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MOSCOW (AP) -- The Russian Orthodox Church is expanding its influence in what was once an officially godless state - and President Vladimir Putin appears eager to harness that resurgent power of faith to promote his own agenda....
MOSCOW (AP) -- The Russian Orthodox Church is expanding its influence in what was once an officially godless state - and President Vladimir Putin appears eager to harness that resurgent power of faith to promote his own agenda....
WASHINGTON (AP) -- President-elect Donald Trump has announced that he will nominate attorney David Friedman as U.S. ambassador to Israel, selecting an envoy who supports Israeli settlements and other changes to U.S. policies in the region. Friedman said he looked forward to carrying out his duties from "the U.S. embassy in Israel's eternal capital, Jerusalem," even though the embassy is in Tel Aviv....
WASHINGTON (AP) -- President-elect Donald Trump has announced that he will nominate attorney David Friedman as U.S. ambassador to Israel, selecting an envoy who supports Israeli settlements and other changes to U.S. policies in the region. Friedman said he looked forward to carrying out his duties from "the U.S. embassy in Israel's eternal capital, Jerusalem," even though the embassy is in Tel Aviv....
BEIRUT (AP) -- The Latest on the conflict in Syria where thousands more civilians and rebels are expected to leave the eastern part of the city of Aleppo under a key cease-fire deal (all times local):...
BEIRUT (AP) -- The Latest on the conflict in Syria where thousands more civilians and rebels are expected to leave the eastern part of the city of Aleppo under a key cease-fire deal (all times local):...
WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Barack Obama is promising that the U.S. will retaliate against Russia for its suspected meddling in America's election process, an accusation the Kremlin has vehemently denied....
WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Barack Obama is promising that the U.S. will retaliate against Russia for its suspected meddling in America's election process, an accusation the Kremlin has vehemently denied....
(Vatican Radio) The President of Caritas Internationalis, Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle, has issued a Christmas Message discussing the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Syria.This war has been the bleakest winter for Syria, but we know that after winter comes spring,” – Cardinal Tagle writes – “With your support, Caritas around the world has been working towards peace in Syria.”In his message he speaks about how Caritas workers are living side-by-side with those suffering because of the conflict, pointing out “Caritas staff burn their furniture to stay warm.”“We think of the poor, the elderly and the children huddled 10 to room,” – the Cardinal continues – “Of those living out in the open… Of those under constant bombardment…Of those on the road, fleeing their homes for safety.”“A dove in the winter air is a white perfection – peace in Syria would be perfection this Christmas.”...
(Vatican Radio) The President of Caritas Internationalis, Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle, has issued a Christmas Message discussing the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Syria.
This war has been the bleakest winter for Syria, but we know that after winter comes spring,” – Cardinal Tagle writes – “With your support, Caritas around the world has been working towards peace in Syria.”
In his message he speaks about how Caritas workers are living side-by-side with those suffering because of the conflict, pointing out “Caritas staff burn their furniture to stay warm.”
“We think of the poor, the elderly and the children huddled 10 to room,” – the Cardinal continues – “Of those living out in the open… Of those under constant bombardment…Of those on the road, fleeing their homes for safety.”
“A dove in the winter air is a white perfection – peace in Syria would be perfection this Christmas.”
The full message is below
Never Christmas in Syria
By Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle|14 December 2016|
Christmas message from Caritas Internationalis President,
+ Luis Antonio Cardinal Tagle
At times it seems it is always winter, never Christmas in Syria.
For half a decade the people have suffered from the cruel winds of war. Millions are without homes. Even those with shelter have no heating or electricity. Our own Caritas staff burn their furniture to stay warm. Those schools still open can’t afford fuel – the children are wrapped up in heavy blankets as they sit at their desks.
Yusra, mother of four children under 6, told us about fleeing her home by foot to Damascus. They were too tired eventually to carry their luggage so they left it on the side of the road. Every mile is two in winter. Now they have nothing.
We think of the poor, the elderly and the children huddled 10 to room. Of those living out in the open… Of those under constant bombardment…Of those on the road, fleeing their homes for safety.
Money we received at Caritas Internationalis was used to give vouchers to 500 children in Damascus for warm clothes and shoes. It is part of the help we provide that includes healthcare, education, shelter and counselling.
Majida, mother of four, said, “You can’t imagine the happiness that I felt when Caritas called me and said that they will offer my kids clothes for winter. They relieved me from a heavy burden. The prices of clothes are unaffordable. Having new clothes became a dream for my kids. They really need this aid to be able to go to school every day and to stay a little bit warm in our cold apartment during winter.”
None of our work in Syria would be possible without the commitment of our colleagues living side by side with the people. “In the midst of so much devastation, it is truly heroic that men and women have remained there in order to offer material and spiritual assistance,” said Pope Francis. “Every one of them is in our hearts and prayers.”
This war has been the bleakest winter for Syria, but we know that after winter comes spring. With your support, Caritas around the world has been working towards peace in Syria. Pope Francis is one of the supporters of our Syria: Peace is Possible Campaign. “Let us implore the grace of heartfelt conversion for those responsible for the fate of that region,” he said.
A dove in the winter air is a white perfection – peace in Syria would be perfection this Christmas.
A joyous and blessed Christmas to you and your loved ones.
Phoenix, Ariz., Dec 16, 2016 / 12:02 am (CNA/EWTN News).- Courage International will team with the Phoenix diocese in the new year to host an event addressing same-sex attraction and other sexual identity issues on the forefront of Church discussion today.“The work of Courage International, helping those with same-sex attraction to build friendships and virtue, and helping the Church to share the Good News of Christ in a challenging area, is essential to our time,” said Bishop Thomas Olmstead of Phoenix, Arizona.“I encourage all who have pastoral responsibilities to join us at the conference in January in Phoenix. It will help you to grow in knowledge and friendship,” the bishop said.This year, the “Truth and Love” conference will center around the theme of “Welcoming and accompanying our brothers and sisters with same-sex attraction or confusion regarding sexual identity.”The event, now in its third year, will offer presentations and ...
Phoenix, Ariz., Dec 16, 2016 / 12:02 am (CNA/EWTN News).- Courage International will team with the Phoenix diocese in the new year to host an event addressing same-sex attraction and other sexual identity issues on the forefront of Church discussion today.
“The work of Courage International, helping those with same-sex attraction to build friendships and virtue, and helping the Church to share the Good News of Christ in a challenging area, is essential to our time,” said Bishop Thomas Olmstead of Phoenix, Arizona.
“I encourage all who have pastoral responsibilities to join us at the conference in January in Phoenix. It will help you to grow in knowledge and friendship,” the bishop said.
This year, the “Truth and Love” conference will center around the theme of “Welcoming and accompanying our brothers and sisters with same-sex attraction or confusion regarding sexual identity.”
The event, now in its third year, will offer presentations and practical advice for those in a pastoral or instructive position in the Church, including religious, clergy, lay members, and health and medical professionals.
“So many of the current approaches to homosexuality do not include the fuller perspective of the human person. Rather, they limit themselves to acceptance and to the protection of the right of sexual satisfaction,” Carmel Communications said in a press release for the event.
For this reason, the conference will offer instruction from Catholic experts on how the Catholic community can effectively preach about the fullness of the human person, specifically in reference to same-sex attraction.
The conference will also touch on the topics of Christian anthropology, natural law, the psychology of homosexuality and chastity. Additionally, roundtable discussions and panels will be offered, as well as Mass celebrated by Bishop Olmstead and Archbishop Jose Gomez of Los Angeles, California.
The speaker series at the conference will include Dr. Janet Smith, Jason Evert, Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse, Andrew Lichtenwalner, and Courage International's executive director, Fr. Philip Bochanski. The event will also offer testimonials of individuals who have experienced struggles with sexual identity, who will give instructive advice on living chaste lives with authenticity.
Fr. Bochanski, who heads the sexual identity apostolate Courage International, noted that the conference will “share the good news that living chastely and finding our true identity as sons and daughters of God is the way to real happiness and authentic relationships.”
The conference will take place from Jan. 9-11 at St. Paul Parish in Phoenix, AZ. Registration can be found at TruthandLove.com.
Lawrence Manley Colburn, a helicopter gunner in the Vietnam War who helped end the slaughter of hundreds of unarmed Vietnamese villagers by U.S. troops at My Lai, has died. He was 67....
Lawrence Manley Colburn, a helicopter gunner in the Vietnam War who helped end the slaughter of hundreds of unarmed Vietnamese villagers by U.S. troops at My Lai, has died. He was 67....
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas (AP) -- Officials told residents in outlying parts of Corpus Christi that they could resume using tap water, and an asphalt company blamed for contaminating the supply pledged to help Texas environmental workers quickly restore safe drinking water for the rest of the Gulf Coast city....
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas (AP) -- Officials told residents in outlying parts of Corpus Christi that they could resume using tap water, and an asphalt company blamed for contaminating the supply pledged to help Texas environmental workers quickly restore safe drinking water for the rest of the Gulf Coast city....
TOKYO (AP) -- Russia and Japan agreed Friday to hold talks on joint economic development on four islands at the center of a territorial dispute between the countries....
TOKYO (AP) -- Russia and Japan agreed Friday to hold talks on joint economic development on four islands at the center of a territorial dispute between the countries....
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) -- President-elect Donald Trump this week tapped ExxonMobil CEO Rex Tillerson to serve as his secretary of state. If confirmed by the Senate, where opposition is emerging, the move could have broad consequences for U.S. environmental policy and affect the role the U.S. plays in multinational discussions about climate change....
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) -- President-elect Donald Trump this week tapped ExxonMobil CEO Rex Tillerson to serve as his secretary of state. If confirmed by the Senate, where opposition is emerging, the move could have broad consequences for U.S. environmental policy and affect the role the U.S. plays in multinational discussions about climate change....
