ethnicities and religions, the political and religious authorities, as well as
to everyone who has the good of the country at heart, and to  the leaders of the
international community."

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OTHER PONTIFICAL ACTS

VATICAN CITY, APR 30, 2003 (VIS) - The Holy Father:

- Appointed Fr. Marco Eugenio Galrao Leite de Almeida, of the clergy of Aracaju,
Brazil and pastor of St. Mark the Evangelist Parish, as bishop of Estancia (area
6,737, population 425,857, Catholics 419,652, priests 26, religious 70), Brazil.
He succeeds Bishop Hildebrando Mendes Costa whose resignation from the pastoral
care of the same diocese the Holy Father accepteed upon having reached the age
limit.

- Appointed Msgr. George William Coleman, diocesan administrator of the diocese
of Fall River, U.S.A., as bishop of the same diocese (area 3,107, population
590,911, Catholics 350,570, priests 294, permanent deacons 62, religious 461).
The bishop-elect was born in Fall River in 1939 and was ordained a priest in
1964.

- Appointed Fr. Enrique Diaz Diaz, episcopal vicar of the archdiocese of
Morelia, Mexico, as auxiliary bishop of San Cristobal de Las Casas (area 36,821,
population 1,531,372, Catholics 995,322, priests 73, permanent deacons 342,
religious 264), Mexico. The bishop-elect was born in Huandacareo, Mexico in 1952
and was ordained a priest in 1977.

- Appointed Fr. Jeno Schonberger, of the clergy of the diocese of Satu Mare,
Romania and pastor of Sighetu Marmatiei Parish, as bishop of the same diocese
(area 10,500, population 925,000, Catholics 110,000, priests 74, religious 33).
The bishop-elect was born in 1959 in Turulung, Romania,  and was ordained a
priest in 1985.

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Apostle of Madrid Who Helped Form the Laity

Postulator Tells of Life of José María Rubio

ROME, APRIL 30, 2003 (Zenit.org).- John Paul II will canonize five Spaniards in
Madrid this Sunday, including a Jesuit priest, José María Rubio.

Father Rubio was outstanding for his work among the needy and for his keen
awareness of the laity's mission in the Church.

José María Rubio y Peralta was born on July 22, 1864, in Dalias, in the province
of Almeria. He was ordained a priest in Madrid at 23. Subsequently, he felt a
strong inclination to the religious life in the Society of Jesus, a vocation
that became a reality 20 years later.

He made his religious vows in 1908, and carried out his ministry in the Jesuit
priests' residence in Madrid, where he remained until his death in Aranjuez on
May 2, 1929.

Father Rubio was known for his dedication to the confessional, to preaching, to
the Spiritual Exercises, and to the apostolate of prayer of all the faithful.

He is also known for his pastoral ministry in the poorest neighborhoods of
Madrid, particularly in "La Ventanilla," where revolutionary movements inflamed
the working class.

Father Rubio founded schools and formed many Christians who would die as martyrs
during the religious persecution in Spain.

An exemplary priest of profound spiritual life, his pastoral ministry earned him
the name of "Apostle" of the city.

There are two essential traits that characterized this "man of God," the
postulator of his cause of canonization, Father Paolo Molinari, said over
Vatican Radio. "The first was his option for the poor."

The "terms 'preferential option for the poor' were not usual in his time, in the
'20s, when he was in Madrid," Father Molinari explained. "In fact, he lived for
the poor, very close to them, and helped innumerable Christians, lay men and
women, to live their Christianity by fusing love of God with love of neighbor,
in a word, love for the neediest."

The formation of the laity was Father Rubio's second fundamental trait. People
were attracted to him "not because of any particular gifts but because of what
his life reflected," Father Molinari said.

Father Rubio was a man "who in the adoration of the Most Blessed Sacrament and
the contemplation of the Heart of Christ made his own the Lord's sentiments,"
the postulator said. "Truly, as St. Paul says, Father Rubio had conformed
himself to Christ.

"People perceived the presence of God in him -- he attracted them precisely
because of his union with God, his holiness -- and that is why they hastened to
listen to him. They would abandon themselves to that formation that he knew how
to give."

The postulator added: "Father Rubio recognized the mission of the laity in the
Church and he was able to form men and women to share in the fullest sense in
the mission the Church carries out, especially with the neediest."


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Hope of Heaven Doesn't Dispense Us From Daily Duties, Says Cardinal

Homily at Closing of a Marian Congress

CASTEL GANDOLFO, Italy, APRIL 30, 2003 (Zenit.org).- The hope of heaven does not
remove a Christian from his daily commitments in this world, says Cardinal
Angelo Sodano.

During the homily of the Mass celebrated on the last day of the international
Marian congress entitled "To Contemplate Christ Through the Eyes of Mary," the
Vatican secretary of state reflected on the Virgin as "Gate of Heaven."

"The vision of heaven casts a powerful ray of light on our earthly existence ...
[but] it should not remove us from our daily commitments," the cardinal said.

"In every Christian the maternal figure of Mary, who awaits us at the gate of
heaven, inspires a thought of profound hope" and "confirms us in our Christian
view of life as a pilgrimage toward eternity," he added.

Although "this vision of eternity has been atrophied in part by contemporary
culture, Christ's disciples know very well that they are pilgrims on earth," the
cardinal said.

Referring to the parable of the talents, Cardinal Sodano explained that "each
one of us must make the gifts God has given him come to fruition, to be able to
restore them one day a hundredfold."

"Faithfulness to daily duties" infuses "in the Christian the certainty of doing
God's will," he concluded.

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When the Eucharistic host is elevated at Mass say:

"Eternal Father, through the Sorrowful and Immaculate Heart of Mary, I offer you
the crucified Body of Your dearly beloved Son, Jesus Christ, in reparation for
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all the sins committed against you and for the conversion and salvation of the
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DAILY REMINDER

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among all Christians of the various confessions will increase until they reach
full communion." John Paul II, Tertio Millennio Adveniente, 16

"Keep close to the Mother of God as if you were the child Jesus clinging to her
robes while walking down a dusty and busy crowded street and you'll always be
safe."

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Volume 3, Issue 85

FRISDAY 2 MAY 2003

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WEAR THE BROWN SCAPULAR OF OUR LADY OF MOUNT CARMEL AND
PRAY THE ROSARY DAILY FOR THE CONVERSION OF THE WHOLE
WORLD AND FOR CHURCH UNITY

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INSIDE THIS ISSUE:
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• Pope to Maintain Dialogue With Castro for Sake of Democracy
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• Vatican II, 40 Years Later: "Sacrosanctum Concilium"
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• Cardinal Castrillón to Celebrate a Tridentine Mass in Rome
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• Church in Mongolia: Small, Growing and Anxious for a Papal Visit
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• Church in Italy Urges Pilgrimages to the Holy Land
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• Administrator of Fall River Is Named Bishop
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• Chiara Lubich's Address at International Marian Congress
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• CATALOGUE OF LINKS
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• EUCHARISTIC PRAYER IN HONOR OF THE SORROWFUL HEART OF MARY
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• DAILY REMINDER
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• ROMAN CATHOLIC NEWS ARCHIVES
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Pope to Maintain Dialogue With Castro for Sake of Democracy

Vatican Secretary of State Tells of John Paul II's Hope

CASTEL GANDOLFO, Italy, MAY 1, 2003 (Zenit.org).- The Vatican's secretary of
state says that John Paul II will continue his dialogue with Fidel Castro in
hopes of fostering the democratization of Cuba.

Cardinal Angelo Sodano made the disclosure when speaking to journalists about
the recent wave of repression against political dissidents in the island nation.

Cardinal Sodano, who was attending a Marian congress here, said that the Pope is
convinced that he "must continue the dialogue" to contribute to Cuba's
democratization.

"In life, every one must be given the possibility to come out of the world in
which he has shut himself," the cardinal said. "The great hope the Pope
nourishes, which I also nourish, is that he will be able to lead that nation to
new goals of democracy, while respecting the achievements in these past
decades."

This "latest decision has certainly been a disappointment for the Pope and for
so many free peoples in the world, with three executions and the courts' harsh
sentences," the cardinal added.

"The Pope expressed his distress and has asked that, at least, there be gestures
of clemency in favor of the imprisoned," the cardinal said, alluding to the
letter he sent to Castro on Palm Sunday.

"We will continue that dialogue through Archbishop Luis Robles Díaz, our very
good nuncio in Cuba, and through the bishops and Cardinal Jaime Ortega,
archbishop of Havana," Cardinal Sodano said. "The dialogue will never be
interrupted, because there is always a basis for conversation with all people."


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Vatican II, 40 Years Later: "Sacrosanctum Concilium"

Monsignor Peter Elliott on the Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy

MELBOURNE, Australia, MAY 1, 2003 (Zenit.org).- Forty years after the Second
Vatican Council, ZENIT is asking Church leaders and prominent laity to reflect
on some of the main documents of the gathering.

Here, ZENIT spoke with Monsignor Peter Elliott about "Sacrosanctum Concilium,"
the pastoral constitution on the Sacred Liturgy.

Monsignor Elliott is the author of "Ceremonies of the Modern Roman Rite" and
"Ceremonies of the Liturgical Year," widely used manuals published by Ignatius
Press. He is episcopal vicar for religious education, professor at the John Paul
II Institute for Marriage and the Family, and a parish priest in the Archdiocese
of Melbourne.

Q: What were some of the good things that "Sacrosanctum Concilium" produced?

Monsignor Elliott: The council document was the mandate for post-conciliar
liturgical reform and most of the reforms are good, especially better
celebrations of the sacraments, concelebration, the reform of the Divine Office
and the wider use of the vernacular.

Q: Why did liturgy go awry so much in the post-conciliar era?

Monsignor Elliott: Basically, the work of the liturgical movement and Pius XII
in "Mediator Dei" on the meaning and spirit of the liturgy was not properly
assimilated before the council.

The opening doctrinal section of "Sacrosanctum Concilium" is brief, because it
presupposes "Mediator Dei." Then, after the council, the "changes" were brought
in an authoritarian way, hastily, often without respect for popular piety and
what people valued. Extremists and cranks soon moved in, experimenting,
innovating and pushing people around. They moved many altars but not so many
hearts.

I also believe that some changes to the Mass went beyond what the council
Fathers envisaged in "Sacrosanctum Concilium," and this is the very area where
we still encounter problems. We also need to remember that the late 1960s and
1970s was an era of cultural modernism, marked by overconfidence, radical chic
and bad taste.

Q: Are the liturgical problems behind us?

Monsignor Elliott: There has been some stabilization and the revised Roman
Missal and General Instruction should help, but there are still widespread
problems -- sloppy ceremonial, verbosity, vulgar music, disobedience and sheer
ignorance.

In some areas, in Australia for example, Church "renovators" are still
destroying our patrimony and alienating people. These renovators are rushing
their projects through before the Catholic people discover what is in the
revised directives -- for example, the location of the tabernacle.

I hope that the Vox Clara committee will put one problem behind us -- the poor
English translations. We have suffered 30 years of banal and inaccurate texts.
That scandal is on par with the mistranslated vernacular Bibles that spread
errors at the time of the Reformation. It has played into the hands of the
Lefebvrists and it is a major source of banal liturgy in English-speaking
countries.

Q: Would rapprochement with the Eastern Churches help the liturgy in the West?

Monsignor Elliott: I would hope so, because we have much to learn from the East
a sense of mystery, transcendence, the liturgy as a taste of heaven. The Eastern
Churches also understand the liturgy as an action, both divine and human.

In the West we often want to control, plan, even manipulate worship, so it
centers more on us than on God. Liturgy becomes what we do, rather than the
transforming work of the Holy Spirit.

Q: One observer suggested that the liturgy should have been the last thing
changed after Vatican II, rather than the first thing. Is this a fair
observation?

Monsignor Elliott: Not really, because this is an academic hypothesis. The
historical reality was otherwise. The liturgical movement and reforms initiated
by Pius XII converged with the pastoral needs of mission territories, and that
made liturgical reform a priority for Blessed John XXIII and the council
Fathers.

Unfortunately, when people think of Vatican II they focus on liturgical change
because that was the visible effect of the council they experienced in parishes.
They should not forget the other great achievements of the council, such as the
universal call to holiness, collegiality, ecumenism, the permanent diaconate and
a richer theology of marriage.


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Cardinal Castrillón to Celebrate a Tridentine Mass in Rome

Plan Applauded by Archbishop Lefebvre's Successor

VATICAN CITY, MAY 1, 2003 (Zenit.org).- Followers of Archbishop Marcel Lefebvre
welcomed the announcement that Cardinal Darío Castrillón Hoyos will celebrate a
Tridentine-rite Mass in a Roman basilica this month.

The cardinal prefect of the Congregation for Clergy is also the president of the
Pontifical Commission "Ecclesia Dei," which was established to promote
reconciliation between Lefebvrists and Rome.

He will celebrate the Mass on May 24 in the Basilica of St. Mary Major.

"It is an important gesture on the part of Rome," the superior of the Society of
St. Pius X, Bishop Bernard Fellay, told the Parisian newspaper La Croix. At the
same time, Archbishop Lefebvre's successor said that "he now hopes for even
clearer signs from Rome in our direction."

"The traditional Mass in a Roman basilica will be a strong gesture for all
Catholics attached to the traditional Roman liturgy," Bishop Fernando Areas
Rifan told La Croix.

The bishop is in charge of the apostolic administration of St. John Mary
Vianney, a Brazilian entity that arose from Archbishop Lefebvre's schism and
returned to full communion with Rome in January 2002.

The rupture between the Society of St. Pius X and the Holy See took place on
June 30, 1988, when Archbishop Lefebvre ordained four bishops (among them
Fellay) without papal approval.

On July 2 of that year, the Holy Father came out with the apostolic letter
"Ecclesia Dei," in which he defined that episcopal ordination as "a schismatic
act." Archbishop Lefebvre died in 1991.

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Church in Mongolia: Small, Growing and Anxious for a Papal Visit

Baptisms at Easter Swell a Tiny Community

ULAN BATOR, Mongolia, MAY 1, 2003 (Zenit.org).- The Catholic Church in Mongolia
grew by almost 30% -- in one day.

The 137 Catholics who comprise the Church in this Northern Asian country
rejoiced over the 40 new members baptized at Easter in the three parishes of the
Apostolic Prefecture of Ulan Bator.

Father Wenceslao Padilla, prefect apostolic of Ulan Bator, told the Fides news
service: "Today more and more people are wanting to know more about the faith.
Talk of a possible papal visit here is increasing public attention."

"People trust us more," he said. "They stop me on the street and they know I
represent the Catholic Church in Mongolia. In the past, people were almost
ashamed to say they belonged to any other religion except Buddhism. But today
Mongolians are better informed and they show more trust and openness toward us."

The group of catechumens baptized at Easter consisted of three children and 37
young people aged 15-30 who had completed a two-year catechism course.

The baptisms were celebrated in three parishes: 29 at Our Lady of the
Assumption, 10 at Sts. Peter and Paul, one at the Good Shepherd Church.

"There was great rejoicing, everyone was so happy," Father Padilla said. "Many
non-Christians came to the Easter liturgies wanting to know more about our faith
in Jesus Christ."

In the meantime, this nation of 2.6 million is anxiously awaiting confirmation
of a possible visit by John Paul II this year.

"This would be an unforgettable event," said Father Padilla. "We have already
set up special committees in view of the visit: program, liturgy, logistics,
media relations, culture. We are ready to start preparation.

"We are accelerating work on a new church of Sts. Peter and Paul, the first real
Catholic church in Ulan Bator, which should be ready by the end of July. The 200
workmen are working hard. We hope the Holy Father will make us the gift of his
presence and that he will be the one to consecrate and inaugurate our new
church."


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Church in Italy Urges Pilgrimages to the Holy Land

To Support Region's Christian Communities

ROME, MAY 1, 2003 (Zenit.org).- The Italian bishops' conference appealed to
ecclesial communities to renew pilgrimages to the Holy Places, and urged
businessmen, artisans and labor unions to initiate programs of cooperation with
Christians there.

Bishop Giuseppe Betori, secretary-general of the episcopal conference, made the
appeals at the conclusion of the Italian prelates' pilgrimage of solidarity to
the Holy Land, from April 22-25.

Over the past five years, the Italian bishops' conference has allocated almost 5
million euros ($5.5 million) to fund programs of assistance, education and
formation in the Holy Land. The money came from a 0.8% income tax that Italians
may allocate to the Catholic Church.

The prelates extended an invitation "to pilgrims, whom the war has kept away, to
return to the land of Jesus" and "in this way support the local Christians, who
are faced with a thousand difficulties," Bishop Betori said.

At the end of the closing Mass in the Basilica of Gethsemane, concelebrated by
Latin-rite Patriarch Michel Sabbah of Jerusalem and the Italian bishops, the
conference secretary-general said that the situation in the Holy Land has been
normalized.

He suggested: "It would be desirable that all dioceses organize a pilgrimage to
the Holy Land in the forthcoming months. ... Christians of the Holy Land
represent all of us; we cannot leave them alone."

"Thank you for coming to pray with us for Jerusalem," said Patriarch Sabbah
during his homily. "We support you with our prayer, because the mother Church of
Jerusalem prays for all the Churches of the world."

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Administrator of Fall River Is Named Bishop

WASHINGTON, D.C., MAY 1, 2003 (Zenit.org).- John Paul II has appointed Monsignor
George Coleman, administrator of the Diocese of Fall River, as its bishop.

He succeeds Bishop Sean O'Malley, who was appointed last September to lead the
Diocese of Palm Beach in Florida.

George Coleman was born in Fall River, Massachusetts, on Feb. 1, 1939. He
studied at St. John's Seminary, Brighton, Massachusetts, and at the North
American College and the Gregorian University in Rome, where he earned a
licentiate in sacred theology.

He was ordained a priest on Dec. 16, 1964. He was appointed vicar general of
Fall River and moderator of the curia in 1994. He was diocesan director of
education from 1977 to 1985.

The Diocese of Fall River has a Catholic population of 350,570 in a total
population of about 591,000.


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Chiara Lubich's Address at International Marian Congress

Focolare Founder Presents "Way of Mary" as Model for Christians

CASTEL GANDOLFO, Italy, MAY 1, 2003 (Zenit.org).- Here is an excerpt of Chiara
Lubich's address on Monday at the international Marian congress here. The
founder of the Focolare Movement described the "Way of Mary" as a model for a
Christian's way of perfection.

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Since Mary is the prototype and form of the Church, it is evident that all
Christians can find their model in this sublime creature. And so it was also
with us. In fact, we discovered in Mary our form, the model of our way of
perfection.

Although the different moments in her life as presented by the Gospel were
extraordinary, they appeared to us as successive stages that we could keep in
mind to find light and encouragement as we passed through the different moments
of our spiritual life.

This clarification was so strong that we called our way the "Via Mariae," the
"Way of Mary."

Here are some of the stages in a very brief synthesis, little more than
headings.

The first event in Mary's life is the Annunciation (Luke 1:25), when the Word
became flesh in her womb.

Looking at the lives of several saints, we can notice that something similar
happened to them.

When people go to visit St. Damian's Church in Assisi, where Clare lived, the
guide who explains that sacred place to them might sometimes say: "Here Christ
became incarnate in the heart of Clare."

Although Clare of Assisi had been living already a fervent Christian life, her
meeting with St. Francis, who was the personification of the word "poverty" for
the world, through a charism of the Spirit, brought forth a new reality in her.
It made Christ grow in her soul to the point of making her one of the greatest
saints of the Catholic Church.

Similarly, when people come face to face with the charism of unity and agree to
make it their own, something similar to what happened in Mary and certain saints
takes place in them. Christ, in their heart, can truly grow spiritually in
fulfillment of the reality of baptism.

The second episode in Mary's life is her visit to Elizabeth. She went in order
to help her. However, as soon as she arrived, having found in her relative a
person who was open to the mysteries of God, she felt that she could share with
her the great secret she had in her heart and she did so in the Magnificat, in
this way narrating to Elizabeth her extraordinary experience.

All those who get to know the Movement and choose God as the ideal of their life
realize that in order to translate this choice into concrete terms they must
begin to love. And they do love. But love is a light, and understanding
something of the action of God present within them, they perceive, for the first
time, the golden thread of his love in their life. And they willingly tell what
they have understood to their brothers and sisters. It's their experience.

The third event in Mary's life is the birth of Jesus (Luke 2:7; Matthew 1:25).
In the Movement we love and we are loved in return because everyone wants to
love.

This mutual love brings about the presence of Jesus among people. It is -- as I
mentioned earlier -- a "generating of Christ," in imitation of Mary.

Mary presents her Son in the Temple and meets the old Simeon. It is a moment of
joy for her, because this just and holy man confirms that her child is the Son
of God.

At the same time though, it is a suffering. Simeon turns to her and says: "And a
sword will pierce through your own soul also" (Luke 2:35).

Those who want to live the spirituality of the Movement go through a similar
experience.

It is when they come to know that in order to walk along this way, it is
necessary to say "yes" to the cross. It is the announcement of the mystery of
Jesus crucified and forsaken as being essential to the life of unity.

Quite soon after Simeon's warning, Mary suffers during the flight to Egypt
(Matthew 2:13), undergoing a persecution that was marked by the blood of many
innocent children.

To a certain extent, something similar happens to those who follow the Via
Mariae. The ideal that they live and present to the world is in antithesis with
the world. It is no wonder then that when they begin to spread this ideal, the
first signs of opposition can appear. In those moments, they need to respond by
loving Jesus forsaken, the victim of persecution par excellence, in these
crosses so that the risen Lord may continue to shine forth in their heart.

When Jesus is 12 years old, he stops in Jerusalem to speak with the doctors in
the Temple. When Mary finds him again, she says: "Son, why have you treated us
so? Your father and I have been looking for you anxiously" (Luke 2:48). And
Jesus responds: "Why were you looking for me? Did you not know that I must be in
my Father's house?" (Luke 2:49).

This is a new step in Mary's life. We could compare her frame of mind in that
moment with a typical period lived by those who follow our way. They become
aware, perhaps after years, that various temptations, painful aridity, long
since gone due to the effect of the charism they embraced, now resurface with
acute insistence.

This makes them suffer and they turn to the Lord, saying: "Why have you left
me?"

Then the Lord seems to answer them: "Did you not know that all the good and
beautiful things that you experienced were mine, that you received them only out
of pure grace?"

This lays the necessary foundations of humility so that Christ may live and grow
in these persons. This period might be the so-called night of the senses which
the mystics speak of.

Also for Mary, the loss of Jesus in the Temple was, in a certain way, a "night
of the senses": She no longer saw him, she no longer heard his voice. His
presence had been taken away from her mother's love.

After this trial, as far as we know, Mary lived a long period of intimate family
life with Jesus.

Likewise, those who humbly accept and overcome the preceding stages and trials
frequently find a new and deeper union with Jesus.

This period can last for a long time, even though crosses are not lacking.

Then Jesus begins his public life and Mary follows him in his mission with her
heart, at times, also physically.

All this reminds the people of the Movement of that period in their spiritual
life in which, having acquired the habit of listening to the voice of Jesus in
their heart, they become keenly aware of it and they follow it.

During his public life, Jesus pronounced words of eternal life, he worked
miracles, he formed the disciples and he founded the Church.

Persons of the Movement who have reached this point are involved in similar
facts performed by Jesus who is present in them and in their midst. In them too,
Jesus pronounces words which have the flavor of eternity.

Through them also, he works miracles of conversion, for example. His presence in
them knows how to shape his disciples and thus to bring about new developments
in the kingdom of God.

And now comes the hour of immolation for Mary. It is Mary desolate about whom we
have already spoken.

In the Movement there are sufferings similar to those of Mary desolate. We have
noticed in several members authentic signs of the "night of the spirit," when
God permits the terrible trial of feeling abandoned by him, for example, or when
faith, hope and charity seem to fade away.

And after the desolation? Mary is at the center of the Upper Room with all her
maternal charism toward the apostles, beside Peter whom Jesus had constituted
their head.

Mary no longer "follows" Jesus. Now, after the descent of the Holy Spirit, we
can say that she is transformed into him. And as another Christ, she too
contributes, in her own way, toward the spreading of the Church.

Those who live the spirituality of unity, proportions made, aim at reaching this
goal, and they can indeed reach it. This would be the step which the mystics
call the "transforming union," when the reality of Martha is joined to Mary: A
very special activity for the good of the Church is united to a very special
contemplation.

And finally, the Assumption, when God calls Mary to heaven. Only those who have
experienced this event know what it is.

Before dying, St. Clare of Assisi said these words: "Go confidently, my soul,
because you have a good companion for your journey. Go, because the One who has
created you ... has sanctified you ... has loved you tenderly."

"Blessed are you, Lord," she added, "for having created me."

Perhaps she meant to say: because in creating me, you glorified yourself. We
could even think that she died out of love.

May heaven grant that something similar, at least, may happen to us! Then we too
will rise up to meet with our Mother, our saint, our model, she who on earth was
our Head, Queen and Mother.

This is the Via Mariae, a journey which each one takes, although in different
ways, depending on each one's response and on the graces that God freely bestows
on whomever he wills.

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When the Eucharistic host is elevated at Mass say:

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the precious Blood of Your dearly beloved Son, Jesus Christ, in reparation for
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among all Christians of the various confessions will increase until they reach
full communion." John Paul II, Tertio Millennio Adveniente, 16

"Keep close to the Mother of God as if you were the child Jesus clinging to her
robes while walking down a dusty and busy crowded street and you'll always be
safe."

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Volume 3, Issue 86

MONDAY 5 MAY 2003

Feast of St. Philip Neri

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WEAR THE BROWN SCAPULAR OF OUR LADY OF MOUNT CARMEL AND
PRAY THE ROSARY DAILY FOR THE CONVERSION OF THE WHOLE
WORLD AND FOR CHURCH UNITY

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INSIDE THIS ISSUE:
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• 1 Million Attend Canonization of 5 Saints in Madrid
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• "Farewell, Spain! Farewell, Land of Mary!"
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• John Paul II Exhorts Youth to Counter Violence With Love
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• Pope Urges Spain to Lend Its Catholic Values to a New Europe
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• Italian President Says Papal Trips Strengthen Europe's Identity
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• Archbishop Diarmuid Martin Appointed Coadjutor in Dublin
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• For Aid to the Church in Need, Life Goes On
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• SARS Threat Scales Back Pilgrimages in China
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• Globalization Must Be Regulated, Says John Paul II
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• Peace Cannot Be Based on Nuclear Arms, Says Vatican
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• CATALOGUE OF LINKS
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• EUCHARISTIC PRAYER IN HONOR OF THE SORROWFUL HEART OF MARY
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• ROMAN CATHOLIC NEWS ARCHIVES
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1 Million Attend Canonization of 5 Saints in Madrid

Martyr From Spanish Civil War Among Those Honored

MADRID, Spain, MAY 4, 2003 (Zenit.org).- John Paul II appealed to Spain's
Catholics to be faithful to their rich spiritual legacy, as he canonized five of
their compatriots.

More than 1 million people gathered in Columbus Square today to participate in
the key ceremony of the Pope's fifth visit to Spain.

"The Successor of Peter, pilgrim in Spanish lands, repeats to you: Spain,
continuing a legacy of courageous evangelization, be a witness today of the
resurrected Jesus Christ!" the Holy Father said during the homily.

Two of the newly canonized saints are priests Pedro Poveda (1874-1936), founder
of the Teresian Association who was martyred during the Spanish Civil War; and
José María Rubio (1864-1929), Jesuit religious, apostle of the poorest
neighborhoods of Madrid.

The other three were women religious: Genoveva Torres (1870-1956), foundress of
the Sisters of the Sacred Heart of Jesus and of the Holy Angels (known as the
Angelicas); Ángela de la Cruz (1846-1932), foundress of the Sisters of the
Company of the Cross; and María Maravillas de Jesús (1891-1974), a Discalced
Carmelite.

"In giving thanks to the Lord for the many gifts he has lavished on Spain, I
invite you to pray with me that new saints will continue to flower in this
land," the Pope said.

The Holy Father mentioned two conditions for new saints to appear in Spain: the
need to maintain faithfulness to the Gospel and to defend family unity.

"Do not break with your Christian roots!" he said. "Only in this way will you be
able to give to the world and to Europe the cultural wealth of your history."

During the homily, the Pope highlighted the heroic virtues of the five saints.

He said that St. Pedro Poveda "ended his life with the crown of martyrdom"
during "the religious persecution" that Spain suffered from 1936 to 1939, during
which almost 12,000 priests and women religious died for their faith.

John Paul II highlighted St. José María Rubio's motto: "To do what God wills and
to will what God does."

St. Genoveva Torres "was an instrument of the tenderness of God toward people
who are alone and in need of love, consolation, and care of body and soul," the
Pope said. "The characteristic note that drove her spirituality was reparation
through eucharistic adoration."

"A similar love and sensibility toward the poor led St. Ángela de la Cruz to
found her Company of the Cross, with a charitable and social dimension in favor
of the neediest," he added.

"St. Maravillas de Jesús," he said, "lived inspired by a heroic faith, made
concrete in the response of an austere vocation, placing God at the center of
her life."

Among those attending the canonization was Manuel Vilar, an Argentine boy who
was pronounced clinically dead when he drowned in a pool. He miraculously
returned to life through the intercession of Mother Maravillas.

Among those concelebrating with the Pope was a Jesuit religious cured of
terminal cancer through the intercession of Father Rubio.


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"Farewell, Spain! Farewell, Land of Mary!"

At Close of Canonization, Pope Urges the Faithful to Evangelize

MADRID, Spain, MAY 4, 2003 (Zenit.org).- John Paul II bid Spain farewell at the
conclusion of the canonization of five saints and called on the country's
Catholics to become evangelizers.

"I carry you all in my heart," the Pontiff told the more than 1 million people
gathered in Columbus Square and adjacent streets. "The memory of these days will
become a prayer for you for fraternal coexistence, encouraged by a Christian
hope that does not let one down.

"And with great affection, I say to you, as I did the first time: Farewell,
Spain! Farewell, land of Mary!"

Seeing the multitudes before him, John Paul II added: "Although you had to make
a sacrifice, it was worthwhile. Columbus Square has become a great temple to
welcome the celebration, in which we have prayed with devotion and sung with
great care." The pilgrims responded with cheers.

The Pope continued: "We meet in the heart of Madrid, near great museums,
libraries and other centers of culture founded on the Christian faith which
Spain, part of Europe, with its organization, was able to offer to America and
later other parts of the world. Thus, the place evokes the vocation of Spanish
Catholics to be builders of Europe and to be in solidarity with the rest of the
world."

"Evangelized Spain. Evangelizing Spain. This is the way," the Pope said.

After the ceremony, the Pope went to the apostolic nunciature to lunch with the
Spanish cardinals, members of the Executive Committee of the Spanish episcopal
conference, and cardinals and bishops in the papal entourage.

At 5 p.m. the Pope was scheduled to meet with King Juan Carlos and Queen Sofia
in an audience at the nunciature. He was due to leave for Rome from Madrid's
Barajas airport in the evening.


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John Paul II Exhorts Youth to Counter Violence With Love

700,000 Attend Gathering in Madrid

MADRID, Spain, MAY 4, 2002 (Zenit.org).- John Paul II urged more than 700,000
young people to be "operators and architects of peace," telling a rally that
such a project begins with "inner conversion."

"The spiral of violence, terrorism and war causes, even in our days, hatred and
death," the Pope said in his address Saturday to the huge gathering outside
Madrid.

"Peace, we know, is above all a gift from on high which we must ask for with
insistence and which, moreover, we must all construct through a profound inner
conversion," he said.

The Holy Father reiterated the appeal for peace, which he made a few hours
earlier on his arrival in Spain: "Respond to blind violence and inhuman hatred
with the fascinating power of love. Keep far away from every form of exasperated
nationalism, racism and intolerance. Witness with your life that ideas are not
imposed but proposed."

The Pope called on young people to discover their vocation, especially the call
to the priesthood.

"I wish to say to each one of you, young people: If you feel the call of God
saying to you, 'Follow me!' do not silence it. Be generous, respond like Mary,
offering to God the joyful yes of your person and your life," he said.

"I give you my testimony," the Pope added. "I was ordained a priest when I was
26 years old. Fifty-six years have passed since then. When looking back and
recalling these years of my life, I can assure you that it is worthwhile to
dedicate oneself to the cause of Christ."

At another point, he referred to the need for a new evangelization in Europe.

"A Europe faithful to its Christian roots, not shut in on itself but open to
dialogue and cooperation with the other peoples of the earth; a Europe conscious
of being called to be a beacon of civilization and stimulus of progress for the
world, determined to unite its efforts and creativity in the service of peace
and solidarity among peoples," the Pope stressed.

For John Paul II, "the tragedy of the present culture is the lack of inwardness,
the absence of contemplation. Without inwardness, culture is lacking in the
essential; it is like a body that is yet to find its soul."

The Holy Father exhorted young people to "form part of the 'school of the Virgin
Mary.' She is the unsurpassable model of contemplation and wondrous example of
fruitful, joyful and enriching inwardness."

In a relaxed atmosphere, the Holy Father did away with protocol on more than one
occasion.

He spoke informally with young people, triggering repeated ovations, including
"waves" among the thousands of participants, including some bishops.

The event lasted almost two hours longer than organizers expected.


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Pope Urges Spain to Lend Its Catholic Values to a New Europe

Gives a Message of Peace Upon Arrival in Madrid

MADRID, Spain, MAY 4, 2003 (Zenit.org).- John Paul II expressed hope that Spain
will contribute the legacy of its Catholic values to the construction of the new
Europe.

"Peace be with you, Spain!" the Pope said as he arrived Saturday at Madrid's
Barajas airport. Several hundred people were on hand to greet him, on his fifth
apostolic visit to the country.

"Peace, which is the work of justice, truth, love and solidarity; peace that
peoples only enjoy when they follow the dictates of the law of God; a peace that
makes men and peoples feel like brothers toward one another," the Holy Father
said.

Among those present at the welcoming ceremony were King Juan Carlos and Queen
Sofia, Spanish cardinals and bishops, and Prime Minister José María Aznar.

"I implore from the Lord for Spain and for the whole world a peace that is
fruitful, stable and lasting, as well as coexistence in unity, within the
marvelous and varied diversity of its peoples and cities," the Pope added.

He said he always follows "the vicissitudes of Spain" with intense interest and
satisfaction, given "its progress for the well-being of all."

"The process of a nation's development," he added, "should be founded on genuine
and permanent values, which seek the good of every person, subject of rights and
duties, from the first instant of his existence and reception in the family, and
in the subsequent stages of his insertion and participation in social life."

These are the values that Spain must contribute to the construction of a new
Europe, according to the Pope.

"Europe, return to yourself. Be yourself. Revive your roots!" John Paul II said,
recalling the words he pronounced during his first trip to Spain in 1982.

"I am certain that Spain will contribute the rich cultural and historical legacy
of its Catholic roots and values to the integration of a Europe that, from the
plurality of its cultures and respecting the identity of its member states,
seeks a unity based on criteria and principles in which the integral good of its
citizens prevails," the Holy Father said.

Lastly, the Pontiff illustrated the reasons that led him to convoke the two key
events of his visit.

In the meeting with hundreds of thousands of young people on Saturday afternoon
in the Cuatro Vientos air base, he said he wished to "enter into contact with
those who are called to be protagonists of the new times."

"I have full confidence in them and I am sure that they have the will not to let
down God, or the Church, or the society from which they come," the Pope
explained.

The Holy Father went on to mention the canonization Mass planned in Madrid's
Columbus Square.

"They knew how to accept the invitation of Jesus Christ: 'You will be my
witnesses,'" he said of the five Spaniards he was to canonize.

"In this historic moment," the Pope added, "they are a light on our way to live
the faith with courage, to foster love of neighbor, and to continue with hope
the construction of a society based on peaceful coexistence and the moral and
human uplifting of every citizen."


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Italian President Says Papal Trips Strengthen Europe's Identity

ROME, MAY 4, 2003 (Zenit.org).- Italian President Carlo Azeglio Ciampi said that
John Paul II's apostolic trips around Europe reinforce citizens' sense of
belonging to a community, which must be based on spiritual values.

Ciampi expressed this conviction in a message he sent to the Pope on Saturday,
in response to a telegram that the Holy Father sent him when he left Rome for
Spain.

"I have re-read the address His Holiness delivered to the European Parliament in
1988," Ciampi said. "He had the foresight to anticipate -- when emphasizing
integration, enlargement, cohesion -- Europe's present drive toward unity."

"Following that unforgettable invitation, his European trips must reinforce in
citizens of the Old World the feeling of a common and solidaristic belonging,"
the president added.

"In these very crucial days for the future of the European Union, his mission
and work are a lofty appeal to the ethical and spiritual values, on which
European civilization is founded," Ciampi said.

"I am convinced that his presence and word will be a source of encouragement,
especially for the young people who will go to hear him with enthusiasm in
Madrid," the president added.


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Archbishop Diarmuid Martin Appointed Coadjutor in Dublin

Was Vatican's Observer at U.N. in Geneva

DUBLIN, Ireland, MAY 4, 2003 (Zenit.org).- John Paul II appointed Archbishop
Diarmuid Martin, the Holy See's permanent observer at the United Nations in
Geneva, as coadjutor in the Archdiocese of Dublin.

As coadjutor archbishop he has the right of succession. Cardinal Desmond
Connell, 77, now leads the archdiocese.

In a press statement after the Vatican's announcement on Saturday, Cardinal
Connell said: "With great joy I have received news of the appointment of
Archbishop Diarmuid Martin as coadjutor for the Archdiocese of Dublin."

The cardinal added: "I am deeply grateful to the Holy Father for the gracious
response of His Holiness to the request I submitted to the Holy See (on 3rd May
2002) for the assistance of a coadjutor following the appointment of Bishop
Moriarty as bishop of Kildare and Leighlin and of Bishop Walsh as apostolic
administrator of Ferns.

"The appointment of a highly regarded member of the Roman Curia and a
distinguished envoy of the Holy See to the United Nations conveys the Holy
Father’s benevolence and particular favor towards the archdiocese as well as the
importance the Pope attaches to the Church's mission to the contemporary secular
world as represented in the evolving circumstances of a changing Ireland."

For his part, Archbishop Martin also issued a statement.

"I would like to thank Cardinal Connell for his warm words of welcome," he said.
"This is my first day and I have a great deal to learn. I am happy therefore to
have in Cardinal Connell a novice master who is wise, kind and patient.

"I was born and grew up in Dublin, but I have lived most of my life away from
Ireland. I left Geneva yesterday morning somewhat nervous. But I have to say,
that it only takes a couple of hours being back here before you realize that
Dublin is a great place to be."

Archbishop Martin added: "There are also many who are estranged from the Church.
I am aware that there are those for whom meaning and hope were lost in their
lives through the actions of church personnel. Their hurt is all the greater if
they feel betrayed by someone they had turned to in trust.

"I am prepared to work with them and with all so that the Church in Dublin
diocese can be more and more Church at its best, bringing the comfort and
strength, that hope and meaning of the message of Jesus, which has inspired so
many in this city and diocese over the years."

The archdiocese has an estimated Catholic population of 1.03 million in 200
parishes. It includes the city and county of Dublin, nearly all of County
Wicklow and portions of counties Kildare, Carlow, Wexford and Laois.


* * *

For Aid to the Church in Need, Life Goes On

Vatican Underlines Its Support After Founder's Death

KOENIGSTEIN, Germany, MAY 4, 2003 (Zenit.org).- The founder of Aid to the Church
in Need is gone, but the work of the international charity is as crucial as
ever, says a Vatican official.

Cardinal Darío Castrillón Hoyos, prefect of the Congregation for Clergy, said
the recent war in Iraq pointed up the ongoing necessity for the German-based
charity founded by Father Werenfried van Straaten.

The cardinal praised ACN's efficiency in handling situations involving poverty
and persecution -- and even evangelization.

Father van Straaten, a Dutch-born Norbertine, died Jan. 31 at age 90. Last week,
Cardinal Castrillón visited the priest's tomb.

The occasion was a two-day meeting which marked the first time since the death
of the famed "bacon priest" that the General Council of the charity convened at
ACN headquarters in Koenigstein, near Frankfurt.

A central issue at the meeting was the future of the charity. Cardinal
Castrillón's presence underlined the Holy See's interest in ACN at this point in
the organization's history.

The meeting culminated in a ceremony at the grave of Father van Straaten, led by
key figures from the 16 donor countries of the charity.

Cardinal Castrillón, the Vatican's representative to the charity, said earlier:
"The Holy See is confident that the benefactors of ACN will continue to give as
generously as before, so that the poorest in the world can be effectively helped
in their corporal and spiritual needs. Continue to accompany this charity with
your generosity!"

At the graveside ceremony in the cemetery of Koenigstein, the members of the
General Council renewed the consecration of the charity to the Blessed Virgin
Mary, which Father Werenfried himself had made four years earlier in Rome.

They prayed: "Mother of the Church, help us to live in creative fidelity to the
founding charism of our charity."


* * *

SARS Threat Scales Back Pilgrimages in China

BEIJING, MAY 4, 2003 (ZENIT.org-Fides).- Pilgrimages to Marian shrines in China
are being drastically reduced this month because of the SARS scare.

Father Lan Xiaopeng, parish priest of the Church of Our Lady of Succor at
Sheshan, near Shanghai, said that many pilgrims and dioceses have canceled their
visits to the shrine to avoid the risk of SARS, or severe acute respiratory
syndrome.

"May is usually the busiest month, but this year the number of pilgrims will be
low," Father Xiaopeng told Fides.

Worldwide, SARS has killed at least 449 people and sickened more than 6,300,
according to the Associated Press.

The Shrine of Our Lady of Succor, situated at the top of a hill, is one of the
most popular among Chinese Catholics. In recent years in the month of May about
50,000 to 60,000 people visited the shrine to pray the rosary and make the
Stations of the Cross.

However, on April 23, the Church in China issued an official notice to suspend
the pilgrimages, to avert the spread of SARS.

Buddhists, Muslims and Christians in China have joined efforts to fight SARS, in
particular by collecting funds for the health personnel who work to overcome the
virus.


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Globalization Must Be Regulated, Says John Paul II

Points Out the Shortcomings of the Phenomenon

VATICAN CITY, MAY 2, 2003 (Zenit.org).- Citing what he sees as a lack of
effective mechanisms to direct the process of globalization, John Paul II
proposed "a new constitutional organization of the human family."

The Pope addressed the issue of "The Governance of Globalization" when he met
today with some 70 scientists, writers, philosophers, economists, sociologists
and jurists, members of the Pontifical Academy for Social Sciences.

The "processes by which capital, goods, information, technology and knowledge
are exchanged and circulated throughout the world today often elude the
traditional mechanisms of regulatory control put in place by national
governments and international agencies," the Holy Father said in his address.

"Special interests and the demands of the market frequently predominate over
concern for the common good," he added. "This tends to leave the weaker members
of society without adequate protection and can subject entire peoples and
cultures to a formidable struggle for survival."

"Moreover, it is disturbing to witness a globalization that exacerbates the
conditions of the needy, that does not sufficiently contribute to resolving
situations of hunger, poverty and social inequality, that fails to safeguard the
natural environment," the Pope said.

"These aspects of globalization can give rise to extreme reactions, leading to
excessive nationalism, religious fanaticism and even acts of terrorism," he
warned.

He continued: "All of this is far-removed from the concept of an ethically
responsible globalization capable of treating all peoples as equal partners and
not as passive instruments. Accordingly, there can be little doubt of the need
for guidelines that will place globalization firmly at the service of authentic
human development -- the development of every person and of the whole person --
in full respect of the rights and dignity of all."

The "true success of globalization will be measured by the extent that it
enables every person to enjoy the basic goods of food and housing, of education
and employment, of peace and social progress, of economic development and
justice," the Pontiff said.

However, this "goal cannot be achieved without guidance from the international
community and adequate regulation on the part of the worldwide political
establishment," he continued.

Consequently, "now is the time to work together for a new constitutional
organization of the human family, an organization that would be in a position to
meet the new demands of a globalized world," the Pope said.

"This does not mean creating a 'global super-state,' but continuing the
processes already under way to increase democratic participation and promote
political transparency and accountability," he concluded.


* * *

Peace Cannot Be Based on Nuclear Arms, Says Vatican

Calls for Reinforcement of Nonproliferation Treaty

GENEVA, MAY 2, 2003 (Zenit.org).- The Holy See called for the reinforcement of
the Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty on weapons, including control mechanisms to
avoid cheating.

This was the fundamental appeal made by Archbishop Diarmuid Martin, permanent
observer of the Vatican to the United Nations in Geneva, when he addressed the
Preparatory Committee of the 7th Conference to Examine the Nuclear
Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT), which is being held here until May 9.

"The architecture of the NPT must be reinforced to enhance international
security," he said Tuesday. "This architecture must include effective reporting,
verification procedures, mechanisms to combat cheating, and an enforceable rule
of law."

"The end of the Cold War should never permit us to overlook the calamitous
damage which the use of nuclear weapons would cause," Archbishop Martin
continued.

"A so-called peace based on nuclear weapons cannot be the type of peace that we
seek for the 21st century," he said. "The proliferation of nuclear weapons can
only make the possibility of their use ever more real. No state, big or small,
can morally justify escalating such a risk."

For this reason, the archbishop presented three appeals:

--first, "the total elimination of nuclear weapons is the only absolute
guarantee against the use or threat of use of nuclear weapons."

--second, the "fight against terrorism also requires enhancing our commitment to
an integrated program of nuclear nonproliferation and disarmament." The
archbishop said: "The threat of terrorist attacks using nuclear weapons or other
weapons of mass destruction ought to galvanize the community of nations to
ensure that the NPT, the cornerstone of the nonproliferation regime, is
strengthened."

--third, "[n]either must we lose sight of the goal of universal adherence to the
treaty. The presence of weapons of mass destruction in any region of the world
represents, in fact, a threat to long-term regional and global security."

Archbishop Martin also said that the "peace process in the Middle East should
thus aim at rapidly consolidating the necessary security presuppositions which
will permit the establishment there of a zone verifiably free of all weapons of
mass destruction."


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among all Christians of the various confessions will increase until they reach
full communion." John Paul II, Tertio Millennio Adveniente, 16

"Keep close to the Mother of God as if you were the child Jesus clinging to her
robes while walking down a dusty and busy crowded street and you'll always be
safe."

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Volume 3, Issue 87

MONDAY 6 MAY 2003

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WEAR THE BROWN SCAPULAR OF OUR LADY OF MOUNT CARMEL AND
PRAY THE ROSARY DAILY FOR THE CONVERSION OF THE WHOLE
WORLD AND FOR CHURCH UNITY

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INSIDE THIS ISSUE:
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• Cardinal Ratzinger Tells of Relation Between Magisterium and Exegesis
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• Capuchins Will Continue to Run Padre Pio Shrine, Says Vatican
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• European Bishops Endorse Encyclical "Ecclesia de Eucharistia"
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• Humanitarian Aid Sought for North Korea
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• Caritas Relieving Iraq's Ongoing Health Emergency
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• Meeting Looks for Ways to End Colombia's Violence
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• Polish Episcopate Encourages Vote on European Union
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• Papal Collaborator Evaluates John Paul II's Trip to Spain
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• CATALOGUE OF LINKS
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• EUCHARISTIC PRAYER IN HONOR OF THE SORROWFUL HEART OF MARY
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• DAILY REMINDER
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• ROMAN CATHOLIC NEWS ARCHIVES
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• COPYRIGHT NOTICES
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Cardinal Ratzinger Tells of Relation Between Magisterium and Exegesis

Presides Over Centenary Celebration of Pontifical Biblical Commission

ROME, MAY 5, 2003 (Zenit.org).- The Pontifical Biblical Commission's 100 years
of existence have not been easy, but "we look with gratitude and hope on the way
that is opening before us," says Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger.

The prefect of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, who is president
of the biblical commission, made this statement during the commemoration of this
centenary, held at the Patristic Institute Augustinianum.

Cardinal Ratzinger said that the commission's first 50 years were characterized
by a difficult relation with biblicists, as the "magisterium amplified too much
the ambit of certainties and limited the space for exegesis."

In this respect, he mentioned some examples of the magisterium's diffidence
toward the historical-critical method used at the time by Protestant exegetes,
and viewed with caution and concern by Catholics.

Cardinal Ratzinger said that this tendency changed radically in the second half
of the 20th century, especially after the Second Vatican Council and its
dogmatic constitution on divine Revelation, "Dei Verbum."

"We are profoundly grateful for the opening that Vatican Council II made
possible, but we must not condemn the past, which is part of the process of
learning that has enabled us to come thus far and that will always place new
challenges before us," the cardinal affirmed Friday.

The president of the Pontifical Biblical Commission stressed the importance of
faith based on history. "Faith that knows nothing about historical events is
Gnostic," he said. He criticized the abstraction "of faith that reduces it to an
idea."

"Faith is based on the Bible: the reality of the birth of Jesus from the Virgin
Mary, the effective institution of the Eucharist by Jesus in the Last Supper,
the bodily resurrection of the dead, etc., are elements of faith," said Cardinal
Ratzinger.

For him, it is important to link faith to reason and vice versa. "Faith and
science, magisterium and exegesis are not opposed as ways that are closed in on
themselves," he added.

Lastly, the cardinal explained that since 1972, the biblical commission "is not
just an organ of the magisterium but a place of meeting and dialogue between
representatives of the magisterium and qualified exegetes."

He mentioned some of the commission's most representative documents, such as
"The Interpretation of the Bible in the Church," published in 1993.

* * *

Capuchins Will Continue to Run Padre Pio Shrine, Says Vatican

Denies Media Reports to the Contrary

VATICAN CITY, MAY 5, 2003 (Zenit.org).- Responding to media reports, the Vatican
denied it has removed the Capuchins from pastoral care at St. Padre Pio's
shrine.

Vatican spokesman Joaquín Navarro-Valls said in a statement today that "the
Capuchin Fathers will continue to run the shrine."

"The archbishop of the place, however, has the right and duty to watch over the
pastoral activity that takes place there, as does every bishop in his diocese
according to the general norms of canon law," Navarro-Valls added.

The misunderstanding followed the March 8 appointment of Archbishop Domenico
Umberto D'Ambrosio as archbishop of Manfredonia-Vieste-San Giovanni Rotondo,
delegate of the Holy See for the works of St. Pio of Pietrelcina.

The Vatican spokesman explained that the "title of Holy See delegate for the
works of Padre Pio is similar to that given by the Supreme Pontiffs to the
delegates of other shrines."

In statements to Vatican Radio, Navarro-Valls added: "I can understand the sense
of alarm, of curiosity at the first moment, but it is necessary to know well the
details so as not to be carried away by expressions that have nothing to do with
the facts."

John Paul II proclaimed Padre Pio a saint last June 16. St. Pio's shrine has
become one of the most popular, with about 8 millions visitors a year, according
to data published by the Italian press.


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European Bishops Endorse Encyclical "Ecclesia de Eucharistia"

Back Norms on Respect for the Blessed Sacrament

BRUSSELS, Belgium, MAY 5, 2003 (Zenit.org).- Church leaders in Europe are
endorsing the norms designed to guarantee respect for the Eucharist, as spelled
out by John Paul II in his latest encyclical.

Support for "Ecclesia de Eucharistia" has particularly come from Germany,
Switzerland, the Netherlands and Belgium, where debates regarding the Eucharist
have been going on for decades.

On Holy Thursday, when the encyclical was being published in Rome, Cardinal Karl
Lehmann, president of the German episcopal conference, said the document had
been long-awaited by German Catholics to emphasize the unique relation between
the Church and the Eucharist, and at the same time, to confirm the commitment to
ecumenism.

"A text that at times is very personal," the bishop of Mainz wrote, "in which
the main topic" is treated with "meditative passages, allusions to the pastoral
situation and theological considerations."

"The text is primarily a statement addressed to the Catholic Church" in which
the "Pope takes nothing away from the Catholic Church's ecumenical commitment;
what is more, he reinforces it," Cardinal Lehmann said.

He also commented on the "clarity" of the encyclical, which avoids "harshness"
while calling in a loud voice for "the Churches, but especially the Catholic, to
be reinforced by respect and the solemnity of the Eucharist." This can be
achieved "when it is possible to avoid improper uses, ambiguities, and
manipulations of this most lofty mystery," the cardinal said.

Cardinal Lehmann was grateful for the publication of the encyclical on the eve
of Berlin's National Catholic Days, which will take place this month. For the
first time the event will be open to other Christians with an ecumenical spirit.

The cardinal highlighted No. 30 of the papal document, which states that
Catholics cannot go to communion in the ecclesial communities that emerged in
the West from the 16th century onward. These communities are separated from the
Catholic Church, as there is no communion of faith in sacramental matters.

However, the cardinal suggested that during the National Catholic Days an
emphasis be placed on those elements that now unite Catholics and children of
the Reformation. These include "common reading and knowledge of the Bible,
witness to the Gospel in society and throughout the world, attention to the
poor, the common new evangelization of Christians in Europe," he said.

In a statement issued after the publication of the encyclical, the Dutch
bishops' conference described it as a "little catechism" of the Church's
doctrine on the Eucharist and said it would begin initiatives so that the text
will be read by the greatest possible number of people.

The Dutch episcopate said it will be a source of inspiration to make the
sacrament "the center of one's life."

The bishops acknowledged that some of the "shadows" the Pope refers to -- abuses
or lack of respect for the Eucharist -- are present in the Netherlands. In this
respect, they say the document should lead to reflection on "the place the
Eucharist has in each one's personal life of faith and in the liturgical
practice of parishes."

The Dutch episcopate also proposed new initiatives for eucharistic adoration as
being important "to revitalize eucharistic devotion."

Meanwhile, the Swiss episcopal conference described the encyclical as a
"precious instrument" at times "with affectionate accents," which offers "clear
directives for an ecumenical dialogue in love and truth."

It confirms the "central position of the Eucharist in the life" of Catholics,
which implies a responsibility both "in daily life as well as in liturgical
celebrations," the Swiss prelates said in a statement.

The Swiss deny that the document is a "'battle plan' against abuses." On the
contrary, its personal style seeks to help Catholics give more profound witness
of their faith, they say.

Cardinal Godfried Danneels, archbishop of Malines-Brussels, said in a statement
that "Ecclesia de Eucharistia" presents the Blessed Sacrament as a sign of hope
at this time of world concern.

"The Church and the Eucharist cannot be understood without one another," the
Belgian cardinal affirmed. The Eucharist is like a "diamond," and because of
this, there is a risk of being amazed by one facet, forgetting other angles that
are equally brilliant, he said.

Cardinal Danneels called the Eucharist a treasure that "cannot be neglected,
reduced or manipulated," whose link with the Church "is manifested through the
person of the ordained minister, bishop, or priest, who acts 'in persona
Christi'" (in the person of Christ).

Lastly, he underlined the Holy Father's contribution in presenting a whole
chapter dedicated to Mary, "living, conscious and loving tabernacle." Therefore,
he invites Belgian Catholics to welcome Mary and allow themselves to be led by
her "toward a life illuminated by the Eucharist."

"May the treasure be, precisely, a treasure, recognized as such, in the first
place by Catholics, called to rediscover it and witness to it; then by all
Christians, invited to accept it in its fullness," the cardinal said. This is
"the objective of the 'exigencies' and 'rules' of which John Paul II reminds us
in the encyclical."

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Humanitarian Aid Sought for North Korea

HONG KONG, MAY 5, 2003 (ZENIT.org-Fides).- Caritas-Hong Kong made a new appeal
for aid to North Korea, hoping to collect $2.6 million for food supplies, health
and agricultural assistance, and professional training.

Farm production is gradually improving, but geographical disparity is marked and
many families are unable to find enough food for survival, Caritas-Hong Kong
reports.

"In July 2002 an economic reform project launched by the North Korean
government, which included the abolition of coupon system rationing, caused
prices to rise and a drastic change in lifestyle; today there is a danger that
only the strongest of the species will survive," Kathi Zellweger, Caritas
director of cooperation, told Fides.

"This means that external aid is crucial in this stage of transition from a
social-economic system of total dependence on the state to one in which people
must find their own food with limited state assistance," she added.

Caritas hopes to collect $2.6 million by next March 30 for projects in nine of
North Korea's poorest provinces where 8 million people live.

Funds for this appeal should be transferred directly to the following bank
accounts:

--Caritas-Hong Kong's US$ A/C No. 616-101094-106
Fortis Bank Asia HK
27/F, Fortis Bank Tower
77-79 Gloucester Road
Hong Kong
Swift Code: GEBA HK KW.
Remark: North Korea

--Caritas-Hong Kong EURO A/C. No. 0010009-01-8 Deutsche Bank (Asia)
51/F, Cheung Kong Center
2 Queen's Road
Hong Kong
Remark: North Korea PA


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Caritas Relieving Iraq's Ongoing Health Emergency

BAGHDAD, Iraq, MAY 5, 2003 (Zenit.org).- Caritas International is offering
emergency medical aid to postwar Iraq.

On Saturday, Caritas-Iraq's warehouses here received a convoy of medical aid
sent by the Caritas network. The convoy left Amman, Jordan, the previous day,
Caritas sources told ZENIT.

Two trucks transported antibiotics, anesthetics and basic clinical equipment
valued at $335,000. The material is being distributed among aid centers run by
Caritas-Iraq.

According to Faiq Bourachi, director of Caritas-Iraq, "we hope that these
supplies will help to relieve the most urgent needs of the Iraqi people."

"Security in the city continues to be a problem, but we have taken the necessary
precautions to guarantee the distribution of this dispatch," he added.

Bourachi said that Caritas' health centers were overwhelmed with patients, but
the arrival of the dispatch "will help the medical personnel respond adequately
to them all."

Caritas' network also sent another shipment of health material from Turkey to
the areas of Mosul and Kirkuk, in northern Iraq. A third dispatch of aid will
leave Syria within days for Mosul.

The work of the Caritas-Iraq centers in the north has been supported, since the
start of the war, by a mobile medical team of Caritas' international network.


* * *

Meeting Looks for Ways to End Colombia's Violence

BOGOTA, Colombia, MAY 5, 2003 (Zenit.org).- The president of the Pontifical
Council for Justice and Peace inaugurated a congress that is seeking answers to
the conflict that is bleeding Colombia.

Archbishop Renato Martino today helped launch the 2nd Congress of National
Reconciliation, being held in celebration of the 40th anniversary of Pope John
XXIII's encyclical "Pacem in Terris."

A statement published this morning by the Council for Justice and Peace explains
that the congress, being held through Wednesday, has been promoted by National
Secretariat of Social Pastoral Care of Colombia, a country "bloodied by a social
conflict that has lasted for many years."

"Its objective is to identify strategies for the construction of a new country,
keeping in mind not only the settings of the political conflict, but also those
of a possible post-conflict, the situation of the victims of armed
confrontations, social exclusion, impoverishment and the injustices of the new
economic and political order."

Archbishop Alberto Giraldo Jaramillo of Medellin has convoked his clergy to
participate in a meeting Thursday on the situation in Colombia.


* * *

Polish Episcopate Encourages Vote on European Union

WARSAW, Poland, MAY 5, 2003 (Zenit.org).- The Polish episcopate encouraged the
nation to participate in the June 7-8 referendum on Poland's accession to the
European Union.

In a letter published by the bishops at the end of their plenary assembly, they
explain that the nation is called to cast a responsible vote, conscious of the
role that Poland must play within Europe, and the significance of this access
for the nation's future.

The letter, which the episcopal conference requested be read in all parishes on
June 1, reminds the faithful that during John Paul II's last trip to Poland he
encouraged his countrymen to join the European community.

"Clearly, the Pope wants a place for Poland in European structures; in defense
of the faith, of religion and of Christian morality; in a united Europe," the
letter states in a passage read over Vatican Radio.


* * *

Papal Collaborator Evaluates John Paul II's Trip to Spain

Interview with Father Lombardi, Vatican Radio's Program Director

VATICAN CITY, MAY 5, 2003 (Zenit.org).- A great surprise of John Paul II's visit
to Spain was the large number of people who attended the two key events, says
the program director of Vatican Radio.

Father Federico Lombardi, who followed the Pope closely during his 99th
international trip, evaluated the visit.

Q: What is your opinion of the Pope's fifth trip to Spain?

Father Lombardi: I think it is a trip that went perfectly, as anticipated.
Although at present the Pope is limited in his movements, we can still say that,
with his spiritual presence and his voice, he dominated the terrain.

We saw it in the talks with the young people, in his improvisations, in the
force of his expressions. So we arrived at trip No. 99 and we will surpass 100.

Q: You mentioned young people. What scene impressed you most of that meeting?

Father Lombardi: I was very impressed by the testimonies during the meeting with
young people. They were extremely effective and wrung applause from the young.

The theme of the trip was "You Will Be My Witnesses," and we were able to see
witnesses not only in the figures of the saints canonized on Sunday morning, but
also in the way in which the young people witnessed their commitment to Christ.

They were individuals with different ecclesial occupations -- a young nun, a
seminarian, a layman, and also a married couple and a handicapped woman had
prepared for the occasion. They were really able to demonstrate that the Lord's
Spirit blows very strongly and that witness is alive.

Q: One of the characteristics of this trip was the contagious cries of
enthusiasm that hundreds of thousands of pilgrims dedicated to the Pontiff. Was
that Latin affection for John Paul II?

Father Lombardi: Certainly. When there are Spanish-speaking young people in St.
Peter's Square or in the world, their presence is noted, by the way they
transmit enthusiasm, by the slogans they cry out.

I am always very interested in the creativity of these slogans. This time, I
learned two new ones, which I had never heard before. One is: "John Paul
'torero' [bullfighter], the whole world loves you."

We must remember that these days, patron feasts are being celebrated in Madrid
with bullfights. To address a person with the name "torero" is to pay him the
highest possible compliment.

Another slogan was "John Paul II has changed the world for us." It is a
beautiful slogan, full of hope. I think young people continue to feel the
novelty the Pope brings.

Q: There were a million people at the canonizations. The Spanish faithful did
not want to miss this engagement. From what you were able to see and hear, what
is the impression of the bishops of this attendance and, more generally, of the
Pope's presence in their national community?

Father Lombardi: I think the bishops were very pleased. On Saturday, I attended
the dinner offered by the episcopal conference, where there was a very happy and
peaceful atmosphere. The Spanish people have really responded with much
affection.

The different parts of the country were represented, and one could perceive a
peaceful community atmosphere. I would say, therefore, that the episcopal
conference has been really encouraged and sustained by the Pope's presence to
carry forward its pastoral projects.

They have also been encouraged to promote the climate of reconciliation and
peace in a country in which there is no lack of moments of tension.

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5. Polish Rosary Hour by the Conventual Franciscans
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<http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Roman-Catholic-News/message/33>

Cause of Mama Gili as Servant of God (Part 2)
<http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Roman-Catholic-News/message/37>

Need a Miracle?
<http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Roman-Catholic-News/message/55>

Dolores Immacolata "Mama" Gili (1892-1985)
<http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Roman-Catholic-News/message/117>

MAMA GILI GUILD

The Mama Gili Guild was established several years ago to gather, collect, and
publish information on Dolores Immacolata Gili (1892-1985) for an investigation
into her cause as a Servant of God, as well as to promote her cause and to
perpetuate her cult by directing prayer groups assembled in her honor. It has
continuously enjoyed the ecclesiastical approval of Theodore Cardinal McCarrick,
and the Most Reverend John Joseph Myers, Archbishop of Newark, New Jersey.

Call or write today regarding favors granted through the intercession of Dolores
Immacolata "Mama" Gili, or, for more information about the cause of her
investigation for canonization to:

Rev. Dante DiGirolamo, Director
Mama Gili Guild
P. O. Box 455
Kearny, New Jersey 07032
Phone (973) 412-1170
Fax (973) 412-7011

* * *

9. ABBAYE SAINT-JOSEPH DE CLAIRVAL

The Benedictine monks of Abbaye Saint-Joseph de Clairval mail a free monthly
newsletter to anyone who requests it. Also free of charge are: the tract about
the divinity of Jesus Christ; tract about the Truths of the Catholic Religion;
scapular of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, with explanatory notice; the promises of
the Sacred Heart; the mysteries of the Rosary.

Sample Newsletter
<http://userpage.fu-berlin.de/~vlaisney/lettre.cgi?language=EN>

Abbey of Saint-Joseph de Clairval

21150 FLAVIGNY-SUR-OZERAIN
France

Phone.: 03 80 96 22 31
Fax: 03 80 96 25 29
Email: <englishspoken@...> or <stjoseph.flavigny@...>

<http://www.clairval.com>

* * *

EUCHARISTIC PRAYER IN HONOR OF THE SORROWFUL HEART OF MARY

When the Eucharistic host is elevated at Mass say:

"Eternal Father, through the Sorrowful and Immaculate Heart of Mary, I offer you
the crucified Body of Your dearly beloved Son, Jesus Christ, in reparation for
all the sins committed against you and for the conversion and salvation of the
whole world."

When the Eucharistic chalice is elevated at Mass say:

"Eternal Father, through the Sorrowful and Immaculate Heart of Mary, I offer you
the precious Blood of Your dearly beloved Son, Jesus Christ, in reparation for
all the sins committed against you and for the conversion and salvation of the
whole world."

* * *

DAILY REMINDER

"during this important time, as the eve of the new millennium approaches unity
among all Christians of the various confessions will increase until they reach
full communion." John Paul II, Tertio Millennio Adveniente, 16

"Keep close to the Mother of God as if you were the child Jesus clinging to her
robes while walking down a dusty and busy crowded street and you'll always be
safe."

* * *

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ROMAN CATHOLIC NEWS

Volume 3, Issue 88

WEDNESDAY 7 MAY 2003

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WEAR THE BROWN SCAPULAR OF OUR LADY OF MOUNT CARMEL AND
PRAY THE ROSARY DAILY FOR THE CONVERSION OF THE WHOLE
WORLD AND FOR CHURCH UNITY

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INSIDE THIS ISSUE:
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• Young Nun's Testimony Before Pope and Spanish Youth
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• John Paul II Grieves for 10 Hostages Killed in Colombia
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• Pope Considering Another Trip to Spain
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• Philippine Episcopate Calls for Immediate Cease-fire in Mindanao
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• Discalced Carmelites Elect New General Superior
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• Role of Priests in Catechesis of Europe Is Studied
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• Swiss Guards Swear In 32 Recruits
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• European Christians Again Ask Mention in Constitution
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• Mothers of Political Prisoners in Cuba Demand Justice
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• CATALOGUE OF LINKS
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• EUCHARISTIC PRAYER IN HONOR OF THE SORROWFUL HEART OF MARY
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• DAILY REMINDER
------------------------------------------------------------
• ROMAN CATHOLIC NEWS ARCHIVES
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• COPYRIGHT NOTICES
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Young Nun's Testimony Before Pope and Spanish Youth

Sister Ruth de Jesús Tells of Her Vocation

MADRID, Spain, MAY 6, 2003 (Zenit.org).- At John Paul II's meeting Saturday
night with almost 1 million youths at the Cuatro Vientos air base, a young nun's
testimony wrung applause and tears from the audience.

Here is the testimony of Sister Ruth de Jesús, of the Sisters of the Company of
the Cross. The congregation's founder, Ángela de la Cruz, was canonized Sunday.


Dear Holy Father:

I am Sister Ruth de Jesús. I am 28 years old. I belong to the Sisters of the
Company of the Cross, founded by Blessed Ángela de la Cruz, whom Your Holiness
will canonize tomorrow. I entered when I was 20.

Although I am a junior with temporary vows, I am committed to Jesus forever with
an undivided love, in a life of prayer and service to the poorest, the sick and
the abandoned in their own homes. I wash their clothes, clean their homes, cook
their food, dress their sores, and watch over them at night. Most important of
all, I give them all the love they need, because Jesus gives it to me in prayer.
God is love, and I return his love by loving the poor, giving them my youth and
my whole life.

Before entering the institute, I led a normal life. I liked music, beautiful
things, art, friendship, adventure. I often dreamed about my future, but one day
I saw two Sisters on the street who caught my attention because of their
recollection, quick step and peaceful look. They were young like me. I felt
empty and in my inner self I heard a voice that said to me: "What are you doing
with your life?" I wanted to justify myself: "I study, get good grades, I have
many friends." I stared at the Sisters until they disappeared from view and
wondered: Who are they? Where are they going?

Like Nicodemus, I invited Jesus into the night of my anxious heart and in
prayer, I began to talk with him. With him, I felt the call of so many brothers
who were asking me for my time, my youth, the love I had received from the Lord.
And I searched, and found the woman who, together with Mary, was closest to the
cross of Jesus -- Sister Ángela de la Cruz. She had so configured herself to
Jesus' cross that she became love for the suffering poor. She captivated me and
I wanted to be one of hers. And here I am, Holiness, conscious of what I have
left behind.

I have left everything that the young people have who are with us this evening:
freedom, money, perhaps a brilliant future, human love, perhaps some children. I
have left it all for Jesus Christ, who captured by heart to make the love of God
present to the weakest, in my poor nature of clay.

I must confess, Holiness, that I am very happy and that I wouldn't change my
life for anything or anyone. I live in the confidence of the one who called me
to be a witness and who supports me with his grace.

Thank you, Holy Father, for your dedicated life, without reservations, as a
faithful witness of the Gospel, for strengthening our faith, for quickening our
hope, and for opening our heart to the ardent love of the one who knows how to
lose his life so that others may gain it.

Thank you, Holy Father, for your life, which has marked many of us.

Thank you for coming to tell us, the young people of Spain, that the world needs
living witnesses of the Gospel; that each one of us can be one of those
courageous persons who dare to construct the new civilization of love, because
what we do not do for the poor, contemplating in them the face of Christ, will
remain undone.

Thank you again, Holy Father.

* * *

John Paul II Grieves for 10 Hostages Killed in Colombia

Governor of Antioquia and a Former Defense Minister Among the Dead

VATICAN CITY, MAY 6, 2003 (Zenit.org).- John Paul II sent a message of
condolence to Colombia when he heard of the deaths of a governor, former Defense
Minister and eight other hostages during a failed rescue attempt.

The office of the Colombian president reported Monday that the bodies of
Guillermo Gaviria, 41, governor of the department of Antioquia; former Defense
Minister Gilberto Echeverri, 66; and eight military men were found in a jungle
area of Murindo, 400 kilometers (250 miles) northwest of Bogota.

"Some of the hostages were found with a bullet in the back of the neck or behind
the ear," a statement from the president's office revealed.

According to a telegram sent by Cardinal Angelo Sodano, Vatican secretary of
state, John Paul II "received with profound sorrow the sad news of the execrable
attack" and "expresses once again staunch condemnation of the acts of terrorism
that attack peaceful coexistence and offend the most profound sentiments of the
human being."

"While offering suffrage for the eternal rest of the deceased, His Holiness
prays that God will grant his consolation and inspire sentiments of concord in
all those who grieve over the tragic consequences of violence," the papal
message said.

The papal telegram also encourages "the Colombian people to continue on the way
toward the longed for pacification."

In a statement broadcast on Radio Caracol, FARC rebels reported that the
hostages died during a rescue attempt by the army.

Some 3,000 people were kidnapped last year in Colombia, the highest number of
any country.

Seventy percent of the kidnappings are attributed to FARC, the Revolutionary
Armed Forces of Colombia, the largest leftist guerrilla group in Latin America.

A 40-year insurgent campaign had led to thousands of deaths each year in
Colombia.

* * *

Pope Considering Another Trip to Spain

MADRID, Spain, MAY 6, 2003 (Zenit.org).- John Paul II is already thinking of a
possible sixth apostolic pilgrimage to Spain, Vatican spokesman Joaquín
Navarro-Valls told Europa Press.

Asked by Queen Sofia on Sunday about another trip to Spain, the Pope responded
that he would be pleased.

He indicated that "a date will have to be fixed" for such a trip, said
Navarro-Valls and Asunción Valdés, the press director of Zarzuela Palace, the
Spanish monarchs' residence.

Navarro-Valls said that the Pope's trip to Spain this past weekend "surpassed
expectations, not only in numbers -- knowing that at times numbers are not
everything -- but in terms of cordiality, of that interaction that was
established on Saturday, especially in the meeting with young people."

* * *

Philippine Episcopate Calls for Immediate Cease-fire in Mindanao

MILF Attack Leaves 22 Dead

MANILA, Philippines, MAY 6, 2003 (Zenit.org).- The nation's episcopal conference
appealed to Philippine President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo and a guerrilla-group
leader "to order a cease-fire on all fronts" and to resume peace talks.

The Permanent Council of the conference made the appeal to Arroyo and Moro
Islamic Liberation Front leader Hashim Salamat in the wake of an attack Sunday
on the town of Siocon, in Zamboanga.

Twenty-two people, including eight civilians, died during the attack, the Misna
missionary agency reported. The MILF also took civilians as hostages.

"Cease-fire in these circumstances is the demand of sheer logic, the demand of
wisdom, the demand of compassion," the seven archbishops and bishops of the
permanent council said in a statement released today.

"War is hell for all people," they said. "The sooner we end it, the better for
combatants and civilians alike. Then a just and lasting peace could be pursued
rationally and determinedly at the negotiating table."

Church leaders regret the ongoing war in central and southern Mindanao, the
second largest island of the archipelago. The war, which began in February, has
resulted in thousands of innocent civilians taking refuge in evacuation camps in
four provinces.

"They seethe with inner rage, their human dignity shredded to pieces by a life
of total dependency," the bishops said in their statement. "They lack food,
medicines, shelter and clothes. Many of their children have died."

Archbishop Orlando Quevedo, president of the bishops' conference, heads the
Permanent Council.

In the meantime, President Arroyo demanded that the MILF to hand over the people
who attacked Siocon, before the preliminary peace talks resume Friday. "We will
not compromise against terrorism. We will pursue them wherever they breed," she
said.

* * *

Discalced Carmelites Elect New General Superior

AVILA, Spain, MAY 6, 2003 (Zenit.org).- The Discalced Carmelites have just
elected their new general superior, Father Luis Aróstegui Gamboa of Spain.

The 64-year-old succeeds Father Camilo Maccise, a Mexican, who has been general
superior for two terms.

John Paul II sent a message to the order's 89th General Chapter, meeting in
Avila. The gathering's motto is "On the Way with St. Teresa and St. John of the
Cross: Return to the Essential."

According to the Holy See's Pontifical Yearbook, the Order of Discalced
Carmelites has 20 bishops and some 4,000 religious, including 2,550 priests.

Father Aróstegui's pastoral assignments have included parish work in Dallas,
Texas, with Mexican immigrants, in the 1960s. In addition to degrees in
theology, he holds a doctorate in philosophy.

* * *

Role of Priests in Catechesis of Europe Is Studied

At a Meeting Called by the Council of European Bishops' Conferences

ROME, MAY 6, 2003 (Zenit.org).- Eighty bishops and national directors of
catechesis are meeting in Rome this week to reflect on "Priests and Catechesis
in Europe," in the context of the profound transformation undergone in this
area.

The meeting was called by the Council of European Bishops' Conferences (CCEE),
in cooperation with the Italian conference's National Catechetical Office.

In Europe, where "the number of priests decreases and the average age increases,
... the role of priests in catechesis must be rethought with realism and
confidence" in the context of "a broader reflection on the Church and, in
particular, on the role of the laity," explained Walter Ruspi, director of the
catechetical office.

Commenting on CCEE's initiative, Ruspi stressed the growing need to modify the
catechetical service, placing it within the larger context of evangelization.

"It's true that it's not always easy to renew concrete ways, although the
majority of the clergy is involving itself in this process of change," he
continued.

"This meeting of bishops delegated for catechesis, and of the respective
national directors, is an important moment of dialogue between the episcopal
conferences," he added.

"Priests are invited by the Church to live their mission of "Fathers in the
faith and guides in the life of the Spirit," Ruspi concluded.

CCEE is made up of the presidents of the present 34 episcopal conferences. It is
headed by Bishop Amédée Grab of Chur. The vice presidents are Archbishop Josip
Bozanic of Zagreb, and Cardinal Cormac Murphy-O'Connor, archbishop of
Westminster.

* * *

Swiss Guards Swear In 32 Recruits

John Paul II Thanks the Corps for Services

VATICAN CITY, MAY 6, 2003 (Zenit.org).- John Paul II thanked the Swiss Guards
for their service of guarding the person of the Pope and his residence, on the
day that 32 new recruits were sworn in.

In particular, the Holy Father pointed out the "courtesy" with which these young
men welcome "the numerous pilgrims who every day ask for their help."

"I thank you profoundly and invite you to reflect on the example of your
predecessors, some of whom even gave their lives to fulfill the mission
entrusted to them to defend the Successor of Peter," he added today.

In fact, on May 6, the guards commemorate the death of 147 Swiss soldiers who
died defending Pope Clement VII in 1527.

On Tuesday afternoon, in St. Damaso's courtyard of the Vatican Apostolic Palace,
32 new guards took the oath in the presence of Vatican authorities and of Peter
Schonenberger, president of the Swiss canton of St. Gallen.

Among the new guards is Dhani Bachmann, a young man from India, adopted as a
child by a Swiss couple.

The Pontifical Swiss Guard, founded by Pope Julius II in 1506, is currently made
up of 110 volunteers, recruited from all the Swiss cantons. Their duties also
include guarding the entrances to Vatican City, security services, and forming
an honor guard during the Holy Father's religious and diplomatic activities. A
number of guards always accompany the Pope on his journeys.

The corps includes four officers, 26 noncommissioned officers, 79 halberdiers
and one chaplain. Terms are for two years, with the possibility of renewing for
another two years, up to a maximum of 20 years.

More information is at http://www.guardiasvizzera.org.

* * *

European Christians Again Ask Mention in Constitution

ATHENS, Greece, MAY 6, 2003 (Zenit.org).- Representatives of European Christians
requested that the future European Constitution include "a clear reference to
the Christian roots of Europe."

The proposal was made today at the European Convention by participants in the
international conference on "The Principles and Values on Which to Construct
Europe." Orthodox Archbishop Christodoulos of Athens convoked the conference.

The meeting was attended by representatives of the Catholic Church and Anglican
Communion. Cardinal Roger Etchegaray, president emeritus of the Pontifical
Council for Justice and Peace, headed the delegation of the Pontifical Council
for Promoting Christian Unity. The Anglicans were represented by Bishop Richard
Chartres of London.

The Orthodox attending the meeting were Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomeos I of
Constantinople, and representatives of the Russian, Albanian and Romanian
Orthodox Churches.


* * *

Mothers of Political Prisoners in Cuba Demand Justice

Appeal to Aid to the Church in Need

HAVANA, MAY 6, 2003 (Zenit.org).- The mothers of dissidents arrested recently by
the Cuban regime have demanded the immediate release of the their sons.

In an appeal addressed to the international Catholic charity Aid to the Church
in Need, the mothers state: "Our sons have committed only one 'crime,' and that
is to defend human rights in Cuba by peaceful means." The document was reported
by the Latin American bishops' council.

"In numerous official declarations the Cuban government has pledged itself to
respect human rights, notably at the conclusion of every summit of Latin
American states," the document stresses.

"But instead our government has adopted a state policy far removed from this,
which includes the systematic abuse of human rights. ... By means of such
repressive measures the government is hoping to silence the voice of peace," the
letter continues.

The mothers are appealing for justice to international organizations, among them
the U.N. Commission on Human Rights, the Inter-American Court of Human Rights,
the European Commission, and the High Commissioner for Human Rights.

They are also calling on the Catholic bishops' conference and ecumenical council
of Cuba to pass on this appeal to John Paul II and to the World Council of
Churches.

The Castro government arrested 75 dissidents in February and March, the majority
intellectuals and journalists. They were sentenced after summary trials to up to
28 years of imprisonment.

Almost half the dissidents belong to the Christian Liberation Movement, a
peaceful initiative that promotes democracy and the defense of human rights in
Cuba.

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AUDIO RECORDINGS OF THE DIVINE OFFICE: recited by the
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8. BIOGRAPHY OF MAMA GILI WITH PHOTO
<http://www.holyfaceofjesus.com/mama.html>
Then once inside click on
PRAYER FOR THE BEATIFICATION OF MAMA GILI

Cause of Mama Gili as Servant of God (Part 1)
<http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Roman-Catholic-News/message/33>

Cause of Mama Gili as Servant of God (Part 2)
<http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Roman-Catholic-News/message/37>

Need a Miracle?
<http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Roman-Catholic-News/message/55>

Dolores Immacolata "Mama" Gili (1892-1985)
<http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Roman-Catholic-News/message/117>

MAMA GILI GUILD

The Mama Gili Guild was established several years ago to gather, collect, and
publish information on Dolores Immacolata Gili (1892-1985) for an investigation
into her cause as a Servant of God, as well as to promote her cause and to
perpetuate her cult by directing prayer groups assembled in her honor. It has
continuously enjoyed the ecclesiastical approval of Theodore Cardinal McCarrick,
and the Most Reverend John Joseph Myers, Archbishop of Newark, New Jersey.

Call or write today regarding favors granted through the intercession of Dolores
Immacolata "Mama" Gili, or, for more information about the cause of her
investigation for canonization to:

Rev. Dante DiGirolamo, Director
Mama Gili Guild
P. O. Box 455
Kearny, New Jersey 07032
Phone (973) 412-1170
Fax (973) 412-7011

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9. ABBAYE SAINT-JOSEPH DE CLAIRVAL

The Benedictine monks of Abbaye Saint-Joseph de Clairval mail a free monthly
newsletter to anyone who requests it. Also free of charge are: the tract about
the divinity of Jesus Christ; tract about the Truths of the Catholic Religion;
scapular of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, with explanatory notice; the promises of
the Sacred Heart; the mysteries of the Rosary.

Sample Newsletter
<http://userpage.fu-berlin.de/~vlaisney/lettre.cgi?language=EN>

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France

Phone.: 03 80 96 22 31
Fax: 03 80 96 25 29
Email: <englishspoken@...> or <stjoseph.flavigny@...>

<http://www.clairval.com>

* * *

EUCHARISTIC PRAYER IN HONOR OF THE SORROWFUL HEART OF MARY

When the Eucharistic host is elevated at Mass say:

"Eternal Father, through the Sorrowful and Immaculate Heart of Mary, I offer you
the crucified Body of Your dearly beloved Son, Jesus Christ, in reparation for
all the sins committed against you and for the conversion and salvation of the
whole world."

When the Eucharistic chalice is elevated at Mass say:

"Eternal Father, through the Sorrowful and Immaculate Heart of Mary, I offer you
the precious Blood of Your dearly beloved Son, Jesus Christ, in reparation for
all the sins committed against you and for the conversion and salvation of the
whole world."

* * *

DAILY REMINDER

"during this important time, as the eve of the new millennium approaches unity
among all Christians of the various confessions will increase until they reach
full communion." John Paul II, Tertio Millennio Adveniente, 16

"Keep close to the Mother of God as if you were the child Jesus clinging to her
robes while walking down a dusty and busy crowded street and you'll always be
safe."

* * *

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ROMAN CATHOLIC NEWS

Volume 3, Issue 89

THURSDAY 8 MAY 2003

* * *

WEAR THE BROWN SCAPULAR OF OUR LADY OF MOUNT CARMEL AND
PRAY THE ROSARY DAILY FOR THE CONVERSION OF THE WHOLE
WORLD AND FOR CHURCH UNITY

* * *

INSIDE THIS ISSUE:
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• Pope Evaluates His Visit to Spain
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• On the Relation Between Eucharist and Mary in Tradition
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• On the Art of Being a Priest Today
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• Bishop Named for Toronto Ukrainian Catholic Eparchy
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• OTHER PONTIFICAL ACTS
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• Woman Appointed President of Academy of Archaeology
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• Project Aims to Promote Dialogue Between Faith and Science
------------------------------------------------------------
• Christian Medical Centers in Indonesia Giving Free Care to Muslim Poor
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• CATALOGUE OF LINKS
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• EUCHARISTIC PRAYER IN HONOR OF THE SORROWFUL HEART OF MARY
------------------------------------------------------------
• DAILY REMINDER
------------------------------------------------------------
• ROMAN CATHOLIC NEWS ARCHIVES
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• COPYRIGHT NOTICES
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Pope Evaluates His Visit to Spain

It Is Urgent to Propose "the Lasting Values of the Spirit"

VATICAN CITY, MAY 7, 2003 (Zenit.org).- Here is a translation of the address
John Paul II delivered at today's general audience, which he dedicated to
comment on his apostolic trip to Spain last weekend.

Dear Brothers and Sisters:

1. Today I wish to speak about the apostolic trip I made to Spain, last Saturday
and Sunday, whose theme was "You Will Be My Witnesses."

I thank the Lord for granting me the grace to visit for the fifth time this
noble and beloved nation, and I renew my expression of cordial gratitude to the
cardinal archbishop of Madrid, to the pastors, and to the whole Church of Spain,
to Their Majesties the King and Queen, as well as to the head of government and
other authorities who welcomed me with so much attention and affection.

From the moment of my arrival, I had the opportunity to express the esteem that
the Successor of Peter has for that portion of the People of God who -- for
almost 2,000 years -- have been pilgrims in Iberian land and have played an
important role in the evangelization of Europe and the world. At the same time,
I wished to express my appreciation for the social progress of the country,
requesting that it always be based on those authentic and perennial values that
constitute the precious heritage of the whole European continent.

2. There were two principal moments in this pastoral pilgrimage: the important
meeting with young people on Saturday afternoon, and the holy Mass, with the
canonization of five blessed, on Sunday morning.

At the Cuatro Vientos air base in Madrid, at the vigil of young people, which
had the recitation of the rosary as a background, I had the opportunity to
propose again in synthesis the message of the apostolic letter "Rosarium
Virginis Mariae" and of the Year of the Rosary that we are observing. I invited
young people to be ever more men and women of solid interior life, contemplating
assiduously, together with Mary, Christ and his mysteries.

This is precisely the most effective antidote to the risks of consumerism, to
which the man of today is exposed. To the suggestions of the ephemeral values of
the visible world, which a certain kind of technological communication proposes,
it is urgent to oppose the lasting values of the spirit, which can only be
attained by recollecting oneself interiorly through contemplation and prayer.

Moreover, I was able to see with joy that young people in the midst of their
contemporaries know how to become increasingly protagonists of the new
evangelization, ready to spend their energies in the service of Christ and his
Kingdom. I entrusted to the Virgin the young people of Madrid and of the whole
of Spain, who are the future and hope of the Church and of that nation's
society.

3. The following day the solemn eucharistic celebration took place in central
Columbus Square. In the presence of the royal family, of the episcopate, and of
the authorities of the country, before a vast assembly including representatives
of all the ecclesial components, I had the joy to proclaim saints five children
of Spain: Pedro Poveda Castroverde, priest and martyr; José María Rubio y
Peralta, priest; and religious Genoveva Torres Morales, Ángela de la Cruz and
María Maravillas de Jesús.

These authentic disciples of Christ and witnesses of his resurrection are an
example for Christians of the whole world: Drawing the necessary strength from
prayer, they were able to fulfill the tasks entrusted to them by God in
contemplative life, in pastoral ministry, in the educational field, in the
apostolate of Spiritual Exercises, in charity toward the poor. May the believers
and ecclesial communities of Spain, in particular, be inspired by them, so that
in our days also that land blessed by God may continue to produce abundant
fruits of evangelical perfection.

To this end, I exhorted the Christians of Spain to remain faithful to the
Gospel, to defend and promote the unity of the family, to preserve and renew
continually the Catholic identity that is the nation's source of pride. It will
be in virtue of the perennial values of its tradition that that noble country
will be able to make its contribution to the construction of the new Europe.

4. This fifth apostolic trip to Spain has confirmed a profound conviction in me:
The old nations of Europe retain a Christian spirit, which constitutes a whole
with the "genius" and history of the respective peoples. Unfortunately,
secularism threatens the fundamental values, but the Church is determined to
work to continually maintain alive this spiritual and cultural tradition.

Appealing to the greatness of the Spanish spirit, formed by solid human and
Christian principles, I wished to address especially to young people the words
of Christ: "You will be my witnesses." I repeat these words today, assuring the
Church and the people of Spain, as well as all of you here present, my prayer
strengthened by a special blessing.

[Translation by ZENIT]

[At the end of the audience, the Holy Father gave this summary in English:]

Dear Brothers and Sisters,

I wish to speak briefly today about my Pastoral Visit to Spain last Saturday and
Sunday. I thank the Lord for granting me the grace to visit this country for a
fifth time, and I am grateful to Their Majesties the King and Queen, to the
political and civil authorities, to the Church leaders and to the beloved
Spanish people for their enthusiastic and affectionate welcome.

The two principal highlights of my pilgrimage were the meeting with young people
on Saturday afternoon and the canonization of five new Saints on Sunday morning.
At both these events, I was able to exhort the Christians of Spain to remain
faithful to the Gospel of Jesus Christ, to promote the unity of the family, and
to renew constantly the Catholic identity of the nation. I reminded everyone,
and the young people in particular, of Christ's words, words which I repeat to
all present here today: "You will be my witnesses."

To the English-speaking pilgrims present at this Audience, especially those from
England, Scotland, Finland, the Russian Federation, India, Canada, and the
United States of America, I offer special greetings. Upon all of you, I
cordially invoke the grace and peace of the Risen Savior.

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On the Relation Between Eucharist and Mary in Tradition

Interview With Father Jesús Castellano Cervera

ROME, MAY 7, 2003 (Zenit.org).- In his encyclical "Ecclesia de Eucharistia" John
Paul II dedicates Chapter 6 to the "School of Mary, 'Woman of the Eucharist.'"

To understand in greater depth the relation between the Blessed Virgin and the
Eucharist, ZENIT interviewed Discalced Carmelite Father Jesús Castellano
Cervera, president of the Teresianum School of Theology and an expert in Marian
studies and consultor of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith.

Q: Don't you consider somewhat singular the Pope's decision to dedicate a whole
chapter to Mary in an encyclical on the Eucharist?

Father Castellano: Mary's relation to the Eucharist is evident, especially if
two fundamental aspects of the Eucharist are considered.

The first is the continuity of the mystery of the Incarnation, exactly as John
presents it in Chapter 6 of the Gospel: indissoluble connection between the Word
made flesh [see John 1:14] and the flesh that he gives for the life of the world
[see John 6:51 and following]. The chapter in the prologue of the Gospel, verse
14, uses the same expression "the Word became flesh," and also "I shall give you
my flesh."

In the measure that the mystery of the Incarnation is connected to the Virgin,
of whom the Word takes flesh, we can say that it is a central aspect of the
Eucharist, and not a devotional aspect.

St. Augustine himself said in the Commentary on Psalm 98:9: "Of the flesh of
Mary, he took flesh, in this flesh the Lord walked here, and he has given us
this same flesh to eat for our salvation; and no one eats that flesh without
having first adored it ... as we do not sin adoring it but sin if we do not
adore it."

The second fundamental aspect is that the Eucharist is the memorial of the death
of Christ, and in that moment of Calvary, John recalls Mary's presence at the
foot of the cross. It is a presence in which the Virgin is associated with the
mystery and with the offering of Christ to the Father, and in the offering of
herself to the Father.

We cannot not think of the Virgin Mary, present in this mystery, of which the
Eucharist is the sacramental connection; therefore, either because the
Incarnation or because of the sacrifice of the cross, Mary is present.

Moreover, there are numerous expressions of the Fathers of the Church that bring
the mystery of the Incarnation closer to that of the Eucharist.

Q: Could you give an example?

Father Castellano: Peter Chrysologus said that Christ "is the bread that sowed
in the Virgin, leavened in the flesh, kneaded in the Passion, baked in the oven
of the sepulcher, kept in the Church, taken to the altars, gives the faithful
heavenly food every day."

In the Summa Theologiae, St. Thomas Aquinas made a comparison between the
virginal birth, which is of a supernatural order, and the eucharistic
conversion, which is also supernatural.

The relation between the Eucharist and the Virgin is an integral part of the
whole Tradition. In some Eastern rites, for example in the Ethiopian liturgy,
they recite: "You are the basket of this bread of burning flame and the cup of
this wine. O Mary, who produce in your womb the fruit of the oblation."

And also: "O Virgin, who brought to fruition what we are about to eat and who
made to gush forth what we are about to drink. O bread that lives in you:
life-giving bread and salvation for the one who eats it with faith."

Q: However, we must admit that at present this relation between Mary and the
Eucharist is not known or reflected upon.

Father Castellano: In reality, the Pontiffs have always stressed this aspect of
Tradition. Paul VII, for example, in "Marialis Cultus" exhorted [us] "to live
the Eucharist with the sentiments of faith and love of Mary, Virgin who
listened, Virgin of prayer, Virgin who offered, Virgin Mother, as well as Virgin
model and teacher of spiritual worship in daily life, transforming herself in a
pleasing offering to God."

We could also refer to John Paul II, who introduced the Institution of the
Eucharist among the luminous mysteries of the holy rosary.

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On the Art of Being a Priest Today

Archbishop Addresses Meeting on Clergy and Catechesis

ROME, MAY 7, 2003 (Zenit.org).- A priest won't be able to provide good service
if he remains outside the social and cultural life of his own society, says a
Church leader.

Archbishop Josip Bozanic of Zagreb, Croatia, made that point when addressing the
80 participants in the meeting on "Priests and Catechesis in Europe."

"A priest does not render good service -- even if he is very generous, very
devout, and genuinely dedicated to the Church -- if he remains outside of the
social and cultural life of the society in which he lives," he said.

Organized by the Council of European Bishops' Conferences (CCEE in collaboration
with the National Catechetical Office of the Italian episcopal conference, the
event has gathered bishops and national directors of catechesis of 30 European
countries, SIR agency reported. The event ends Thursday.

In his address, Archbishop Bozanic, who is also vice president of CCEE, stressed
that today a priest "must also be a man of his time, fully knowledgeable in
history and in his community, open to the real problems of the times, and with a
genuine cultural, social and political sensibility."

Priests must be "convincing and representative, at the human and believing
level," and they must show that they have "emotional balance, a critical sense,
inner unity, the capacity for relations and dialogue, a constructive spirit, and
willingness to work in a team," the archbishop emphasized.

In fact, it is an "art" to be a priest at the service of the Church and of the
community, where the priest must know how to "promote profound relations,
develop a leading role for the parish, and allow each person to feel
appreciated," he said.

From this derives the need to "overcome two opposite risks," which threaten the
figure of the priest: "that of authoritarian conduct -- and even more often --
excessive permissiveness -- perhaps more current today," the Croatian prelate
said.

CCEE includes the presidents of the 34 European episcopal conferences. Its
president is Bishop Amédée Grab of Chur, Switzerland.


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Bishop Named for Toronto Ukrainian Catholic Eparchy

TORONTO, MAY 7, 2003 (Zenit.org).- John Paul II named Father Stephen Victor
Chmilar as the new bishop for the Ukrainian Catholic Eparchy of Toronto and
Eastern Canada.

He will succeed Bishop Cornelius John Pasichny, who is retiring.

Bishop-elect Chmilar's episcopal consecration will be celebrated July 23 at
Dormition of the Blessed Virgin Mary Parish in Mississauga, Ontario, where he is
pastor.

Born May 24, 1945, in Lamont, Alberta, he is the son of Steve Chmilar and
Alexandra Osinchuk. As a member of the Order of St. Basil the Great, he was
ordained a priest on June 11, 1972.

At the time of his nomination he was chancellor, a member of the Presbyteral
Council, and a member of the College of Consultors of the Eparchy of Toronto.

The eparchy has 89 diocesan priests, nine religious priests, 29 women and
non-ordained men religious, and a lay pastoral minister, serving a Ukrainian
Catholic population of 41,010 in 76 parishes and missions.


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OTHER PONTIFICAL ACTS

VATICAN CITY, MAY 7, 2003 (VIS) - The Holy Father:

- Appointed Bishop Antonio Arregui Yarza of Ibarra, Ecuador as metropolitan
archbishop of Guayaquil (area 18,711, population 3,600,000, Catholics 3,400,000,
priests 242, permanent deacons 24, religious 606), Ecuador. The archbishop-elect
was born in Onate, Spain in 1939 and was ordained a priest in 1964 and a bishop
in 1990. The Holy Father accepted the resignation from the same archdiocese
presented by Archbishop Juan Ignacio Larrea Holguin, upon having reached the age
limit.

- Appointed Professor Letizia Pani Ermini as president of the Roman Pontifical
Academy of Archeology.

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Woman Appointed President of Academy of Archaeology

VATICAN CITY, MAY 7, 2003 (Zenit.org).- Letizia Pani Ermini, an Italian
specialist in medieval archaeology, was appointed by John Paul II as president
of the Pontifical Roman Academy of Archaeology.

Pani Ermini has been the academy's secretary. The first woman to be appointed to
a post at this level in the Holy See, she is succeeding Monsignor Victor Saxer.

Founded in 1810, the academy is meant to "promote the study of archaeology and
of ancient and medieval art," the Pontifical Yearbook explains.

In addition, the academy "illustrates the Holy See's archaeological and artistic
monuments," and "promotes learning and the development of culture through
scientific communications, conferences, publications, meetings and other forms
of research and study."

The academy's "protector" is the Vatican secretary of state, at present Cardinal
Angelo Sodano. The institution has 140 fellows.

Pani Ermini will form part of the Council for Coordination Among the Pontifical
Academies, presided over by Cardinal Paul Poupard, president of the Pontifical
Council for Culture.

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Project Aims to Promote Dialogue Between Faith and Science

STOQ Includes Holy See, Pontifical Universities and Templeton Foundation

VATICAN CITY, MAY 7, 2003 (Zenit.org).- The Holy See, three pontifical
universities and the Templeton Foundation have launched an unprecedented project
to promote dialogue between faith and science.

The STOQ Project -- for science, theology and the ontological quest -- is
directed by the Pontifical Council for Culture.

Supported financially by the Pennsylvania-based Templeton Foundation, the
initiative is being carried out by the Lateran University, the Gregorian
University and the Regina Apostolorum Athenaeum.

The project seeks to foster relations between the Churches and Christian
ecclesial communities with the scientific world, the organizers explained at a
press conference Tuesday at the Pontifical Academy of Sciences.

Its objective is to form specialized personnel in the area of dialogue between
science and faith, through specific programs of study offered by each of the
universities.

The programs are geared to philosophy and theology students of Roman schools and
to university students with a solid scientific formation, who wish to study the
philosophical and theological implications of modern science.

At the press conference, Cardinal Paul Poupard, president of the Pontifical
Council for Culture, said that the project should become "a cornerstone in the
history of relations between the Church and science."

Its advent coincides with "a new stage of the dialogue between science and
faith," coming at a time when the climate "has changed profoundly, both on the
part of scientists as well as on the part of the Catholic Church," he said.

"The Church needs science, and science needs religion," the cardinal added.
"Science can purify religion of the error of superstition. As a way of knowing
the truth, the Church cannot do without science."

"Religion, for its part, can purify science of the idolatry of the scientific
spirit and false absolutes," he added. What is more, science needs to "recover
its sapiential dimension."

In a word, the cardinal continued, it is an attempt to create an alliance
between science and conscience so that "the trinomial
science-technology-conscience is at the service of the cause of the authentic
good of man, of every man, and of all men."

Each of the three pontifical universities will focus on a particular area of
research.

The Gregorian will study the problems of the foundation of the philosophy of
science and of nature.

The Lateran will concentrate on the systematic formulation of the relation
between the scientific and humanistic disciplines, using the discipline of
formal ontology, paying special attention to an "anthropology for the third
millennium."

Regina Apostolorum will focus on relations between theology, philosophy and life
sciences, with special attention to the ethical implications, that is,
bioethics.

The project provides for joint initiatives and programs with other universities,
such as Princeton and Harvard's Divinity School, with the possibility of
offering double recognition, as well as fellowships to write doctoral theses in
top universities.

An international congress on science and religion is planned for November 2004,
in the course of the project's second academic year.

The initiative will be enhanced with electronic and printed publications on the
key arguments, as well as the creation of a Web page for the exchange of
information on the relation between science and faith.


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Christian Medical Centers in Indonesia Giving Free Care to Muslim Poor

JAKARTA, Indonesia, MAY 7, 2003 (ZENIT.org-Fides).- Poor Muslims in the Diocese
of Manado in Sulawesi, eastern Indonesia, will be given free medical treatment
at hospitals and health centers run by local Christians.

This is a sign of better relations between Protestants and Muslims who in recent
years in the nearby Moluccas and in Sulawesi engaged in bloody clashes that left
15,000 dead and a million homeless.

Father John Lengkong, secretary of the diocese, says that the Catholic Church
locally is sponsoring free medical and health care through Friday, in the seven
main towns of the diocese.

Many poor people have already requested medical examinations and operations,
adding their names to long waiting lists at Christian medical centers.

The Manado Diocese proclaimed 2003 a year of "Love, Not Violence" with a series
of initiatives to promote reconciliation in a society still wounded by the
conflict. Events planned include charity activities, and ecumenical and
interreligious meetings. Protestants and Muslims alike have backed the
initiative.

Manado Diocese covers an area of 90,000 square kilometers (36,000 square miles),
with a population of 4 million, of whom 124,000 are Catholics. Muslims are the
majority.


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Volume 3, Issue 90

FRIDAY 9 MAY 2003

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WEAR THE BROWN SCAPULAR OF OUR LADY OF MOUNT CARMEL AND
PRAY THE ROSARY DAILY FOR THE CONVERSION OF THE WHOLE
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• John Paul II's Address to Youth in Madrid
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• Priest Is "Catechist of Catechists," Says John Paul II
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• Date Set for Pope's Trip to Bosnia
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• Cardinals Invited to Celebrate John Paul II's 25th Anniversary
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• Spanish Bishops Want to Make the Most of Pope's Visit
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• Poverty a Major Enemy of Peace, Says Archbishop Martino
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• Taiwanese Cardinal Asks for Calm Amid SARS Scare
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• PELANGI COMMUNITY FOUNDATION NEEDS YOUR SUPPORT
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• CATALOGUE OF LINKS
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John Paul II's Address to Youth in Madrid

"It Is Worthwhile Dedicating Oneself to the Cause of Christ"

VATICAN CITY, MAY 8, 2003 (Zenit.org).- Here is a translation of the address
John Paul II gave at the Cuatro Vientos air base in Madrid, Spain, last
Saturday. More than 700,000 young people were on hand.

Dear Young People, Dear Friends:

I am back with you again. We know one another from previous meetings, such as
the one in Toronto, Canada. I embrace each one of you.

1. I greet you affectionately, young people of Madrid and Spain! Many of you
have come from far away, from all the dioceses and regions of the country, and
from America and other countries of the world. I am deeply touched by your warm
and cordial welcome. I confess to you that I have been looking forward very much
to this meeting with you.

I greet you and I repeat to you the same words I used when I addressed the young
people in Santiago Bernabéu Stadium during my first visit to Spain more than 20
years ago: "You are the hope of the Church and of society ... I continue to
believe in young people, in you" (November 3, 1982, n. 1).

I embrace you with great affection, and with you, I also greet the bishops,
priests and other pastoral collaborators who accompany you on your journey of
faith.

I am grateful for the presence of Their Royal Highnesses, the Prince of
Asturias, the Duke and Duchess of Lugo, and the Duke and Duchess of Palma, as
well as the Authorities of the Spanish Government.

I would also like to thank Archbishop Braulio Rodríguez, president of the
Episcopal Commission of the Lay Apostolate, and the young people, Margarita and
José, for their cordial words of welcome on behalf of everyone here. I greet
Archbishop Manuel Estepa, Military Ordinary, and the Military Authorities who
are giving us hospitality at this Air Base.

2. Dear young people, the grace of God must shine forth in your lives, as it
shone in Mary, full of grace.

At this Vigil you have fittingly wished to meditate on the mysteries of the
Rosary, putting into practice the ancient spiritual maxim: "To Jesus through
Mary." Undoubtedly, in the Rosary we learn from Mary to contemplate the beauty
of the face of Christ, and to feel the depth of his love. As we begin this
prayer, therefore, let us turn our gaze to the Mother of the Lord and ask her to
guide us to her Son Jesus:

"Queen of Heaven, rejoice!
For Christ whom you deserved to bear in your womb has risen! Alleluia!".

[After the proclamation of the Mysteries of the Rosary and the testimonies of
five teen-agers, the Holy Father addressed the young people, calling them to be
fearless disciples of Jesus as they live his message of hope each day. Here is a
translation of the Pope's Address, given in Spanish.]

1. Led by the hand of the Virgin Mary and accompanied by the example and
intercession of the new Saints, we have revisited in prayer several moments in
the life of Jesus.

Indeed, in its simplicity and depth the Rosary is a true compendium of the
Gospel and leads to the very heart of the Christian message: "God so loved the
world that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish
but have eternal life" (Jn 3:16).

Mary, in addition to being our Mother who is close, discreet and understanding,
is the best Teacher for achieving knowledge of the truth through contemplation.
The drama of contemporary culture is the lack of interiority, the absence of
contemplation. Without interiority culture has no content; it is like a body
that has not yet found its soul. What can humanity do without interiority?
Unfortunately, we know the answer very well. When the contemplative spirit is
missing, life is not protected and all that is human is denigrated. Without
interiority, modern man puts his own integrity at risk.

Never separate action from contemplation

2. Dear young people, I invite you to be part of the "School of the Virgin
Mary." She is the incomparable model of contemplation and wonderful example of
fruitful, joyful, and enriching interiority. She will teach you never to
separate action from contemplation, so as to contribute to making a great dream
come true: the birth of the new Europe in the spirit. A Europe that is faithful
to its Christian roots, not closed in on itself but open to dialogue and
collaboration with the other peoples of the earth; a Europe aware that it is
called to be the beacon of civilization and an incentive to progress for the
world, determined to combine its efforts and its creativity to serve peace and
solidarity among peoples.

"Never let yourselves be discouraged by evil'

3. Beloved young people, you know well how concerned I am for peace in the
world. The spiral of violence, terrorism, and war still causes hatred and death,
even in our day. Peace, as we know, is first of all a gift from on High for
which we must constantly ask and which, furthermore, we must all build together
by means of a profound inner conversion. Consequently, today I want to exhort
you to work to build peace and be artisans of peace. Respond to blind violence
and inhuman hatred with the fascinating power of love. Overcome enmity with the
force of forgiveness. Keep far away from any form of exasperated nationalism,
racism, and intolerance. Witness with your life that ideas are not imposed but
proposed. Never let yourselves be discouraged by evil! For this you will need
the help of prayer and the consolation that is born from an intimate friendship
with Christ. Only in this way, living the experience of God's love and radiating
Gospel fellowship, will you be able to be the builders of a better world,
genuine peaceful and peacemaking men and women.

Do not be afraid to talk about Christ

4. Tomorrow I will have the joy of canonizing five new Saints, sons and
daughters of this noble Nation and of this Church. They "were young like you,
full of energy, joy, and love of life. Their encounter with Christ transformed
their lives. ... Thus, they were enabled to attract other young people, their
friends, and to create associations for prayer, evangelization, and charity
which still endure" (Message to the Spanish Bishops on the occasion of the Holy
Father's Apostolic Visit, n. 4).

Dear young people, go forward with confidence to meet Jesus! And like the new
Saints, do not be afraid to talk about him! For Christ is the true answer to all
questions about man and his destiny. You, young people, must become the apostles
of your peers. I know well that this is not easy. You will often be tempted to
say like the Prophet Jeremiah: "Ah, Lord God! Behold, I do not know how to
speak, for I am only a youth" (Jer 1:6). Do not be disheartened for you are not
alone: the Lord will always accompany you, with his grace and the gift of his
Spirit.

"It is worthwhile to give one's life for the Gospel"

5. The Lord's faithful presence makes you capable of taking on the commitment of
the new evangelization, to which all the Church's children are called. It is a
task for all. Lay people play a lead role in it, especially husbands and wives
and Christian families; nevertheless, today evangelization urgently needs
priests and consecrated persons. This is why I want to say to each one of you,
young people: if you hear the call of God that says to you: "Follow me!" (Mk
2:14; Lk 5:27), do not silence his call. Be generous, respond like Mary,
offering God the joyful "yes" of yourself and your life.

I give you my own witness: I was ordained a priest when I was 26 years old.
Fifty-six years have passed since then. So how old is the Pope? Almost 83! A
young man of 83! Looking back and remembering those years of my life, I can
assure you that it is worthwhile dedicating oneself to the cause of Christ and,
out of love for him, devoting oneself to serving humanity. It is worthwhile to
give one's life for the Gospel and for one's brothers and sisters! How many
hours are there still to go until midnight? Three hours. Just three hours until
midnight and then comes morning.

6. To conclude, I would like to call on Mary, the shining star that announces
the Sun that is born from on High, Jesus Christ:

Hail, Mary, full of grace!
This evening I pray to you for the youth of Spain,
young people full of dreams and hopes.
They are the dawn watchmen,
the people of the beatitudes;
they are the living hope of the Church and of the Pope.
Holy Mary, Mother of the young,
intercede so that they may be witnesses of the Risen Christ,
humble and courageous apostles of the third millennium,
generous heralds of the Gospel.
Holy Mary, Immaculate Virgin,
pray with us,
pray for us. Amen.

[Translation by L'Osservatore Romano]


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Priest Is "Catechist of Catechists," Says John Paul II

Asks Clergy Not to Be Distracted by Secondary Occupations

VATICAN CITY, MAY 8, 2003 (Zenit.org).- Calling the priest a "catechist of
catechists," John Paul II urged the clergy not to neglect this task for the sake
of secondary duties.

"Insofar as he is the first catechist in the community, the priest, especially
if he is a parish priest, is called to be the first believer and disciple of the
Word of God, and to dedicate assiduous attention to discernment and the support
of vocations for the catechetical service," the Pope said.

"As catechist of catechists, he must be concerned about his spiritual, doctrinal
and cultural formation," the Holy Father said.

He was addressing the participants in the congress on "The Task of Priests in
Catechesis in Europe," organized by the Council of Bishops' Conferences of
Europe (www.ccee.ch).

"Today the priest's ministry increasingly extends its boundaries in pastoral
realms that enrich the Christian community, but which at times run the risk of
dispersing his action in a thousand commitments and activities," the Pope said.

"His presence in catechesis is weakened and can be reduced to specific times
that are not very incisive for the formation itself of the catechists," he
warned.

On the contrary, the priest "must feel the transmitting of the Gospel as a duty
toward the whole people of God, and must do so with the most careful theological
and cultural preparation," John Paul II said.

In carrying out this task, he asked the priests for obedience to all the
instructions in the matter of catechesis and the magisterium of each bishop, of
the episcopal conferences, as well as "the study and use of the Catechism of the
Catholic Church."

The Pope said that the Catechism is the "indispensable vademecum offered to
priests, catechists and all the faithful, to direct the catechesis in ways of
genuine fidelity to God and to the human beings of our time."

Lastly, the Holy Father said that "catechesis in the family, in the working
world, in the school and university, through the media and the new languages,
corresponds to priests and laymen, parishes and movements."

"All are called to cooperate in the new evangelization, to maintain and
revitalize the common Christian roots," he added. "The Christian faith is for
European peoples the richest heritage to realize their true spiritual, economic
and social progress."

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Date Set for Pope's Trip to Bosnia

VATICAN CITY, MAY 8, 2003 (Zenit.org).- John Paul II will visit Banja Luka in
Bosnia and Herzegovina on June 22, his 101st international apostolic trip, the
Vatican confirmed.

On that Sunday the Pope will beatify Ivan Merz (1896-1928), born in that city of
the Srpska Republic, an entity of Serbian majority in Bosnia and Herzegovina,
Vatican press office director Joaquín Navarro-Valls said today.

Following his trip to Spain last weekend, the Pope is now planning his 100th
international trip, to Croatia, from June 5-9. He plans to go to Mongolia
sometime in August.

Ivan Merz, a philosopher and theologian, was a consecrated layman who dedicated
his life to the education of youth in Catholic Action. His motto was
"Sacrifice-Eucharist-Apostolate." Merz played a key role in the liturgical
movement among Croatian Catholics.

http://www.ffdi.hr/ivan-merz

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Cardinals Invited to Celebrate John Paul II's 25th Anniversary

VATICAN CITY, MAY 8, 2003 (Zenit.org).- All the cardinals of the Church have
been invited to celebrate with John Paul II the 25th anniversary of his
pontificate on Oct. 16.

"It is a historic date, a date we are happy to celebrate," Vatican Secretary of
State Cardinal Angelo Sodano said today when making the announcement.

He was addressing an international congress on John Paul II's pontificate, being
held at the Lateran University with the theme "The Church at the Service of
Man."

Cardinal Sodano was pleased with the choice of the topic, saying that "the
defense of man's liberty, of human rights, and of woman is one of the great
missions of the Pope."

The invitation to the cardinals to attend the celebrations of the anniversary of
Karol Wojtyla's election as Pope was sent by Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger, dean of
the College of Cardinals and prefect of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the
Faith.

The Church now has 168 cardinals, including 112 under age 80 who could vote in a
conclave.

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Spanish Bishops Want to Make the Most of Pope's Visit

Urge Youth to Speak of Christ "Without Fear"

MADRID, Spain, MAY 8, 2003 (Zenit.org).- Spanish bishops are hoping to make the
effects of John Paul II's visit felt for a long time.

The bishops have written a note entitled "Revive Christian Roots," in which they
ask young people to speak "of Christ without fear or complexes," and exhort them
to "become apostles of young people themselves."

"We nourish the hope that the good seed, which the Pope has sown with his word
and the testimony of his life, will be generously fruitful among us. It is our
responsibility to care for it, fertilize and water it as servants of the Lord's
estate," affirms a statement of the Executive Committee of the Spanish episcopal
conference.

"We still have the message engraved in our soul, full of faith and religious
vigor, which he addressed to the very numerous young people who attended the
unforgettable meeting at Cuatro Vientos, so full of emotions, of harmonious
affection and thoughts, of paschal happiness and hope, of joy in the Spirit,"
the committee writes.

The two events the Pope presided over, in the Cuatro Vientos air base with young
people and the canonization Mass in Columbus Square, had a marked vocational
character, and the Pope himself appealed to the faithful on numerous occasions
to reflect if God was calling them to the priesthood or the consecrated life.

In their note the bishops also recall the Pope's "invitation to follow Jesus
Christ in the priesthood or the consecrated life, giving them the personal
testimony of his 56 years of a dedicated life as a priest."

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Poverty a Major Enemy of Peace, Says Archbishop Martino

Vatican Official Visiting Colombia

MEDELLIN, Colombia, MAY 8, 2003 (Zenit.org).- The principles of education for
peace are closely united to the evangelizing mission of the Church "as teacher
of peoples and expert in humanity," says a Vatican official.

Archbishop Renato Martino, president of the Pontifical Council for Justice and
Peace, delivered that message Wednesday when he addressed the clergy of the
Archdiocese of Medellin. He is visiting Colombia for the 2nd Congress of
National Reconciliation, which started Monday in the capital, Bogota.

Speaking on "Social Pastoral Care and Reconciliation at a Time of Conflict,"
Archbishop Martino said that, according to the teaching of Popes Paul VI and
John Paul II, "the new names of peace are justice, development and solidarity."

Poverty and social marginalization are among the greatest enemies of peace, the
archbishop said. Hence, a "no" to war must be accompanied by a commitment to
social justice and the defense of human dignity and freedom, he said.

However, "education for peace presupposes the recognition of the unity of the
human family and the planetary common good, and it means to educate in
distributive and social justice and in effective respect for the rights of every
many and of all peoples," the Vatican official stressed.

Archbishop Martino went on to explain that education for peace also implies
formation "in dialogue, in acceptance and in understanding of others' reasons."

Part of the endeavor of education for peace is "to give back an ethical soul to
politics and the economy," he said. "Under everyone's eyes are the perverse
effects of economic activity separated from morality and guided exclusively by
earnings and profit."

An opening to justice and solidarity "will give a new face to the economy,
transforming it in a great factor of peace," the archbishop said.

He concluded that it is necessary for every one to contribute to the cause of
peace, given that "the war can be decided by a few, but peace presupposes the
solidaristic commitment of all."

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Taiwanese Cardinal Asks for Calm Amid SARS Scare

"We Must Avoid Spreading Panic," He Says

TAIPEI, Taiwan, MAY 8, 2003 (Zenit.org).- Cardinal Paul Shan Kuo-hsi of
Kaohsiung urged a show of calm and solidarity over the SARS scare in Taiwan.

"We must avoid spreading panic over SARS among the public," he told the Fides
news service. "Instead we must pray and show solidarity with doctors and
patients."

To battle severe acute respiratory syndrome, the local Church has adopted the
same precautionary measures issued by the Church in Hong Kong, the cardinal
said.

"We ask people in church to wear face masks, avoid physical contact and receive
holy Communion in the hand," he said. "We are doing our best to prevent the
disease from spreading."

"There is tension among the people, especially because the media spread alarm
and fear of contagion," the cardinal contended.

"In every parish in Taiwan, Sunday, May 11, will be a day of special prayers for
the victims of SARS," he explained. "We bishops have urged the people to keep
praying for the patients and for the medical staff fighting the disease and to
provide all the necessary assistance."

In Taiwan most cases are reported in the north where people tend to travel more
and have more contact with mainland China and Hong Kong. SARS has also hit Fu
Jen Catholic University in Taipei, where two students in the infirmary have been
put in quarantine. Classes have been suspended for two days.

The global toll from SARS climbed above 500 dead and 7,000 infected as the World
Health Organization declared that the disease is far more deadly than it
previously thought, the Associated Press reported.

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PELANGI COMMUNITY FOUNDATION NEEDS YOUR SUPPORT

The official statistics of HIV prevalence in Malaysia indicate that there are
over 50,000 HIV positive cases with over 500 new cases detected every month.

In Malaysia we have an estimated number of 200,000 to 400,000 drug users. HIV
rate among drug users, although not researched well, is said to be very high.
Currently 76% of all reported cases of HIV are attributed to drug use.

The Pelangi Community Foundation began in September 1998 with no funding support
and has largely depended on the goodwill of individuals, like the French
Community in Kuala Lumpur, the Netherlands Embassy and Stiftung Umverteilen in
Germany. The Foundation has since grown, a reflection of its need and
importance, to serve more homeless persons living with HIV/AIDS.

Pelangi Community Foundation is predominantly run by the Franciscans (70%) sent
as missionaried  by the Missionszentrale der Franziskaner in Bonn, Germany. 
Pelangi is the only Christian Organization that provides a residential place for
Moslems suffering and dying of HIV infection. The Archbishop of Kuala Lumpur
runs a feeding program and a free clinic where Moslem are most welcome.

Pelangi's mission is to ensure that all homeless PLWHA have access to basic
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- Opportunistic infections.
- Ensure that all homeless PLWHA will be able to live
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And to achieve this, we do the following:
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When the Eucharistic host is elevated at Mass say:

"Eternal Father, through the Sorrowful and Immaculate Heart of Mary, I offer you
the crucified Body of Your dearly beloved Son, Jesus Christ, in reparation for
all the sins committed against you and for the conversion and salvation of the
whole world."

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the precious Blood of Your dearly beloved Son, Jesus Christ, in reparation for
all the sins committed against you and for the conversion and salvation of the
whole world."

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DAILY REMINDER

"during this important time, as the eve of the new millennium approaches unity
among all Christians of the various confessions will increase until they reach
full communion." John Paul II, Tertio Millennio Adveniente, 16

"Keep close to the Mother of God as if you were the child Jesus clinging to her
robes while walking down a dusty and busy crowded street and you'll always be
safe."

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Volume 3, Issue 91

MONDAY 12 MAY 2003

Feast of SS. Nereus, Acilleus, and Pancras

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WEAR THE BROWN SCAPULAR OF OUR LADY OF MOUNT CARMEL AND
PRAY THE ROSARY DAILY FOR THE CONVERSION OF THE WHOLE
WORLD AND FOR CHURCH UNITY

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• John Paul II Ordains 31 Priests for Rome
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• Address on World Day of Prayer for Vocations
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• Numbers of Seminarians Rise Even as Ranks of Priests Fall
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• Anglican Suggests That Pope Meet Periodically With Christian Leaders
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• Korean Bishops Take Step to Counter Non-Christian Trends
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• Attack on Congolese Parish Leaves 14 Dead, Including 2 Priests
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• CATALOGUE OF LINKS
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• EUCHARISTIC PRAYER IN HONOR OF THE SORROWFUL HEART OF MARY
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John Paul II Ordains 31 Priests for Rome

Calls Them a "Gift for the Church and World"

VATICAN CITY, MAY 11, 2003 (Zenit.org).- When ordaining 31 new priests in St.
Peter's Basilica, John Paul II referred to the priesthood as a "precious gift
for the Church and the world."

The newly ordained belong to the Diocese of Rome. Fourteen were from the major
Roman seminary; nine from the Redemptoris Mater Seminary, which was initiated by
the Neocatechumenal Way; and the rest from other seminaries and movements based
in the Eternal City.

The new priests come from various continents. Seventeen are Italian. The rest
are from the United States, Canada, Colombia, Uruguay, Germany, Albania, France,
South Korea and Ivory Coast.

In his homily, the Pope summarized the mission of a priest as "man of the Word"
and "man of the Eucharist."

Insofar as "man of the Word," the Pope said that the priest has "the task to
take the evangelical proclamation to the men and women of his time."

"He must do so with a profound sense of responsibility, committing himself to be
always in full harmony with the magisterium of the Church," he stressed.

Insofar as "man of the Eucharist," the priest "feels the need of an ever more
profound conformation with Jesus, Good Shepherd, Supreme and Eternal Priest,"
the Pope added.

John Paul II, who has been a priest for 56 years, then gave the young priests
his more personal advice.

"Nourish yourselves, therefore, with the Word of God; meet Christ every day,
really present in the Sacrament of the Altar," he said. "Let yourselves be
touched by the infinite love of his heart, make your eucharistic adoration
longer in the important moments of your life, those of difficult personal and
pastoral decisions, at the beginning and at the end of your days."

"I can assure you, that I have experienced this, and I have drawn strength
consolation and support," the Holy Father said.

Lastly, the Pontiff reminded the priests that they are "ministers of divine
mercy" through the administration of the sacrament of reconciliation.

"Of how many miracles and wonders realized by the mercy of God you will be
witnesses in the confessional!" he told them. He also urged them to regularly
seek divine forgiveness themselves in that sacrament.

Later, when praying the Angelus, the Pope asked the pilgrims gathered in St.
Peter's Square to thank God for the "precious gift to the Church and the world"
of the ordination of the new priests, and asked for prayers for them and for all
priests worldwide so that "they will be ever more like Christ."

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Address on World Day of Prayer for Vocations

Pope Exhorts Those Who Have Heard God's Call

VATICAN CITY, MAY 11, 2003 (Zenit.org).- Here is a translation of the address
John Paul II gave today before praying the midday Angelus with the crowds
gathered in St. Peter's Square.

Dear Brothers and Sisters!

1. Today we celebrate the 40th World Day of Prayer for Vocations, whose theme
is: "Behold my servant whom I have chosen, my beloved with whom my soul is well
pleased" (Matthew 12:18; see Isaiah 42:1-4). On this significant occasion, I had
the joy of ordaining this morning 31 new priests. Let us thank God for such a
precious gift to the Church and to the world! I renew my cordial greeting to the
ordained and extend it sincerely to their relatives and friends, and to those
who were involved in their formation.

Let us pray so that these new priests, and all priests worldwide, will be ever
more conformed to Christ, the Servant of the Lord, who came not to be served but
to serve (see Matthew 20:28).

2. I am happy to send special greetings to the numerous young people gathered in
the Cathedral of Chieti, where the national celebration of the Day for Vocations
is taking place.

Beloved, in virtue of baptism and confirmation, every Christian is called to be
a witness of the Gospel. However, with a special vocation, God has always
invited some to a more complete giving of themselves in the cause of the
Kingdom. He has certainly looked upon the young men and women of today also. I
exhort all those who have felt his voice resound in their hearts to say their
very generous "yes" and then to nourish it, day after day, in prayer, remaining
united to Christ like the shoots of the vine (see John 15:5).

My thoughts turn, moreover, to the boys and girls of the schools of Rome, who
this morning took part in the Spring Marathon/School Festival. My affectionate
greetings to you too, beloved, and to your parents, teachers and professors. May
today's event help us to understand better the important role the school can
play in educating youngsters to respond generously to God, who calls them to the
service of their brothers.

3. The Virgin Mary is the model of prompt and total adherence to the divine
will. When pronouncing her "behold," she described herself as "the handmaid of
the Lord" (Luke 1:38) and showed herself totally disposed to the plan of
salvation. Therefore, we turn with trust to the Mother of every vocation,
praying in particular for all those who received priestly ordination today.

* * *

Numbers of Seminarians Rise Even as Ranks of Priests Fall

Women Religious Also Decrease in 1978-2001 Period

ROME, MAY 11, 2003 (Zenit.org).- Over a 23-year period the number of priests in
the world decreased, while the number of seminarians increased.

This is the conclusion of a study by Father Vito Magno of the vocational review
Rogate. The study compared the data of the Church's Statistical Yearbook from
1978 with December 2001.

In 1978, the total of diocesan and religious priests was 420,000; at the end of
2001 their number had dropped to 405,067.

The decrease is due above all to the reduced number of religious-order priests,
especially in Europe, North America and Oceania, in whose countries the average
age of priests has also increased.

The decrease is in contrast to the increase in the number of priests in Africa,
Asia and some Latin American countries.

The number of permanent deacons increased to 29,204 from 5,562. This ministry
was re-established in the Catholic Church with the Second Vatican Council.

The decrease in the number of priests is in contrast to the increase in the
number of seminarians, which has almost doubled. In 1978, there were 63,882
candidates to the priesthood, compared with 112,244 at the end of 2001.

Over the past quarter-century, particularly in Africa, the number of seminarians
has multiplied by four and in Asia by five. In Europe, the number has increased
to 25,908 at present from 23,915 in 1978.

The study revealed a more complicated situation in regard to women religious. In
1978, they numbered 990,768; now they total 792,317.

As opposed to the case of seminarians, there is no significant growth in the
number of women entering novitiates. In this case also, the most notable
decrease has been registered in Europe, North America and Oceania.

* * *

Anglican Suggests That Pope Meet Periodically With Christian Leaders

ROME, MAY 11, 2003 (Zenit.org).- Anglican George Carey, former archbishop of
Canterbury, recommended that the Pope hold periodic meetings with leaders of
other Christian communities, as he does with Catholic bishops.

Dr. Carey made his proposal Saturday, the last day of the seminar on "John Paul
II: 25 Years of Pontificate, the Church at the Service of Man," organized by the
Lateran University.

"I am convinced of the value of the 'ad limina' visits which the Pope has with
his colleagues of the episcopate from all over the world," held every five
years, he said.

Dr. Carey wondered if "Pope John Paul II might consider having an informal
consultation, every now and then, with the leaders of the Churches of other
communions?"

The former Anglican leader said that ecumenism in the future will have to be
based on two criteria: "the humility of the cross" and the "generosity" to
solicit a common testimony among Christians for the proclamation of the Gospel.


* * *

Korean Bishops Take Step to Counter Non-Christian Trends

SEOUL, South Korea, MAY 11, 2003 (ZENIT.org-Fides).- The Church in Korea has
published a tract warning about new non-Christian elements that threaten the
faith of local Catholics.

The publication, "Movements and Trends Harmful to Healthy Faith Life," is the
result of a decision of the episcopal conference at its spring assembly. The
tract was prepared by Father Francis Xavier Ahn Myong-ok, president of the
bishops' Commission for Doctrine.

"The book aims to see that Catholics have a correct understanding of the
Catholic faith and the mission of the Church so they may recognize phenomena
which threaten their faith life," said Father Ahn.

The Commission for Doctrine warns that the new religious sects are in
contradiction with the Catholic faith because they deny the concept of the
uniqueness of God and tend to foster religious indifferentism by regarding
natural elements as gods.

The trends and movements also belittle the Church, affirming the validity of
many different paths to reach interior peace. The publication focuses in
particular on the "New Spiritual Movement," introduced in recent years, which
has had a considerable impact on Catholics.


* * *

Attack on Congolese Parish Leaves 14 Dead, Including 2 Priests

BUNIA, Congo, MAY 11, 2003 (Zenit.org).- Tribal militias attacked a parish this
weekend leaving 14 people dead, including two priests.

Father Aime Ndjabu and Father Francis Mateseso were killed Saturday in the
attack on the parish of Nyakasanza. The attack was launched by a group of some
10 militiamen, the Misna missionary agency reported, quoting U.N. personnel.

Some witnesses said the militiamen who looted and destroyed the parish may have
been under the influence of drugs.

Confrontations between Lundu and Hema extremists in Bunia are of a political and
ethnic nature.

Last Tuesday, Congolese Father Raphael Ngon was also killed in Bunia. He was the
first to report a massacre perpetrated last month in Drodo, 80 kilometers (50
miles) from Bunia.


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Biblica Online
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* * *

4.DIVINE OFFICE TEXTS & AUDIO ONLINE:

OFFICE OF READINGS, TEXTS
<http://www.universalis.com/cgi-bin/display/600/USA/Readings.html>

MORNING, EVENING & NIGHT PRAYERS, TEXTS:
<http://www.liturgyhours.org>

AUDIO RECORDINGS OF THE DIVINE OFFICE: recited by the
Monks of Adoration:
<http://www.monksofadoration.org/audiolit.html>

* * *

5. Polish Rosary Hour by the Conventual Franciscans
<http://www.rosaryhour.net/ra/program.ram>

* * *

6. CHANTED ROSARY ONLINE
<http://www.monksofadoration.org/rosarych.html>

DOWNLOAD FREE SCRIPTURAL ROSARY
<http://www.virtualrosary.org/>

Our Father Movie
<http://www.dayspring.com/movies/webmovies/lordsprayer.html>

* * *

7. CHAPLET OF DIVINE MERCY ONLINE
<http://www.markhargrave.com/chaplet.html>

* * *

8. BIOGRAPHY OF MAMA GILI WITH PHOTO
<http://www.holyfaceofjesus.com/mama.html>
Then once inside click on
PRAYER FOR THE BEATIFICATION OF MAMA GILI

Cause of Mama Gili as Servant of God (Part 1)
<http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Roman-Catholic-News/message/33>

Cause of Mama Gili as Servant of God (Part 2)
<http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Roman-Catholic-News/message/37>

Need a Miracle?
<http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Roman-Catholic-News/message/55>

Dolores Immacolata "Mama" Gili (1892-1985)
<http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Roman-Catholic-News/message/117>

MAMA GILI GUILD

The Mama Gili Guild was established several years ago to gather, collect, and
publish information on Dolores Immacolata Gili (1892-1985) for an investigation
into her cause as a Servant of God, as well as to promote her cause and to
perpetuate her cult by directing prayer groups assembled in her honor. It has
continuously enjoyed the ecclesiastical approval of Theodore Cardinal McCarrick,
and the Most Reverend John Joseph Myers, Archbishop of Newark, New Jersey.

Call or write today regarding favors granted through the intercession of Dolores
Immacolata "Mama" Gili, or, for more information about the cause of her
investigation for canonization to:

Rev. Dante DiGirolamo, Director
Mama Gili Guild
P. O. Box 455
Kearny, New Jersey 07032
Phone (973) 412-1170
Fax (973) 412-7011

* * *

9. ABBAYE SAINT-JOSEPH DE CLAIRVAL

The Benedictine monks of Abbaye Saint-Joseph de Clairval mail a free monthly
newsletter to anyone who requests it. Also free of charge are: the tract about
the divinity of Jesus Christ; tract about the Truths of the Catholic Religion;
scapular of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, with explanatory notice; the promises of
the Sacred Heart; the mysteries of the Rosary.

Sample Newsletter
<http://userpage.fu-berlin.de/~vlaisney/lettre.cgi?language=EN>

Abbey of Saint-Joseph de Clairval

21150 FLAVIGNY-SUR-OZERAIN
France

Phone.: 03 80 96 22 31
Fax: 03 80 96 25 29
Email: <englishspoken@...> or <stjoseph.flavigny@...>


<http://www.clairval.com>

* * *

EUCHARISTIC PRAYER IN HONOR OF THE SORROWFUL HEART OF MARY

When the Eucharistic host is elevated at Mass say:

"Eternal Father, through the Sorrowful and Immaculate Heart of Mary, I offer you
the crucified Body of Your dearly beloved Son, Jesus Christ, in reparation for
all the sins committed against you and for the conversion and salvation of the
whole world."

When the Eucharistic chalice is elevated at Mass say:

"Eternal Father, through the Sorrowful and Immaculate Heart of Mary, I offer you
the precious Blood of Your dearly beloved Son, Jesus Christ, in reparation for
all the sins committed against you and for the conversion and salvation of the
whole world."

* * *

DAILY REMINDER

"during this important time, as the eve of the new millennium approaches unity
among all Christians of the various confessions will increase until they reach
full communion." John Paul II, Tertio Millennio Adveniente, 16

"Keep close to the Mother of God as if you were the child Jesus clinging to her
robes while walking down a dusty and busy crowded street and you'll always be
safe."

* * *

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ROMAN CATHOLIC NEWS

Volume 3, Issue 92

TUESDAY 13 MAY 2003


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WEAR THE BROWN SCAPULAR OF OUR LADY OF MOUNT CARMEL AND
PRAY THE ROSARY DAILY FOR THE CONVERSION OF THE WHOLE
WORLD AND FOR CHURCH UNITY

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INSIDE THIS ISSUE:
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• Pope Stresses Religious Liberty for Eastern Rite Catholics
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• 22 Years after Attempt on Pope's Life
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• Lithuania's Cardinal Applauds Return to "Old Europe"
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• Caritas-Iraq Provides Medical Assistance in Baghdad and Mosul
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• CATALOGUE OF LINKS
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• EUCHARISTIC PRAYER IN HONOR OF THE SORROWFUL HEART OF MARY
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• DAILY REMINDER
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• ROMAN CATHOLIC NEWS ARCHIVES
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• COPYRIGHT NOTICES
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Pope Stresses Religious Liberty for Eastern Rite Catholics

Urges Greater Understanding between Christians of Different Rites

VATICAN CITY, MAY 12, 2003 (Zenit.org).- In his meeting with students of the
Eastern rite Pontifical Seminaries of Rome, John Paul II appealed for peace,
development, and religious liberty in countries inhabited by Eastern rite
Catholics.

These Catholic communities, while in communion with the Bishop of Rome, differ
from the Latin tradition in their various rites. According to the Pontifical
Yearbook, there are five Eastern rite traditions: Alexandrian, Antiochian,
Armenian, Chaldean, and Byzantine or Constantinopolitan.

Although some of these Catholics have had to leave their countries because of
persecutions or political and economic problems, the majority of these faithful
are in the Middle East and Eastern Europe. They are spread over a wide
geographic area that extends from North Africa to Asia.

"Turning to the many countries you come from," the Holy Father said, "I must
strongly repeat the hope that peace will be ever more consolidated in that
region; that fair and peaceful solutions will restore harmony and good living
conditions to the populations so sorely tried by tensions and unjust
oppression."

"May the Lord illuminate the leaders of nations so that they will courageously
work, with respect for the law, for the good of everyone, and for the freedom of
every religious community," he added.

The Pope exercises his ministry as Bishop of Rome to the Eastern rite Churches
with the Vatican Congregation for the Oriental Churches, whose prefect is
Cardinal Ignace Moussa I Daoud, patriarch emeritus of Antioch of the Syrians.

The Holy Father applauded this congregation's initiative to offer
Arabic-speaking priests of different Eastern rites the possibility of a center
of formation in Rome, at the College of St. Ephrem, to pursue their
ecclesiastical studies and carry out apostolic activities.

John Paul II said this service is decisive for the "defense of the ritual
identity and ecclesial and pastoral maturation" of these priests.

In particular, the Holy Father suggested "knowledge of the liturgy of the
Oriental Churches and of the spiritual traditions of the Fathers and Doctors of
the Christian East."

Lastly, the Pope encouraged greater mutual understanding between Latin and
Eastern rite Catholics, to grow in "the unity" of the universal Church. It is
necessary to "avoid tensions between Latins and Orientals and to stimulate
dialogue between Catholics and Orthodox," he concluded.

* * *

22 Years after Attempt on Pope's Life

VATICAN CITY, MAY 12, 2003 (Zenit.org).- The attempt on John Paul II's life 22
years ago on May 13, 1981, has given this Pope's voice greater authority, the
Vatican newspaper L'Osservatore Romano says.

In its Tuesday edition in Italian, L'Osservatore Romano recalls the warm
afternoon in May in St. Peter's Square, more than two decades ago, when Turk
Mehmet Ali Agca fired at the Holy Father greeting pilgrims from his popemobile.

According to an editorial signed by Mario Agnes, the newspaper's director, "it
cannot and must not be regarded as an event that happened accidentally and is
now closed."

"One cannot ignore that bloody act in order to 'read' this pontificate, to
understand the mystery of a man whose blood bathed the Square that bears the
name of Peter," he added.

"Although the implications of what happened continue to be obscure, the fact
remains," he said. "According to some people's thinking, John Paul II was an
annoyance. There was an attempt to remove this high authority, but they did not
succeed in silencing that voice."

The attempt, the director concluded, has given this Pope's voice greater
authority, regardless "of the philosophical and religious convictions" of those
who listen to him.

In the attack, the Pope was seriously wounded in the stomach, and was in danger
of bleeding to death while being transported to Rome's Gemelli Hospital, where
he underwent long and delicate surgery.

John Paul II attributes his survival to the intercession of the Virgin of
Fatima, whose feast is celebrated precisely on May 13, in memory of her first
apparition in 1917 to three little Portuguese shepherds.

In the year 2000, on the occasion of the Great Jubilee, the Holy Father made
public the third secret of Fatima, interpreting it as the prophecy of an attempt
against a Pontiff.

Italy extradited Ali Agca to Turkey in 2001, after the Pope asked the president
of Italy for clemency.

After 20 years in an Italian prison, Agca is now imprisoned in Turkey for the
murder of a newspaper director in 1979.

On May 24, 2002, when he visited Bulgaria, the Holy Father said that he never
blamed the Bulgarian people for what happened, referring to the so-called
"Bulgarian connection," which attributed the organization of the assasination
attempt to that country's Secret Services.

The "Bulgarian connection" arose in September of 1981 when Agca told Italian
investigators -- Italy had jurisdiction over the case -- that he had been
recruited by Sofia's Secret Services, for the KGB's account.

Italian justice arrested Bulgarians Sergei Antonov, former head of "Balkan Air"
in Italy, and Teodor Ayvazoz and Jelio Vasilev, two employees of the Bulgarian
embassy in Rome.

After hundreds of hearings, the trial ended with the acquittal of the accused,
due primarily to Ali Agca's constant contradictions. Agca later retracted what
he said, stating that the Bulgarian connection was his invention. Years later,
in 1997, he re-launched this idea.


* * *

Lithuania's Cardinal Applauds Return to "Old Europe"

VILNIUS, Lithuania, MAY 12, 2003 (Zenit.org).- Cardinal Audrys Jouzas Backis,
archbishop of Vilnius and primate of Lithuania, applauded his country's "return
to old Europe," after a national referedum overwhelmingly voted to adhere to the
European Union.

"We are happy about our return to the old Europe of Christian roots, to which we
belonged in the past," the cardinal said in statements to AFP agency.

Cardinal Backis stressed that "the referendum was held at a time when Lithuania
was celebrating the 750th anniversary of the coronation of Mindaugas, founder of
the Great Duchy of Lithuania."

Exponents of the Catholic Church in Lithuania supported this Baltic country's
membership in the European Union, envisaged for May 1, 2004.

In the Saturday-Sunday referendum, around 90% of voters said "yes" to the
European Union. Participation exceeded 60%, a sufficient rate to declare the
consultation valid.

76.65% of the total population of 3,601,138 inhabitants in Lithuania are
Catholic. On March 11, 1990, the country became the first of the Soviet
Republics to declare its independence, though not generally recognized until
September 1991, following the abortive coup in Moscow.
* * *

Caritas-Iraq Provides Medical Assistance in Baghdad and Mosul

ROME, MAY 12, 2003 (Zenit.org).- The Caritas-Iraq network managed to send two
new convoys of emergency aid to Baghdad and Mosul on Sunday.

The first convoy came from Amman carrying 20 tons of medical supplies to be
distributed to hospitals in Baghdad, Al Kindi, Ibn Al Nafees, Al Abweih, and Al
Rahbat.

A second convoy, chartered in Hassake (Syria), arrived in Mosul with food and
medicine donated by the Council of Churches of the Middle East. Local Caritas
personnel are in charge of the distribution of the goods.

In addition to the two convoys, the mobile medical unit provided by
Caritas-Holland, continues its medical assistance to people in the Duhok and
Eerbil area, northern Iraq.

Caritas-Damascus reported a total of 555 Iraqi refugee families amounting to
some 3,000 people, half of whom are receiving emergency aid from the Caritas
network in the region.

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• Pope's Wednesday Audience Audio • Radio Catolica Mundial
• EWTN's The World Over  • Mother Angelica Live Video
• Audio Library 	 • Life On The Rock (Video)
•  The Journey Home (Video)  • EWTN Religious Catalogue

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3. Today's Lectionary Readings Text
<http://www.nccbuscc.org/nab/051303.htm>

Biblica Online
<http://biblica.bsw.org>

* * *

4.DIVINE OFFICE TEXTS & AUDIO ONLINE:

OFFICE OF READINGS, TEXTS
<http://www.universalis.com/cgi-bin/display/600/USA/Readings.html>

MORNING, EVENING & NIGHT PRAYERS, TEXTS:
<http://www.liturgyhours.org>

AUDIO RECORDINGS OF THE DIVINE OFFICE: recited by the
Monks of Adoration:
<http://www.monksofadoration.org/audiolit.html>

* * *

5. Polish Rosary Hour by the Conventual Franciscans
<http://www.rosaryhour.net/ra/program.ram>

* * *

6. CHANTED ROSARY ONLINE
<http://www.monksofadoration.org/rosarych.html>

DOWNLOAD FREE SCRIPTURAL ROSARY
<http://www.virtualrosary.org/>

Our Father Movie
<http://www.dayspring.com/movies/webmovies/lordsprayer.html>

* * *

7. CHAPLET OF DIVINE MERCY ONLINE
<http://www.markhargrave.com/chaplet.html>

* * *

8. BIOGRAPHY OF MAMA GILI WITH PHOTO
<http://www.holyfaceofjesus.com/mama.html>
Then once inside click on
PRAYER FOR THE BEATIFICATION OF MAMA GILI

Cause of Mama Gili as Servant of God (Part 1)
<http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Roman-Catholic-News/message/33>

Cause of Mama Gili as Servant of God (Part 2)
<http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Roman-Catholic-News/message/37>

Need a Miracle?
<http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Roman-Catholic-News/message/55>

Dolores Immacolata "Mama" Gili (1892-1985)
<http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Roman-Catholic-News/message/117>

MAMA GILI GUILD

The Mama Gili Guild was established several years ago to gather, collect, and
publish information on Dolores Immacolata Gili (1892-1985) for an investigation
into her cause as a Servant of God, as well as to promote her cause and to
perpetuate her cult by directing prayer groups assembled in her honor. It has
continuously enjoyed the ecclesiastical approval of Theodore Cardinal McCarrick,
and the Most Reverend John Joseph Myers, Archbishop
of Newark, New Jersey.

Call or write today regarding favors granted through the intercession of Dolores
Immacolata "Mama" Gili, or, for more information about the cause of her
investigation for canonization to:

Rev. Dante DiGirolamo, Director
Mama Gili Guild
P. O. Box 455
Kearny, New Jersey 07032
Phone (973) 412-1170
Fax (973) 412-7011

* * *

9. ABBAYE SAINT-JOSEPH DE CLAIRVAL

The Benedictine monks of Abbaye Saint-Joseph de Clairval mail a free monthly
newsletter to anyone who requests it. Also free of charge are: the tract about
the divinity of Jesus Christ; tract about the Truths of the Catholic Religion;
scapular of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, with explanatory notice; the promises of
the Sacred Heart; the mysteries of the Rosary.

Sample Newsletter
<http://userpage.fu-berlin.de/~vlaisney/lettre.cgi?language=EN>

Abbey of Saint-Joseph de Clairval

21150 FLAVIGNY-SUR-OZERAIN
France

Phone.: 03 80 96 22 31
Fax: 03 80 96 25 29
Email: <englishspoken@...> or <stjoseph.flavigny@...>

<http://www.clairval.com>

* * *

EUCHARISTIC PRAYER IN HONOR OF THE SORROWFUL HEART OF MARY

When the Eucharistic host is elevated at Mass say:

"Eternal Father, through the Sorrowful and Immaculate Heart of Mary, I offer you
the crucified Body of Your dearly beloved Son, Jesus Christ, in reparation for
all the sins committed against you and for the conversion and salvation of the
whole world."

When the Eucharistic chalice is elevated at Mass say:

"Eternal Father, through the Sorrowful and Immaculate Heart of Mary, I offer you
the precious Blood of Your dearly beloved Son, Jesus Christ, in reparation for
all the sins committed against you and for the conversion and salvation of the
whole world."

* * *

DAILY REMINDER

"during this important time, as the eve of the new millennium approaches unity
among all Christians of the various confessions will increase until they reach
full communion." John Paul II, Tertio Millennio Adveniente, 16

"Keep close to the Mother of God as if you were the child Jesus clinging to her
robes while walking down a dusty and busy crowded street and you'll always be
safe."

* * *

ROMAN CATHOLIC NEWS ARCHIVES
To gain access to all of the Roman Catholic News archives go to the URL:
<http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Roman-Catholic-News>

This will give you the archive of all of the articles in all issues.  There are
four ways to access archived articles: (1) Go to the Home Page panel on the far
left and click on the word "Messages" just below the word "Home"; (2) then click
on the articles posted by date; (3) or click on the blue Arabic numerals in the
box for the month in the yearly calendar window at the bottom of the page; (4)
or type in a keyword in the long rectangular white box alongside the long
rectangular button that reads SEARCH ARCHIVE, and then click that button.
__________________________________________________
© Copyright 2003 John N. Lupia for Roman Catholic News at the URL:
<http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Roman-Catholic-News>, unless specified otherwise.
All rights reserved. Neither this work nor any part of it may be reproduced,
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Volume 3, Issue 93

WEDNESDAY 14 MAY 2003

Feast of St. Matthias, Apostle

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WEAR THE BROWN SCAPULAR OF OUR LADY OF MOUNT CARMEL AND
PRAY THE ROSARY DAILY FOR THE CONVERSION OF THE WHOLE
WORLD AND FOR CHURCH UNITY

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INSIDE THIS ISSUE:
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• Pope's Address to Bishops of India's Syro-Malabar Church
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• "Violence Is a Road with No Future," Pope Says
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• John Paul II Sends Message of Solidarity to Colombians
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• Archbishop Condemns Ethnic Vengeance in D. R. Of Congo
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• Vatican Newspaper Condemns "Fierce Attack Against Peace" in Saudi Arabia
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• CATALOGUE OF LINKS
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• EUCHARISTIC PRAYER IN HONOR OF THE SORROWFUL HEART OF MARY
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• DAILY REMINDER
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• ROMAN CATHOLIC NEWS ARCHIVES
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• COPYRIGHT NOTICES
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Pope's Address to Bishops of India's Syro-Malabar Church

VATICAN CITY, MAY 13, 2003 (Zenit.org).- Here is the address John Paul II
delivered to the bishops of the Syro-Malabar Church of India at the conclusion
of their "ad Limina Apostolorum" visit.

Your Eminence, Venerable Major Archbishop,

Dear Brother Bishops,

1. "Peace be with you!" (Jn 20:26). In this Easter Season it is fitting that I
greet you, the Bishops of the Syro-Malabar Church, with the words our Risen Lord
used to comfort your father in faith, Saint Thomas. Indeed the origins of your
Church are directly linked with the dawn of Christianity and the missionary
efforts of the Apostles. In a way, your journeying here to meet me reunites the
Apostles Peter and Thomas in the joy of the Resurrection as we join in
proclaiming to the beloved people of India "an inheritance which is
imperishable, undefiled and unfading" (1 Peter 1:4). In a special way I greet
Your Eminence, Cardinal Varkey Viathyathil, Major Archbishop of the Syro-Malabar
Church, and I wish to thank you for the greetings and sentiments you have
conveyed on behalf of the episcopate, clergy and faithful of the whole
Syro-Malabar Church.

2. The Liturgy of the Syro-Malabar Church, for centuries a part of India s rich
and varied culture, is the most vivid expression of your peoples identity. The
celebration of the Eucharistic Mystery in the Syro-Malabar Rite has played a
vital part in molding the experience of faith in India (cf. Ecclesia in Asia,
27). Since "the Eucharist, as Christ s saving presence in the community of the
faithful and its spiritual food, is the most precious possession which the
Church can have in her journey through history" (Ecclesia de Eucharistia, 9), I
exhort you to guard and renew this treasure with great care, never allowing it
to be used as a source of division. Gathering round the altar in "the fullness
of him who fills all in all" (Eph 1:23) not only defines you as a Eucharistic
people, but is also a source of reconciliation helping to overcome obstacles
which can hinder the journey toward unity of mind and purpose. As the primary
custodians of the liturgy, you are called at all times to be vigilant to protect
against unwarranted experimentation by individual priests which violate the
integrity of the liturgy itself and can also cause great harm to the faithful
(cf. Ecclesia de Eucharistia, 10).

I encourage you in your efforts to renew your "ritual patrimony" in the light of
the council documents, with particular attention given to Orientalium
Ecclesiarum, and in the context of Code of Canon Law of the Eastern Churches and
my own Apostolic Letter Orientale Lumen. I am certain that with prudence,
patience and proper catechesis this renewal process will bear abundant fruit.
The many positive results already achieved by your efforts make this task less
daunting and, in fact, will be a source of future strength. I encourage you to
continue this essential work so that the liturgy will not merely be studied but
also be celebrated in all its integrity and beauty.

3. In a similar fashion, constant commitment to fraternal charity and
cooperation is required for the successful functioning of a Synod of Bishops.
Here, I commend your unwavering dedication to this shared journey: a sign of
strength, confidence and unity among the Syro-Malabar Bishops and "a
particularly eloquent way of living and manifesting the mystery of the Church as
Communion" (cf. Address to the Synod of Bishops of the Syro-Malabar Church, 8
January 1996, 4). The Synod, in fact, is one of the most noble expressions of
affective collegiality between bishops and is a forum well-suited for discussing
serious matters of faith and society in order to find solutions to the
challenges that face the Syro-Malabar community (cf. Orientalium Ecclesiarum,
4). Maintaining this necessary unity requires sacrifice and humility. Only
through concerted mutual effort can you "sustain common works that intend to
promote more expeditiously the good of religion, to protect more effectively
ecclesiastical discipline, and also to foster more harmoniously the unity of all
Christians" (cf. Codex Canonum Ecclesiarum Orientalium, Canon 84).

4. The issue of the pastoral care of Oriental Catholics in India and abroad
continues to be of concern to the Catholic Bishops Conference of India and to
the Syro-Malabar Synod. Here, I wish to emphasize the "urgent need to overcome
the fears and misunderstandings which appear at times between the Eastern
Churches and the Latin Church... especially with regard to the pastoral care of
their people also outside their own territory" (Ecclesia in Asia, 27). It is
heartening to see the strides you have already made in attempting to find a
solution to this matter.

I am certain that you will continue to work closely with your Brother Bishops of
the Latin Rite and the Holy See to ensure that Syro-Malabars throughout India
and the world receive the spiritual support they deserve in strict respect for
canonical dispositions which are, as we know, appropriate means for the
preservation of ecclesial communion (cf. Christus Dominus, 23; Codex Iuris
Canonici, Canon 383 §2; Codex Canonum Ecclesiarum Orientalium, Canon 916 §4). It
is necessary that clear distinctions be made between the work of evangelization
and that of the pastoral care of Eastern Catholics. This must always be done
with respect towards the local bishops, who are placed by the Holy Spirit to
govern the holy Church of God in union with the Roman Pontiff, the Pastor of the
Universal Church.

5. Charity urges every Christian to go forth proclaiming the Good News of Jesus
Christ to the ends of the earth. As the Apostle says, "For if I preach the
Gospel, that gives me no ground for boasting. For necessity is laid upon me. Woe
to me if I do not preach the Gospel" (1 Cor 9:16). Evangelization lies at the
heart of the Christian faith. India, blessed with so many different cultures, is
a land in which the people yearn for God; this makes your distinctly Indian
liturgy an excellent way of evangelization (cf. Ecclesia in Asia,22).

Authentic evangelization is sensitive to local culture and custom, always
respecting the "inalienable right" of each and every person to religious
freedom. Here the principle remains valid: "The Church proposes, she imposes
nothing" (Redemptoris Missio, 39). Therefore, in your relations with your
brothers and sisters of other religions, I encourage you to "strive to discern
and welcome whatever is good and holy in one another, so that together you can
acknowledge, preserve and promote the spiritual and moral truths which alone
guarantee the world s future" (cf. Address to Religious Leaders in India, 7
November 1999, 3). This openness, however, can never diminish the obligation to
proclaim Jesus Christ as "the way, and the truth and the life" (Jn 14:6). For
the Incarnation of our Lord enriches all human values, enabling them to bear new
and better fruit.

6. I join you in giving thanks that your Eparchies have been blessed with so
many priests and Religious. To all of them I send the assurance of my prayers
for the success of their ministry and for their lasting fidelity to their
religious vocation. The burden of your pastoral mission could not be fulfilled
without the clergy, your co-workers in the sacred ministry. Your necessary
reliance on your priests compels you to foster a strong bond with them. They are
your sons and friends. As their father and confidant, you must be ever "ready to
listen to them and cultivate an atmosphere of easy familiarity with them, thus
facilitating the pastoral work of the entire Diocese" (Christus Dominus, 16).

Likewise, the Religious in your care are members of your family. The witness
borne by so many men and women consecrated to lives of chastity, poverty and
obedience stands as a true sign of contradiction in a nation which is becoming
increasingly secularized. "In a world in which the sense of God s presence is
often diminished, consecrated persons need to bear convincing prophetic witness
to the primacy of God and to eternal life" (Ecclesia in Asia, 44).

The Bishop should assist in assuring that candidates for religious life are
equipped to meet this challenge through appropriate spiritual and theological
preparation. I am confident that you will encourage the Religious in your
Eparchies to continue to revise, refine and improve their programs of formation
so that they can meet the specific needs of the Syro-Malabar community.

7. The ad Limina visit offers you an opportunity, as Pastors of Particular
Churches, to share with me a view of how the Holy Spirit is at work in your
Eparchies. In fraternal union with your Venerable Major Archbishop, you have
shared the challenges and accomplishments which mark the Syro-Malabar Church and
its faithful members as they daily strive to fulfill their baptismal promises.
In this year of the Rosary, I commend you, your clergy, religious and laity to
the protection of Our Blessed Lady, and I impart to you my Apostolic Blessing.

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"Violence Is a Road with No Future," Pope Says

Saddened Over the Killing of Two Priests in the D.R. of Congo

VATICAN CITY, MAY 13, 2003 (Zenit.org).- John Paul II expressed his sorrow at
the deaths of two priests in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, stressing
that violence "is a road with no future."

Parish priest Father Francois Xavier Mateseso and assistant parish priest Father
Aime Ndjabu were killed last Saturday at the parish of Nyakasanza by militiamen
of the Lendu ethnic group.

Numerous people had sought refuge in the church's premises; at least 48 were
killed.

In a telegram addressed to the bishop of Bunia, Cardinal Angelo Sodano, Vatican
Secretary of State, said that the Pope entrusts all the people who were killed
"to the infinite mercy of the God of love and peace."

After assuring his prayers for the mourning local community, the Holy Father
"invited each one to commit himself every day to follow Christ in order to
reject violence, which is a road with no future, and to construct a lasting
peace founded on justice and respect for people."

There has been violence between the Hema and Lendu ethnic groups for many years.
The Lendu are in the majority in Bunia and are its native population. The Hema
come from Uganda.

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John Paul II Sends Message of Solidarity to Colombians

Delegation of U.S. and European Bishops to Visit President

VATICAN CITY, MAY 13, 2003 (Zenit.org).- A delegation of U.S. and European
bishops bring a papal message of Christian solidarity to the people of Colombia.

Archbishop Paul J. Cordes, president of the Pontifical Council "Cor Unum," who
heads the delegation, arrived with a message from John Paul II, who hopes that
the visit will "manifest" ecclesial "communion."

The Pope also hopes that it "will be a propitious occasion to proclaim the
evangelical message with renewed strength, especially to those who suffer or are
deprived of the minimal conditions for subsistence."

John Paul II believes that "peace cannot be constructed" if there is no
solidarity with Colombia, a country that has bled for four decades from an
internal conflict that kills thousands every year.

In addition to Archbishop Cordes, the delegation includes Monsignor Josef Sayer,
Director of Misereor (http://www.misereor.de), a charitable organization of the
Catholic Church in Germany, as well as representatives of the Episcopal
Conferences of Italy, Spain, France, Austria, Switzerland, and the United
States, explained a "Cor Unum" statement issued on Tuesday in the Vatican.

The delegation will meet with Archbishop Beniamino Stella, the apostolic nuncio
in Colombia, as well as with representatives of the Colombian Episcopal
Conference, with bishops of several regions, and with Catholic NGOs.

"Cor Unum" explained that "in the different places particular importance will be
given to the testimony of faith through the Eucharistic celebration, open to the
participation of all the faithful."

The delegation will also meet with Colombian President Alvaro Uribe Velez, and
with Vice President Francisco Santos Calderon; with Michael Fruling, the U.N.
Human Rights representative in Colombia, and with the U.N. High Commissioner for
Refugees. They will also hold talks with politicians and local authorities.

The "Cor Unum" statement explained that the program includes a "visit to the
incarcerated of Medellin, and some particularly poor neighborhoods of Quibdo."

On May 17, there will be a ceremony in Bojaya in memory of the victims of the
Bella Vista massacre of May 2, 2002, when some 19 people were killed who had
sought refuge in a church.

The mission of the Pontifical Council "Cor Unum" is to promote and coordinate
the work of the charitable organizations and institutions of the Catholic
Church.

It presides over the "Populorum Progressio" Foundation, established to help
Indian and peasant peoples in Latin America. Since 1992, the Foundation has
allocated some $15 million.


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Archbishop Condemns Ethnic Vengeance in D. R. Of Congo

Appeals to International Community and Requests U.N. Aid

KINSHASHA, MAY 13, 2003 (Zenit.org).- Following the recent counts of numerous
inter-ethnic violence, Archbishop Monsengwo Pasinya of Kisangani severely
condemned "the fratricidal actions that are decimating the population."

On Saturday May 3, parish priest Father Francois Xavier Mateseso and assistant
parish priest Father Aime Ndjabu were killed in the premises of the parish of
Nyakasanza by militiamen of the Lendu ethnic group. At least 48 people who had
sought refuge in the Church's premises were also killed.

On the night of May 6-7, another priest, Father Raphael Ngona, was killed in his
house. A missionary of the White Fathers told the Fides agency that the
situation is one of "ethnic vengeance."

"The two priests, killed on Saturday, and the rest of the victims, were of the
Hema ethnic group; they were killed by Lendu guerrillas. The international
community should take note of what is happening in Ituri, because a tragedy
might be unleashed, similar to that of Rwanda in 1994," the priest said.

The Ituri region lies in the northeast of the Democratic Republic of the Congo;
one of its main cities, Bunia lies near the border of Uganda. Over the past few
hours, the men of Thomas Lubanga -- leader of the Union of Congolese Patriots,
in whose ranks there are men of the Hema ethnic group -- have taken the city of
Bunia, in chaos since last Wednesday's withdrawal of the Ugandan troops that
controlled it.

"We ask each and every one to halt this cycle of violence and to undertake
without delay initiatives oriented to peace, forgiveness, and fraternal
reconciliation," Archbishop Monsengwo said in a note issued from Kinshasa, MISNA
agency reported.

"Moreover, we request MONUC (U.N. Mission of Observers in the Congo), the U.N.
Security Council, the great powers, and all those involved, to adopt energetic
and effective measures with a view to ending the hostilities and to peace in
Ituri and in the Democratic Republic of the Congo," the archbishop added.

For years, there has been violence between the Hema and Lendu ethnic groups.
"The Lendu population represents the majority in Bunia, and it is the region's
native population. The Hema, however, come from Uganda and were allies of
Kampala. At present they support the UPC leader Thomas Lubanga, sympathetic to
Rwanda," Father Valerio Shango, the spokesman in Italy of the Congolese bishops,
explained over Vatican Radio.

"It is a confrontation between Rwanda and Uganda for control of the territory
and the riches of Bunia: gold deposits and oil, especially."

Father Shango believes that this is the heart of the problem. "Uganda does not
want to lose control and Rwanda wants to conquer the whole area. Unfortunately
the MONUC Mission restricts itself to the implementation of the 'cease-fire'
agreements and the protection of U.N. personnel."

"It is hoped that the Security Council will do something soon to adapt this
presence to the reality of the Congo, so that the peace process in the region
will not be ruined," he concluded.


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Vatican Newspaper Condemns "Fierce Attack Against Peace" in Saudi Arabia

VATICAN CITY, MAY 13, 2003 (Zenit.org).- The Vatican newspaper L'Osservatore
Romano condemned the bloody attacks today in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia; more than 90
people were killed.

The Wednesday Italian edition of the newspaper describes the tragedy as "a
fierce attack against peace."

Moreover, the three suicide attacks against housing complexes occupied by
foreigners resulted in some 194 wounded, France Press reported at the close of
this edition, quoting U.S. State Department sources.

"The international community is called upon to find effective methods to oppose
a fierce terrorist strategy directed from different parts against peace," the
semi-official Vatican newspaper continues.

"In different areas of the world, torn by years of violence, armed groups move
with the common determination to influence political processes, by sacrificing
innocent lives," it states.

"Tragically, the plan is always the same: every attempt to revive the dialogue
with a view to pacification is answered by escalating tension, which radicalizes
the positions and impedes any lasting agreement."

"Often, this cynical way of interpreting history has succeeded in imposing
itself on the dialectic confrontation. However, it is necessary to be convinced
that only with negotiation can lasting solutions be found to the conflicts that
bloody the planet," the paper concludes.


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Volume 3, Issue 94

THURSDAY 15 MAY 2003

Feast of St. Isidore the Farmer

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WEAR THE BROWN SCAPULAR OF OUR LADY OF MOUNT CARMEL AND
PRAY THE ROSARY DAILY FOR THE CONVERSION OF THE WHOLE
WORLD AND FOR CHURCH UNITY

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INSIDE THIS ISSUE:
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• Meditation on Book of Daniel 3:26-41
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• Pope To Canonize Polish Bishop Jozef Pelczar on Sunday
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• John Paul II Appoints New Auxiliary Bishop of Toronto
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• OTHER PONTIFICAL ACTS
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• AUDIENCES
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• Search Is on in Uganda for 44 Abducted Seminarians
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• U.S. Directory for Permanent Deacons' Ministry Set for June
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• BISHOPS FROM EUROPE AND NORTH AMERICA TRAVEL TO COLOMBIA
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• DEVELOPMENT CALLS FOR SOLIDARITY, HARMONY AND JUSTICE
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• CATALOGUE OF LINKS
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• EUCHARISTIC PRAYER IN HONOR OF THE SORROWFUL HEART OF MARY
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Meditation on Book of Daniel 3:26-41

Reflects on Canticle of Azariah in the Furnace

VATICAN CITY, MAY 14, 2003 (Zenit.org).-
Here is a translation of the address John Paul II gave at today's Wednesday
Audience, dedicated to the Book of Daniel.


1. The Canticle which was just proclaimed belongs to the Greek text of the Book
of Daniel and is presented as a supplication raised to the Lord with ardor and
sincerity. It is the voice of Israel which is experiencing the harsh trial of
exile and of diaspora among peoples. The one who intones the Canticle is, in
fact, a Hebrew, Azariah, in the context of the Babylonian horizon, at the time
of Israel's exile, after the destruction of Jerusalem by King Nebuchadnezzar.

Azariah, with two other Hebrew faithful, is "in the midst of the furnace" (see
Daniel 3:25), as a martyr ready to face death so as not to betray his conscience
and his faith. He was condemned to death for refusing to adore the imperial
statue.

2. In this Canticle, the persecution is considered as a just punishment with
which God purifies the sinful people: "for in truth and justice thou hast
brought all this upon us because of our sins" (see verse 5). Thus we are before
a penitential prayer, which does not end in discouragement or fear, but in hope.

Certainly, the point of departure is bitter, the desolation is acute, the trial
is harsh, the divine judgment on the sin of the people is severe: "And at this
time there is no prince, or prophet, or leader, no burnt offering, or sacrifice,
or oblation, or incense, no place to make an offering before thee or to find
mercy" (see verse 15). The temple of Sion has been destroyed, and the Lord seems
no longer to dwell in the midst of his people.

3. In the present tragic situation, hope seeks its roots in the past, namely, in
the promises made to the fathers. It harks back, therefore, to Abraham, Isaac,
and Jacob (see verse 12), to whom God had assured blessings and fruitfulness,
earth and greatness, life and peace. God is faithful and will not retract his
promises. Although justice demands that Israel be punished for its faults, the
certainty remains that the last word will be that of mercy and forgiveness. The
prophet Ezekiel had already referred to these words of the Lord: "Have I any
pleasure in the death of the wicked, and not rather that he would turn from his
way and live? ... For I have no pleasure in the death of any one" (see Ezekiel
18:23-32). Certainly, now is the time of humiliation: "For we have become fewer
than any nation, and are brought low this day in all the world because of our
sins" (see Daniel 3:37). And yet the expectation is not that of death, but of a
new life, after the purification.

4. The man of prayer approaches the Lord, offering him the most precious and
acceptable gift: a "contrite heart" and a "humble spirit" (see verse 16; see
Psalm 50[51]:19). It is, precisely, the center of existence, the "I" renewed by
trial that is offered to God, so that he will receive it as a sign of conversion
and consecration to the good.

With this interior disposition, fear ceases, confusion and shame are overcome
(see Daniel 3:40), and the spirit opens to confidence in a better future, when
the promises made to the fathers will be fulfilled.

The final phrase of Azariah's supplication, as it is proposed by the liturgy, is
of strong emotional impact and profound spiritual intensity: "And now with all
our heart we follow thee, we fear thee and seek thy face" (see verse 18). It
echoes another Psalm: "Of you my heart has said: 'Seek his face'; your face,
Lord, I seek" (see Psalm 26[27]:8).

Now the moment has arrived in which we abandon the perverse ways of evil, the
crooked paths and the devious ways (see Proverbs 2:15). We begin to follow the
Lord, moved by the desire to see his face. And his face is not angry, but full
of love, as the merciful father was revealed in his meeting with the prodigal
son (see Luke 15:11-32).

5. We conclude our reflection on the Canticle of Azariah with the prayer written
by St. Maximus the Confessor in his Ascetic Discourse (see verses 37-39), where
he begins precisely with the text of the prophet Daniel. "In your name, Lord, do
not abandon us forever, do not break your covenant and do not take away your
mercy from us (see Daniel 3:34-35), in your pity, O our Father who art in
heaven, in the compassion of your only-begotten Son and in the mercy of your
Holy Spirit ... Do not neglect our supplication, O Lord, and do not abandon us
forever.

We do not put our trust in our works of justice, but in your mercy, through
which you preserve our race ... Do not detest our indignity, but have compassion
for us according to your great mercy, and according to the fullness of your
mercy cancel our sins, so that without condemnation we may approach the presence
of your holy glory and be considered worthy of the protection of your
only-begotten Son."

St. Maximus concludes: Yes, O Lord omnipotent Master, hear our supplication, as
we do not recognize any other besides you" (see Humanity and Divinity of Christ,
Rome, 1979, pp. 51-52).

[Translation by ZENIT]

[At the end of the Audience, the Holy Father gave this summary in English:]

Dear Brothers and Sisters,

In the Canticle we have just heard from the Book of Daniel, Azariah raises a
fervent prayer of supplication to God. Jerusalem has fallen, the Israelites are
in exile, and Azariah himself faces death because of his refusal to betray his
beliefs. Despite these overwhelming difficulties, Azariah does not lose faith
and turns to the Lord with a contrite heart and a humble spirit.

We, too, are invited to approach God with a contrite heart and a humble spirit,
never losing faith. Not only does this free us from fear, confusion, and shame,
but it also fills us with the consuming desire to see the Lord s face, a face
radiant with love and compassion for his people.

I am pleased to extend special greetings to the participants in the NATO Defense
College and to the English-speaking visitors present at today s Audience,
particularly those from England, Wales, Australia, Canada, and the United States
of America. Upon all of you I invoke the grace and peace of the Risen Savior.


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Pope To Canonize Polish Bishop Jozef Pelczar on Sunday

Founder of Congregation of Handmaids of the Sacred Heart of Jesus

VATICAN CITY, MAY 14, 2003 (Zenit.org).- On Sunday, John Paul II will canonize
four blesseds in St. Peter's Square, including Polish Bishop Jozef Sebastian
Pelczar, a renowned intellectual and tireless worker for the good of souls.

Bishop Pelczar was born on January 17, 1842 in the little town of Korczyna, near
Krosno, Southeast Poland.

He was ordained a priest on July 17, 1864. He studied in Rome at the Roman
College, now the Pontifical Gregorian University, and at the St. Apollinaire
Institute, presently the Pontifical Lateran University.

Upon returning to his homeland, he worked as a professor at the seminary of
Przemysl and later, for 22 years at Krakow's Jagiellonian University.

As professor and dean of the faculty of theology, he enjoyed a learned
reputation, and was regarded as a good organizer and friend of young people. In
recognition of his values, he was conferred the title of Rector of Krakow's
"Almae Matris."

Wishing to fulfill the ideal of "priest and Pole, who works with dedication for
his people," Father Pelczar did not limit his activity to the field of science,
but also to social and charitable work. He was an active member of the St.
Vincent de Paul Association and of the Popular Education Association, of which
he was president for 16 years.

In 1894 he founded the Congregation of the Handmaids of the Sacred Heart of
Jesus in Krakow, to proclaim the kingdom of love of the Sacred Heart of Jesus
and become a sign and instrument of that love to young people, the sick, and all
those in need of assistance.

Over the 25 years of his episcopal ministry in the diocese of Przemysl, he
increased the number of new churches and chapels, restored many churches, and
held three diocesan Synods despite the difficult political circumstances.

To address the injustices suffered by workers, Bishop Pelczar dedicated himself
resolutely to solving some of the problems of his time, such as emigration and
alcoholism. In his writings, he emphasized the need to respect absolutely the
social teachings of Pope Leo XIII.

Bishop Pelczar died on the night of March 27, 1924. On June 2, 1991, during his
4th pilgrimage to Poland, John Paul II beatified the bishop at Rzeszow. His
remains are in the Cathedral of Przemysl. His Memoria is observed on January 19.

On Sunday, together with Bishop Pelczar, the Holy Father will canonize three
other blesseds: Urszula Ledochowska (1865-1939), founder of the congregation of
the Heart of Jesus in Agony; Maria de Mattias (1805-1866), virgin, founder of
the Adorers of the Blood of Christ; Virginia Centurione Bracelli (1587-1651),
lay woman, founder of the Sisters of Our Refuge on Calvary and of the religious
Daughters of Our Lady on Calvary.


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John Paul II Appoints New Auxiliary Bishop of Toronto

Holy See Names Apostolic Administrator for Whitehorse, Canada

VATICAN CITY, MAY 14, 2003 (Zenit.org).- Pope John Paul II has named Reverend
Daniel Bohan, episcopal vicar for the Anglophone sector of the Archdiocese of
Moncton, as auxiliary bishop for Toronto, Canada, and titular bishop of Migirpa.

At the same time, the Holy See has appointed Most Reverend Denis Croteau,
O.M.I., bishop of MacKenzie-Fort Smith, as apostolic administrator for the
Diocese of Whitehorse.

Bishop-elect Bohan was born November 8, 1941, in Yarmouth, Nova Scotia. He
studied theology at Holy Heart Seminary in Halifax, Nova Scotia and was ordained
a priest on May 13, 1967 for the Archdiocese of Moncton. In 1972, he received a
Master's degree in Theology from the University of Notre Dame in Indiana.

He has served in parishes in Moncton, Port Elgin, Melrose, and Riverview, all in
New Brunswick. He also taught Theology at Holy Heart Seminary and at the
Atlantic School of Theology in Halifax, Nova Scotia. At the time of his
nomination, he was a member of the College of Consultors and episcopal vicar for
Anglophones of the Archdiocese of Moncton.

The Archdiocese of Toronto has 398 diocesan priests, 443 religious priests, 106
permanent deacons, and 830 men and women religious, serving a Catholic
population of 1,420,395 Catholics in 223 parishes and missions.

Bishop Croteau will take on his new duties in the Diocese of Whitehorse
immediately and will continue in his role as bishop of the Diocese of
MacKenzie-Fort Smith. The Diocese of Whitehorse has been without a bishop since
the death of Bishop Thomas Lobsinger, O.M.I., on April 15, 2000.

The Diocese of Whitehorse has three diocesan priests, eight religious priests,
two permanent deacons, 9 men and women religious, and 66 lay pastoral assistants
serving a Catholic population of 8, 235 in 20 parishes and missions.


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OTHER PONTIFICAL ACTS

VATICAN CITY, MAY 13, 2003 (VIS) - The Holy Father appointed:

- Msgr. Francesco Di Muzio, of the personal prelature of Opus Dei, as bureau
chief of the Congregation for the Evangelization of Peoples.

- Fr. Volodymyr Viytyshyn, dean of Tlumach, bursar and judicial vicar of
theeparchy of Kolomyia-Chernivtsi (area, 14,095, population 1,384,500,Catholics
240,960, priests 188, religious 2) Ukraine, as coadjutor bishop of the same
ecclesial circumscription. The bishop-elect was born in Demydivka,Ukraine in
1959, studied clandestinely for the priesthood and was ordained clandestinely in
1982.

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AUDIENCES

VATICAN CITY, MAY 13, 2003 (VIS) - The Holy Father today received in audience
five prelates of the Syro-Malankara rite from India on their "ad limina" visit:

- Bishop Geevarghese Divannasios Ottathengil of Battery.

- Bishop Yoohanon Chrysostom Kalloor of Marthandom.

- Bishop Thomas Koorilos Chakkalapadickal, eparch of Muvattapuzha.

- Bishop Geevarghese Timotheos Chundevalel, emeritus of Tiruvalla, accompanied
by Msgr. Stephen Thottathil, diocesan administrator.

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Search Is on in Uganda for 44 Abducted Seminarians

100 Soldiers Have Been Sent on a Mission to Rescue Them

ROME, MAY 14, 2003 (Zenit.org).- In response to the abduction of 44 seminarians
in Northern Uganda May 11, country security forces mount a rescue mission,
African Catholic Agency CISA reported.

On Sunday morning, May 11, 2003, 44 students from Lacor Minor Seminary in the
northern Archdiocese of Gulu were abducted by rebels of the Lord's Resistance
Army (LRA).

Father Matua Asumi Alexis, a Comboni Missionary at the New People Media Center
in Nairobi, Kenya, told CISA that by Monday evening, there was no trace of the
seminarians yet.

"The 44 seminarians had not yet returned and their fate was not known," Father
Matua said, quoting Comboni sources in Gulu, 217 miles north of the capital
Kampala.

According to a BBC report, more than 100 soldiers have been sent on a mission to
rescue the boys. An eight-year old boy was shot and killed during the attack,
the report said.

The abduction of the boys, aged between 12-18, came soon after a six-week
cease-fire brokered by the Acholi Religious Leaders' Peace Initiative between
the rebels and government collapsed.

The LRA has been fighting the government for the past 17 years.

"Innocent civilians, especially women and children, are largely the victims of
this senseless war," said Father Matua. "The LRA, led by the now mythical Joseph
Kony, are known for violating human rights. Tens of thousands of children and
adults have reportedly been abducted by the LRA."

Father Matua said that the abduction of the Lacor seminarians is, perhaps the
largest student abduction since the abduction of over 200 girls from St. Mary's
Girls Secondary School in Aboke, the neighboring district of Apac, in the late
1990s.

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U.S. Directory for Permanent Deacons' Ministry Set for June

Addresses Ministry of Nearly 14,000 Permanent Deacons

WASHINGTON, may 14, 2003 (Zenit.org).- The United States Conference of Catholic
Bishops (USCCB) will vote this June on a U.S. directory for the ministry of all
the nation's permanent deacons, a USCCB statement reports.

With nearly 14,000 U.S. deacons, "this is the most comprehensive directory
offered yet," said Deacon William T. Ditewig, executive director of the
Secretariat for the Diaconate at the USCCB.

"Building upon more than 35 years of experience with the diaconate in the United
States, the directory covers the entire spectrum of formation, ministry, and
life of deacons," Deacon Ditewig said.

The proposed directory, prepared by the bishops' committee on the Diaconate,
treats the human, spiritual, academic, and pastoral formation of permanent
deacons, who, together with bishops and priests, comprise the Church's ordained
ministry.

"The insights of the proposed directory will equip this vital and growing
ministry in meeting the needs of parishes and spurring on those who are
considering this call to serve," said Bishop Robert C. Morlino of Helena,
Montana, chairman of the bishops' committee on the Diaconate.

Deacons assist at the liturgy, preach the Word, and do charitable work in the
name of the Church.

The Permanent Diaconate was restored by the Second Vatican Council (1962-1965)
to be a "driving force for the Church's service or 'diaconia' toward the local
Christian communities, and as a sign of the sacrament of the Lord Christ
himself, who 'came not to be served but to serve' (Pope Paul VI, Apostolic
Letter, Ad Pascendum, 1972)." A distinct ministry in the early Church, the
diaconate devolved by the Middle Ages to a transitional stage en route to
ordination to the priesthood.

Formally reinstituted by Pope Paul VI in 1967, the Permanent Diaconate is open
to married or single men ages 35 or older. A vital ministry in U.S. dioceses
since 1968, the diaconate has grown an average of 10% annually. There are 28,238
deacons who serve the Church worldwide, a number which increased 17% from 1998
to 2001. U.S. deacons, 97% of whom are married, comprise nearly one-half of the
Catholic Church's deacons worldwide.

"In their marriages, workplace, and places of ministry, Permanent Deacons live
out the integrated life of service and worship to which Christ called us," said
Bishop Morlino. Nearly all deacons hold full-time jobs in the workplace. In the
worship life of the local faith community, deacons assist priests and bishops,
preach, baptize, teach, witness marriages, officiate at funerals, and sometimes
serve as parish life coordinators in the absence of a priest.

"The proposed directory will effectively guide and harmonize the diaconate
formation programs, which can vary widely from diocese to diocese," said Deacon
Ditewig. The directory provides national directives that will assist dioceses
which are preparing, updating, or activating diaconate programs.

Active diaconate programs, which currently exist in approximately 140 of the
country's 178 Latin dioceses and 9 of the 17 eparchies of the Eastern rite
Churches, boast an enrollment of 2,800. Diaconate programs also are emerging in
more than 20 other Latin and Eastern dioceses, according to Ditewig.

"The increasing numbers of deacons challenges us to provide them with the best
and most comprehensive formation possible to meet the challenges of the Church
in the modern world," said Bishop Morlino.

The current directory builds upon the original and revised version of Permanent
Deacons in the United States: Guidelines on Their Formation and Ministry
approved in 1971 and 1984.

The proposed National Directory for the Formation, Ministry and Life of
Permanent Deacons in the United States, drafted in 1997, was approved in June
2000, by the U.S. bishops, after which it was sent to the Holy See for review.

The present directory reflects the observations made by the Holy See, and if
approved in June, will still require the Holy See's recognitio [formal approval]
before its implementation.

The USCCB's meeting opens June 19, and will continue through Saturday, June 21,
at the Hyatt Hotel at Union Station in St. Louis.


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BISHOPS FROM EUROPE AND NORTH AMERICA TRAVEL TO COLOMBIA

VATICAN CITY, MAY 13, 2003 (VIS) - A delegation of representatives from the
episcopal conferences of Italy, Spain, France, Austria, Switzerland and the
United States of America, headed by Archbishop Paul J. Cordes, president of
the Pontifical Council "Cor Unum," is visiting Colombia from May 12 to 19 to
deliver a message from the Holy Father.

   During their stay, according to a communique made public today, the delegation
will meet with representatives from the Episcopal Conference of Colombia as well
as with Alvaro Uribe Velez, president of the republic, Michael Fruling, the
United Nations representative for human rights in Colombia and representatives
of the U. N. High Commissioner for Refugees. On Saturday May 17 there will be a
special Eucharistic celebration in Bojaya in memory of the victims of the
massacre in the Church of Bella Vista which occurred one year ago.

   "The indications of the Holy Father on the building of a civilization of love
and above all cooperation among institutions of the State and  Church in order
to combat injustice, poverty, violence, will comprise," the communique
concludes, "the two main themes that the bishops will address in the different
meetings."

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SUNDAY MAY 18: CANONIZATION OF FOUR BLESSEDS

VATICAN CITY, MAY 13, 2003 (VIS) - This Sunday, May 18, the fifth Sunday of
Easter, John Paul II will celebrate Mass in St. Peter's Square at 10 a.m. and
will canonize four Blesseds.

   The future saints are: Jozef Sebastian Pelczar, bishop and founder of the
Congregation of the Servants of the Sacred Heart of Jesus; Urszula Ledochowska,
virgin and foundress of the Ursuline Sisters of the Sacred Heart of Jesus in
Agony; Maria de Mattias, virgin and foundress of the Congregation of the
Sisters, Adorers of the Blood of Christ; Virginia
Centurione Bracelli, lay person and foundress of the Sisters of Our Lady of
Refuge on Calvary and of the Religious Daughters of Our Lady on Calvary.

* * *

DEVELOPMENT CALLS FOR SOLIDARITY, HARMONY AND JUSTICE

VATICAN CITY, MAY 13, 2003 (VIS) - Archbishop Renato Martino, president of the
Pontifical Council for Justice and Peace, is in Cotonou, Benin where he spoke
this morning at the opening of a conference entitled "Political Stability and
Development: The Contribution of the Social Doctrine of the Church." His talk
focussed on "The Catholic Church's Concern for Development, Justice and Peace."
The three-day meeting was organized by the Adenauer Foundation and by the
Institute of Artisans of Justice and Peace of Cotonou.

   According to a communique published by the council, Archbishop Martino noted
that "development cannot be built on conflicts, discrimination, rancor,
exclusion, nor on the force of arms. It calls for agreement, solidarity, the
joining of efforts, attention to one's neighbor, justice amd respect for the
dignity of the person and of his rights."

   He also spoke of the serious problem of the causes of the conflicts which have
covered the African continent with blood, stating that one of  these causes lies
in the greed for the resources that are so abundant in the African soil and
subsoil. "Such riches are coveted by interest groups that exploit the breadth
and the permanent nature of the conflicts for dirty commerce, paying bribes to
the leaders of producing countries. There is need for greater solidarity,
greater justice, greater participation in the administration of these
resources." Another cause, he said, is  exclusion which takes the form of ethnic
discrimination and racial hatred.

   The archbishop also pointed to the question of international debt,  saying
that there is a need for the sums that have been freed up by the remission of
debt to be invested in priority sectors such as health, education and other
social services.

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DAILY REMINDER

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among all Christians of the various confessions will increase until they reach
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robes while walking down a dusty and busy crowded street and you'll always be
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