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 WASHINGTON-Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan of New York called on everyone "concerned about the tragedy of abortion" to recommit to a "vision of life and love, a vision that excludes no one" on January 14. His statement marks the 43rd anniversary of Roe v. Wade, the 1973 U.S. Supreme Court decision legalizing abortion. Cardinal Dolan chairs the Committee on Pro-Life Activities of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops."Most Americans oppose a policy allowing legal abortion for virtually any reason - though many still do not realize that this is what the Supreme Court gave us," wrote Cardinal Dolan. "Most want to protect unborn children at later stages of pregnancy, to regulate or limit the practice of abortion, and to stop the use of taxpayer dollars for the destruction of unborn children. Yet many who support important goals of the pro-life movement do not identify as 'pro-life,' a fact which should lead us to examine how we present our pro-life vision to others.""Even as Americans rema...
 WASHINGTON-Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan of New York called on everyone "concerned about the tragedy of abortion" to recommit to a "vision of life and love, a vision that excludes no one" on January 14. His statement marks the 43rd anniversary of Roe v. Wade, the 1973 U.S. Supreme Court decision legalizing abortion. Cardinal Dolan chairs the Committee on Pro-Life Activities of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops.
"Most Americans oppose a policy allowing legal abortion for virtually any reason - though many still do not realize that this is what the Supreme Court gave us," wrote Cardinal Dolan. "Most want to protect unborn children at later stages of pregnancy, to regulate or limit the practice of abortion, and to stop the use of taxpayer dollars for the destruction of unborn children. Yet many who support important goals of the pro-life movement do not identify as 'pro-life,' a fact which should lead us to examine how we present our pro-life vision to others."
"Even as Americans remain troubled by abortion," wrote Cardinal Dolan, a powerful and well-funded lobby holds "that abortion must be celebrated as a positive good for women and society, and those who cannot in conscience provide it are to be condemned for practicing substandard medicine and waging a 'war on women'." He said this trend was seen recently when President Obama and other Democratic leaders prevented passage of the Abortion Non-Discrimination Act, "a modest measure to provide for effective enforcement" of conscience laws.
"While this is disturbing," said Cardinal Dolan, "it is also an opportunity." Pro-life Americans should reach out to "the great majority of Americans" who are "open to hearing a message of reverence for life." He added that "we who present the pro-life message must always strive to be better messengers. A cause that teaches the inexpressibly great value of each and every human being cannot show disdain or disrespect for any fellow human being." He encouraged Catholics to take part, through prayer and action, in the upcoming "9 Days for Life" campaign, January 16-24. More information on the campaign is available online: www.youtube.com/watch?v=gxJwfcefUiU
He also cited the Year of Mercy called by Pope Francis as a time for women and men to find healing through the Church's Project Rachel post-abortion ministry.
The full text of Cardinal Dolan's message is available online.
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Keywords: Roe v. Wade, anniversary, Pro-Life, Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan, 9 Days for Life, USCCB, U.S. bishops, U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, Year of Mercy, Project Rachel, Pope Francis
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(Vatican Radio) Pope Francis on Monday will lead Vespers with members of other Christian Churches in the Basilica of St Paul Outside the Walls to mark the conclusion of the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity. During this annual celebration, Churches around the world hold joint worship services, bible studies and other encounters aimed at promoting greater understanding and closer cooperation among members of the different denominations.The theme for this year’s celebration, jointly published by the Pontifical Council for Christian Unity and the World Council of Churches’ Commission on Faith and Order, is drawn from the first letter of Peter: ‘Called to proclaim the mighty acts of the Lord’.The Focolare movement throughout the world has a particular commitment to the search for unity and reconciliation among the divided Christian churches. Founded in northern Italy by lay woman Chiara Lubich at the end of the Second World War, its members actively foster and...
(Vatican Radio) Pope Francis on Monday will lead Vespers with members of other Christian Churches in the Basilica of St Paul Outside the Walls to mark the conclusion of the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity. During this annual celebration, Churches around the world hold joint worship services, bible studies and other encounters aimed at promoting greater understanding and closer cooperation among members of the different denominations.
The theme for this year’s celebration, jointly published by the Pontifical Council for Christian Unity and the World Council of Churches’ Commission on Faith and Order, is drawn from the first letter of Peter: ‘Called to proclaim the mighty acts of the Lord’.
The Focolare movement throughout the world has a particular commitment to the search for unity and reconciliation among the divided Christian churches. Founded in northern Italy by lay woman Chiara Lubich at the end of the Second World War, its members actively foster and support the ecumenical endeavor, through direct experiences of living, working and worshipping together.
To find out more Philippa Hitchen spoke with Lesley Ellison, a longtime Anglican member of the Focolare community in the United Kingdom….
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(Vatican Radio) The Philippines is making final preparations for the 51st International Eucharistic Congress (IEC) which opens January 24th in the city of Cebu. Thousands of delegates from the Philippines and from over 70 countries around the world are expected to attend the event.The theme for the Congress is "Christ in you, our hope of glory," which is taken from the letter of Saint Paul to the Colossians.During the gathering there will be a Theological Symposium and there will also be speakers over the course of the week including, Cardinal Archbishop Luis Antonio Tagle of Manila, and Cardinal Archbishop Timothy Dolan of New York.The Congress will open on Sunday with a Eucharistic celebration held at the Plaza Independencia in Cebu City.The choice of the Asian nation was announced by Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI during a video message at the conclusion of the previous Eucharistic Congress held in Dublin in June 2012.The organizer of that event was the Bishop o...
(Vatican Radio) The Philippines is making final preparations for the 51st International Eucharistic Congress (IEC) which opens January 24th in the city of Cebu. Thousands of delegates from the Philippines and from over 70 countries around the world are expected to attend the event.
The theme for the Congress is "Christ in you, our hope of glory," which is taken from the letter of Saint Paul to the Colossians.
During the gathering there will be a Theological Symposium and there will also be speakers over the course of the week including, Cardinal Archbishop Luis Antonio Tagle of Manila, and Cardinal Archbishop Timothy Dolan of New York.
The Congress will open on Sunday with a Eucharistic celebration held at the Plaza Independencia in Cebu City.
The choice of the Asian nation was announced by Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI during a video message at the conclusion of the previous Eucharistic Congress held in Dublin in June 2012.
The organizer of that event was the Bishop of Elphin in the northwest of Ireland, Kevin Doran. He is also leading a pilgrimage group to Cebu.
The Bishop shared his memories of the 50th Congress in Dublin and spoke of his hopes for this year’s event.
Listen to Lydia O’Kane’s interview with Bishop Kevin Doran of Elphin.
“The theme of the congress in Cebu, “Christ in you are hope of glory” is a way of reminding us that each one of us because of Christ in us carries hope, not just for ourselves but for others…”, he said.
So what advice did he have for the organizers of the Philippines event? “Trust in God that the congress is going to be good, they’ve done the work and that they should now enjoy, obviously, they still have to keep their eye on the ball, but they should enjoy celebrating the presence of so many people both Filipinos and people of other nationalities, with them in the city of Cebu and make it a celebration of thanksgiving for them, for God’s blessings over the last hundreds of years in the Philippines.”
The 51st International Eucharistic Congress in Cebu runs from January 24th to 31st.
(Vatican Radio) A book just unveiled by 52 Mexican authors about the massacre of 43 student teachers, has been created as a memorial, with a message urging Mexico and the World to remember the tragedy and not to be indifferent.Listen to James Blears’ report: The book, entitled Los Cuarenta tres, (“The Forty-three”) was launched at Amauta University to a hushed audience of students. Those who were murdered were also students who had dared to protest about their chosen vocation. It cost them their lives.Samuel Segura, one of the panel and also one of the authors, says the book is intended to stimulate a collective and lasting memory of an absolute tragedy.The victims were were handed over to gangsters by the municipal police and were never seen again. An independent investigation is underway to locate their remains. More than 113 people have been arrested in the incident, principally among them José Luis Abarca Velázquez and his wife Mar&ia...
(Vatican Radio) A book just unveiled by 52 Mexican authors about the massacre of 43 student teachers, has been created as a memorial, with a message urging Mexico and the World to remember the tragedy and not to be indifferent.
Listen to James Blears’ report:
The book, entitled Los Cuarenta tres, (“The Forty-three”) was launched at Amauta University to a hushed audience of students. Those who were murdered were also students who had dared to protest about their chosen vocation. It cost them their lives.
Samuel Segura, one of the panel and also one of the authors, says the book is intended to stimulate a collective and lasting memory of an absolute tragedy.
The victims were were handed over to gangsters by the municipal police and were never seen again. An independent investigation is underway to locate their remains. More than 113 people have been arrested in the incident, principally among them José Luis Abarca Velázquez and his wife María de los Ángeles Pineda Villa who are accused of masterminding the abduction.
(Vatican Radio) Pope Francis has invited Filipino Bishops to find new ways to proclaim the “miracle” of God’s mercy. He made the call in a letter to the Bishops who are currently holding their Plenary Assembly in the city of Cebu, which is due to host the 51st International Eucharistic Congress.The Pope said that the Church needed to spread God’s “enduring love” for everyone.By doing this, the Pope prayed that this Jubilee Year of Mercy would truly be a time “to gaze even more attentively on mercy so that we may become more effective sign of Father’s action in our lives.”The opening Mass of the Assembly was celebrated on Friday 22 January at Cebu Metropolitan Cathedral. A number of issues are on the agenda for the Bishops including May 9th General Elections.The plenary meeting runs through to Sunday January 24th.
(Vatican Radio) Pope Francis has invited Filipino Bishops to find new ways to proclaim the “miracle” of God’s mercy. He made the call in a letter to the Bishops who are currently holding their Plenary Assembly in the city of Cebu, which is due to host the 51st International Eucharistic Congress.
The Pope said that the Church needed to spread God’s “enduring love” for everyone.
By doing this, the Pope prayed that this Jubilee Year of Mercy would truly be a time “to gaze even more attentively on mercy so that we may become more effective sign of Father’s action in our lives.”
The opening Mass of the Assembly was celebrated on Friday 22 January at Cebu Metropolitan Cathedral. A number of issues are on the agenda for the Bishops including May 9th General Elections.
The plenary meeting runs through to Sunday January 24th.
