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June 2004″ “

We present the main events involving thee Catholic Church and the other European Christian Churches in June. 1 5th Day of Reflection promoted by the Pontifical Council of Culture, the Istituto Cervantes in Rome and the Istituto dell’Enciclopedia Italiana, with the title “C atholicism and Literature in the Spanish-speaking countries in the 20th century”, in […]

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Starting afresh from 25″ “” “

A few days before the elections of 10-13 June for the new European Parliament, the first after the enlargement of 1st May, the hopes aroused by this fresh start for the 25-member Europe are becoming ever stronger. SIR has interviewed Cardinal Jean-Louis Tauran , Librarian and Archivist of the Holy See, and former Secretary for […]

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Germany, a policy based on Christian values ” “

In a press release issued today, the German Episcopal Conference adopts a stance on the forthcoming European elections, urging electors to “directly influence the future development of the European Union”. “Ethical questions are becoming ever more important at the European level”, declare the bishops, emphasising that Europe must have “a policy based on Christian principles […]

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Malta, a responsible vote ” “

“The vote for the new European Parliament shoulders us with the responsibility to be properly prepared” so as to “express our choice, with a well-formed conscience, for those candidates that can make the greatest contribution to the common good”. That is the gist of the message sent to electors in recent days by Archbishop Joseph […]

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Lithuania, general principles for the electors” “

“An active participation in the elections” since “passivity and rejection would be incompatible with Christian responsibility”: the bishops of Lithuania make this plea in a statement addressed to the citizens of the country in recent days, in view of the upcoming elections to the European Parliament and the extraordinary elections for the nomination of the […]

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WYD, "a work of art"” “

The German Church is characterised by multiplicity: mainly Catholic parishes, diaspora, dioceses without faithful. Bishop FRANZ-JOSEF BODE of Osnabrück and chairman of the Commission of youth ministry of the German Episcopal Conference, speaks to us about German youth and the approaching WYD (Cologne, 1-5 August 2005). WORKING WITH THE YOUNG. “In working with the young […]

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‘Cherishing life’ ” “

‘Cherishing Life’ is a teaching document running to 100 pages, addressed by the bishops of England and Wales to the country’s 5 million Catholics in the run up to the local and European elections. Presented in recent days at a press conference in Vaughan House, behind Westminster Cathedral, the mother church of English Catholicism, “Cherishing […]

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There will be other "beginnings"” “

“Democracy is learnt day by day. And a large ‘common home’ like the European Union is built with patience, tackling one challenge at a time, and pursuing common objectives in a spirit of solidarity”. ATHANASSIOS CHATZOPOULOS , metropolitan bishop of the Greek Orthodox Church of Athens and all Greece, is a convinced supporter of united […]

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Under the obligation of secrecy” “” “

“Our age has a taste for transparency, openness; it rejects disguises, secret rooms and half-lit salons”. “The price of democracy is alleged to be the clarity and transparency of truth, while secrecy is alleged to be a close relative of plotting and machination”. But at the same time, in order to save ourselves “from the […]

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Ripartire da 25″ “

A pochi giorni dalla tornata elettorale del 10-13 giugno che eleggerà il nuovo europarlamento, il primo dopo l’allargamento del 1 maggio scorso, si fa sempre più viva l’attesa per questa nuova ripartenza dell’Europa a 25. Il Sir ha incontrato il card. Jean-Louis Tauran , bibliotecario e archivista della Santa Sede, già Segretario per i rapporti […]

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