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VATICAN INFORMATION SERVICE
YEAR XXII - # 35
DATE 21-02-2014
Summary:
- POPE FRANCIS GREETS UKRAINIAN CARDINALS AND PRAISES CARDINAL KASPER'S
"KNEELING THEOLOGY"
- THE POPE: IT IS NECESSARY TO PROMOTE A SOLID AND ORGANIC LITURGICAL
INITIATION AND FORMATION
- CONSISTORY: THE CARDINALS AND THE POPE CONDEMN VIOLENCE IN THE NAME OF
RELIGIOUS AFFILIATION AND EXPRESS CONCERN FOR CURRENT CONFLICTS THROUGHOUT THE
WORLD
- OTHER PONTIFICAL ACTS
___________________________________________________________
POPE FRANCIS GREETS UKRAINIAN CARDINALS AND PRAISES CARDINAL KASPER'S
"KNEELING THEOLOGY"
Vatican City, 21 February 2014 (VIS) -; The second and final day of the
extraordinary Consistory of the College of Cardinals to reflect on theme of
the family began at 9.30 this morning in the New Synod Hall.
Before work commenced, Pope Francis addressed the cardinals: "I would like to
send a greeting, not only personally but in the name of all those present
here, to the Ukrainian cardinals -; Cardinal Jaworski, archbishop emeritus of
Leopoli, and
Cardinal Husar, major archbishop emeritus of Kiev -; who have suffered greatly
in these days and who encounter many difficulties in their homeland. I think
it is good to send this message in the name of all of us here: are you in
agreement?",
a proposal which was received with applause.
"Another thing: yesterday, before sleeping -; although not in order to go to
sleep! -; I read and reread Cardinal Walter Kasper's document and I would like
to thank him, as I found it to be a work of profound theology, and also a
serene
theological reflection. It is pleasant to read serene theology. And I also
found what St. Ignacius described as the 'sensus Ecclesiae', love for the
Mother Church. ... It did me good, and an idea came to mind -; please excuse
me, Eminence, if I
embarrass you -; but my idea was that this is what we call "practising
theology on one's knees". Thank you, thank you".
___________________________________________________________
THE POPE: IT IS NECESSARY TO PROMOTE A SOLID AND ORGANIC LITURGICAL INITIATION
AND FORMATION
Vatican City, 21 February 2014 (VIS) -; The fiftieth anniversary of the
conciliar Constitution "Sacrosanctum Concilium" on the Sacred Liturgy -; the
first document promulgated by Vatican Council II -; is an cause for
"gratitude for the profound and wide-ranging renewal of liturgical life, made
possible by the conciliar Magisterium ... and at the same time urges
relaunched commitment to welcoming and more fully implementing this teaching".
Thus began Pope Francis' message to Cardinal Antonio Canizares Llovera,
prefect of the Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the
Sacraments, on the occasion of the conclusion of the symposium "Sacrosanctum
Concilium. Gratitude for
and
___________________________________________________________
CONSISTORY: THE CARDINALS AND THE POPE CONDEMN VIOLENCE IN THE NAME OF
RELIGIOUS AFFILIATION AND EXPRESS CONCERN FOR CURRENT CONFLICTS THROUGHOUT THE
WORLD
Vatican City, 21 February 2014 (VIS) -; This morning, 150 cardinals
participated in the extraordinary consistory on the family, reported Fr.
Lombardi S.J., director of the Holy See Press Office, in today's briefing for
journalists. He also
communicated that the cardinals had expressed their warmest wishes to Cardinal
Silvano Piovanelli, who celebrates his 90th birthday today, and that at 7 a.m.
they concelebrated Holy Mass with the Pope in the chapel of the Domus Sanctae
Marthae.
The participants in the Consistory entrusted to Fr. Lombardi the reading of
the following declaration, approved by the Holy Father, which summarises the
thoughts of the Pope and the College of Cardinals:
"During the extraordinary Consistory, the Holy Father and the College of
Cardinals raised a special prayer to the Lord for the many Christians who, in
various parts of the world, are increasingly frequently victims of acts of
intolerance or
persecution. To those who suffer for the Gospel, the Holy Father and the
Cardinals wish to renew their assurance of their constant prayers, urging them
to stand firm in their faith and to forgive their persecutors from their
hearts, in imitation of
Jesus Christ.
"Equally, the thoughts of the Pope and the Cardinals turned to those nations
which in this period are riven by internal conflicts, or by serious tensions
which have consequences for civil co-existence, such as South Sudan or
Nigeria, in a climate
of growing indifference. At this time there is particular apprehension with
regard to the evolution of the difficult situation in Ukraine, where it is
hoped that all violence will cease immediately and that harmony and peace will
be re-established.
"Similarly, a great cause for concern is the continuing conflict in Syria,
where it appears that the parties are still far from finding a lasting and
peaceful solution, as well as the situation in the Central African Republic,
which assumes
greater proportions day by day. Initiatives on the part of the international
community to promote peace and internal reconciliation, to guarantee the
restoration of security and the rule of law, and to allow the indispensable
access of humanitarian aid,
are becoming increasingly urgent.
"Unfortunately, it is evident that many of the current conflicts are described
as being of a religious nature, not infrequently surreptitiously placing
Christians and Muslims in opposition, whereas in reality these conflicts have
origins of a
mainly ethnic, political or economic nature.
"The Catholic Church, on her part, in condemning every form of violence
perpetrated in the name of religious belief, will not cease in her commitment
to peace and reconciliation, through interreligious dialogue and the many
charitable works which
provide daily assistance and comfort to the suffering throughout the world".
After reading the declaration, Fr. Lombardi described the progress made today,
during which the Pope announced the name of the three presidents of the Synod
on the Family: Cardinals Andre Vingt-Trois, archbishop of Paris, France; Luis
Antonio G. Tagle,
archbishop of Manila, Philippines; and Raymundo Damasceno Assis, archbishop of
Aparecida, Brazil. The three presidents represent three different continents.
Forty-three presentations were given yesterday afternoon and this morning, and
others are expected to take place as many cardinals have registered to speak.
"We do not know if they will all be able to do so", explained Fr. Lombardi.
"Some will submit their contribution in writing, so that it can be included
among the proceedings and may be useful for joint reflection by the Synod".
Among the themes considered are the concept of the family according to a
Christian anthropological perspective and its value in the context of a
secularised culture which presents a different concept of the family,
sexuality and the person and in which
the Christian approach at times encounters difficulties. "Reflection did not
take place in a climate of complaint", commented Lombardi, "but rather of
realism, observing the difficulty faced by Christianity in a culture that
tends to
go in another direction. John Paul II's 'Theology of the Body' was quoted on a
number of occasions, as well as the encyclical 'Familiaris consortio' and the
Catechism of the Catholic Church'. Another issue related to various aspects of
the pastoral care
of the family, especially preparation for marriage and matrimonial and family
spirituality".
The cardinals also considered the problem of remarried divorcees from the
perspective of canon law, and spoke about the procedures for annulment with a
view to their improvement and simplification. With regard to the administering
of the Sacraments to
remarried divorcees, there were broad ranging and detailed discussions, but no
decisions or pronouncements were made on the issue. "There was neither tension
nor anxiety in relation to this matter, but rather a positive approach
characterised by
discernment and a concerted search for the best way to combine fidelity to the
words of Jesus with divine mercy and attention to specific situations, always
with great sensitivity", said the director of the Press Office, who repeated
that a single
direction should not be expected of the Consistory, but rather an encouraging
introduction to the path of the Synod, which by working with this breadth of
vision, will be able to advance the Church's pastoral response to the heartfe
lt
hopes held by many in this area.
Finally, the cardinals discussed various specific areas of family pastoral
ministry, such as migration or religious ignorance.
___________________________________________________________
OTHER PONTIFICAL ACTS
Vatican City, 21 February 2014 (VIS) -; The Holy Father has appointed Bishop
Antonio Francisco dos Santos of Aveiro as bishop of Porto (area 3,010,
population 2,114,000, Catholics 1,913,000, priests 492, permanent deacons 61,
religious 920),
Portugal.
___________________________________________________________
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VATICAN
INFORMATION SERVICE YEAR XXII - # 35DATE 21-02-2014Summary: - POPE FRANCIS
GREETS UKRAINIAN CARDINALS AND PRAISES CARDINAL
KASPER'S "KNEELING THEOLOGY" - THE POPE: IT IS NECESSARY TO PROMOTE A SOLID
AND ORGANIC LITURGICAL INITIATION AND FORMATION - CONSISTORY: THE CARDINALS
AND THE POPE CONDEMN VIOLENCE IN THE NAME OF RELIGIOUS AFFILIATION AND
EXPRESS CONCERN FOR CURRENT CONFLICTS THROUGHOUT THE WORLD - OTHER PONTIFICAL
ACTS___________________________________________________________
POPE FRANCIS GREETS UKRAINIAN CARDINALS AND PRAISES CARDINAL KASPER'S
"KNEELING THEOLOGY"
Vatican City, 21 February 2014 (VIS) -; The second and final day of the
extraordinary Consistory of the College of Cardinals to reflect on theme of
the family began at 9.30 this morning in the New Synod Hall.
Before work commenced, Pope Francis addressed the cardinals: "I would like to
send a greeting, not only personally but in the name of all those present
here, to the Ukrainian cardinals -; Cardinal Jaworski, archbishop emeritus of
Leopoli,
and Cardinal Husar, major archbishop emeritus of Kiev -; who have suffered
greatly in these days and who encounter many difficulties in their homeland. I
think it is good to send this message in the name of all of us here: are you in
agreement?", a proposal which was received with applause.
"Another thing: yesterday, before sleeping -; although not in order to go to
sleep! -; I read and reread Cardinal Walter Kasper's document and I would like
to thank him, as I found it to be a work of profound theology, and also a
serene theological reflection. It is pleasant to read serene theology. And I
also found what St. Ignacius described as the 'sensus Ecclesiae', love for the
Mother Church. ... It did me good, and an idea came to mind -; please excuse
me, Eminence,
if I embarrass you -; but my idea was that this is what we call "practising
theology on one's knees". Thank you, thank you".
___________________________________________________________
THE POPE: IT IS NECESSARY TO PROMOTE A SOLID AND ORGANIC LITURGICAL
INITIATION AND FORMATION
Vatican City, 21 February 2014 (VIS) -; The fiftieth anniversary of the
conciliar Constitution "Sacrosanctum Concilium" on the Sacred Liturgy -; the
first document promulgated by Vatican Council II -; is an cause for
"gratitude for the profound and wide-ranging renewal of liturgical life, made
possible by the conciliar Magisterium ... and at the same time urges
relaunched commitment to welcoming and more fully implementing this teaching".
Thus began Pope Francis' message to Cardinal Antonio Canizares Llovera,
prefect of the Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the
Sacraments, on the occasion of the conclusion of the symposium "Sacrosanctum
Concilium. Gratitude
for and
___________________________________________________________
CONSISTORY: THE CARDINALS AND THE POPE CONDEMN VIOLENCE IN THE NAME OF
RELIGIOUS AFFILIATION AND EXPRESS CONCERN FOR CURRENT CONFLICTS THROUGHOUT THE
WORLD
Vatican City, 21 February 2014 (VIS) -; This morning, 150 cardinals
participated in the extraordinary consistory on the family, reported Fr.
Lombardi S.J., director of the Holy See Press Office, in today's briefing for
journalists. He also
communicated that the cardinals had expressed their warmest wishes to Cardinal
Silvano Piovanelli, who celebrates his 90th birthday today, and that at 7 a.m.
they concelebrated Holy Mass with the Pope in the chapel of the Domus Sanctae
Marthae.
The participants in the Consistory entrusted to Fr. Lombardi the reading of
the following declaration, approved by the Holy Father, which summarises the
thoughts of the Pope and the College of Cardinals:
"During the extraordinary Consistory, the Holy Father and the College of
Cardinals raised a special prayer to the Lord for the many Christians who, in
various parts of the world, are increasingly frequently victims of acts of
intolerance or
persecution. To those who suffer for the Gospel, the Holy Father and the
Cardinals wish to renew their assurance of their constant prayers, urging them
to stand firm in their faith and to forgive their persecutors from their
hearts, in imitation of
Jesus Christ.
"Equally, the thoughts of the Pope and the Cardinals turned to those nations
which in this period are riven by internal conflicts, or by serious tensions
which have consequences for civil co-existence, such as South Sudan or
Nigeria, in a
climate of growing indifference. At this time there is particular apprehension
with regard to the evolution of the difficult situation in Ukraine, where it
is hoped that all violence will cease immediately and that harmony and peace
will be
re-established.
"Similarly, a great cause for concern is the continuing conflict in Syria,
where it appears that the parties are still far from finding a lasting and
peaceful solution, as well as the situation in the Central African Republic,
which assumes
greater proportions day by day. Initiatives on the part of the international
community to promote peace and internal reconciliation, to guarantee the
restoration of security and the rule of law, and to allow the indispensable
access of humanitarian aid,
are becoming increasingly urgent.
"Unfortunately, it is evident that many of the current conflicts are
described as being of a religious nature, not infrequently surreptitiously
placing Christians and Muslims in opposition, whereas in reality these
conflicts have origins of a
mainly ethnic, political or economic nature.
"The Catholic Church, on her part, in condemning every form of violence
perpetrated in the name of religious belief, will not cease in her commitment
to peace and reconciliation, through interreligious dialogue and the many
charitable works
which provide daily assistance and comfort to the suffering throughout the
world".
After reading the declaration, Fr. Lombardi described the progress made
today, during which the Pope announced the name of the three presidents of the
Synod on the Family: Cardinals Andre Vingt-Trois, archbishop of Paris, France;
Luis Antonio G.
Tagle, archbishop of Manila, Philippines; and Raymundo Damasceno Assis,
archbishop of Aparecida, Brazil. The three presidents represent three
different continents.
Forty-three presentations were given yesterday afternoon and this morning,
and others are expected to take place as many cardinals have registered to
speak. "We do not know if they will all be able to do so", explained Fr.
Lombardi.
"Some will submit their contribution in writing, so that it can be included
among the proceedings and may be useful for joint reflection by the Synod".
Among the themes considered are the concept of the family according to a
Christian anthropological perspective and its value in the context of a
secularised culture which presents a different concept of the family,
sexuality and the person and in
which the Christian approach at times encounters difficulties. "Reflection did
not take place in a climate of complaint", commented Lombardi, "but rather of
realism, observing the difficulty faced by Christianity in a culture that
tends to go in another direction. John Paul II's 'Theology of the Body' was
quoted on a number of occasions, as well as the encyclical 'Familiaris
consortio' and the Catechism of the Catholic Church'. Another issue related to
various aspects of the
pastoral care of the family, especially preparation for marriage and
matrimonial and family spirituality".
The cardinals also considered the problem of remarried divorcees from the
perspective of canon law, and spoke about the procedures for annulment with a
view to their improvement and simplification. With regard to the administering
of the Sacraments
to remarried divorcees, there were broad ranging and detailed discussions, but
no decisions or pronouncements were made on the issue. "There was neither
tension nor anxiety in relation to this matter, but rather a positive approach
characterised
by discernment and a concerted search for the best way to combine fidelity to
the words of Jesus with divine mercy and attention to specific situations,
always with great sensitivity", said the director of the Press Office, who
repeated that a
single direction should not be expected of the Consistory, but rather an
encouraging introduction to the path of the Synod, which by working with this
breadth of vision, will be able to advance the Church's pastoral response to
the
heartfelt hopes held by many in this area.
Finally, the cardinals discussed various specific areas of family pastoral
ministry, such as migration or religious ignorance.
___________________________________________________________
OTHER PONTIFICAL ACTS
Vatican City, 21 February 2014 (VIS) -; The Holy Father has appointed Bishop
Antonio Francisco dos Santos of Aveiro as bishop of Porto (area 3,010,
population 2,114,000, Catholics 1,913,000, priests 492, permanent deacons 61,
religious 920),
Portugal.
___________________________________________________________ Per ulteriori
informazioni e per la ricerca di documenti consultare il sito: www.wisnews.org e www.vatican.va Il servizio del VIS viene
inviato soltanto agli indirizzi di posta elettronica che ne hanno
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