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VATICAN INFORMATION SERVICE
YEAR XXII - N° 71
DATE 04-04-2012
Summary:
- BENEDICT XVI RECALLS HIS APOSTOLIC TRIP TO MEXICO AND CUBA
- POPE RECALLS VICTIMS OF ANTI PERSONNEL MINES
- OTHER PONTIFICAL ACTS
- IN MEMORIAM
- NOTICE
___________________________________________________________
BENEDICT XVI RECALLS HIS APOSTOLIC TRIP TO MEXICO AND CUBA
Vatican City, 4 April 2012 (VIS) - Benedict XVI dedicated his remarks during
this morning's general audience today to his recent trip to Mexico and Cuba by
which, he said "I sought to embrace the entire continent, inviting everyone to
live together in
hope in concrete commitment to united progress towards a better future". The
audience was held in St. Peter's Square in the presence of 11,000 people.
The Holy Father recalled the reasons for his journey: The bicentenary of the
independence of Mexico and other Latin America countries, the twentieth
anniversary of diplomatic relations between Mexico and the Holy See, and the
four hundredth anniversary
of the discovery of the image of "Nuestra Senora de la Caridad del Cobre" in
Cuba.
The Pope noted how his visit had been characterised by "the extraordinary,
festive and vivacious welcome" of Mexicans, a sign of "the warm embrace of an
entire people". He specifically mentioned his stay in the city of Leon where,
in the presence of the
civil and religious authorities, he had "underscored the need to recognise and
protect fundamental human rights, among which religious freedom is
particularly important", and had given guarantees of his "closeness to those
who suffer social ills such as
conflicts, old and new, corruption and violence". Nonetheless, he remarked,
the widespread enthusiasm bore witness "to the tenacious hope of Mexican
Christians, a hope that remains alive in peoples' hearts despite moments of
difficulty".
Also in Leon, the Pope met with children and adolescents, whose joy "expressed
the deep-felt desire of all young people in Mexico, Latin America and the
Caribbean to live in peace, serenity and harmony, in a just and reconciled
society".
The Holy Father continued his reminiscences: "The Lord's disciples must seek
to augment the joy of being Christian and the joy of belonging to the Church.
Such joy foments the energies necessary to serve Christ in situations of
difficulty and
suffering". For this reason the Pope had exhorted the thousands of faithful
participating in Sunday Mass in Leon's Parque Bicentenario "to trust in the
goodness of Almighty God, which can transform unbearable and incomprehensible
situations from within,
from the heart". He had also expressed his gratitude "to those who spread the
Gospel in complex situations beset with restrictions".
Benedict XVI had left Mexico calling on the Mexican people "to remain faithful
to the Lord and His Church, firmly anchored in their Christian roots".
The Pope then turned his attention to the Cuban leg of his journey. "I went
there", he said, "to support the mission of the Catholic Church, which is
committed to the joyful announcement of the Gospel, notwithstanding limited
means and despite the
difficulties which still have to be overcome before religion can offer its
spiritual and educational services in the public arena". The Holy Father
highlighted the good relations that exist between the State and the Holy See,
relations "which aim to
serve the living and constructive presence of the local Church. I also gave
assurances that the Pope carries the concerns and aspirations of all Cubans in
his heart, especially those suffering due to restrictions on freedom".
"One moment of intense spirituality", the Pope recalled, was the first Mass he
celebrated on Cuban soil, marking the four hundredth anniversary of the
discovery of the image of "Nuestra Senora de la Caridad del Cobre", patron of
the island. The
thousands of people who turned out for the ceremony were the "sign of a Church
which is emerging from a difficult situation, but which has a vivacious
witness of charity and an active presence in people's lives".
"I invited Cuban Catholics and the entire population, who are hoping for a
better future, to give renewed vigour to their faith and, with the courage to
forgive and comprehend, so as to help build an open and renewed society, where
there is ever more
space for God, because without God the world becomes an inhospitable place for
mankind".
On the second stage of his Cuban journey, Havana, the young "were the main
participants in the enthusiastic welcome I received as I made my way to the
nunciature. There I was able to meet with local bishops to discuss the
challenges the Cuban Church is
called to face, in the awareness that people are looking to her with
increasing trust", the Pope said.
During Mass on Sunday morning "I reminded everyone that Cuba and the world
need change. This will only come about if everyone opens to the integral truth
about man (an indispensable premise in order to achieve freedom) and decides
to spread
reconciliation and fraternity. ... I also underlined the fact that the Church
does not seek privileges, but asks to be able to proclaim and celebrate the
faith, also in public, bringing the Gospel's message of hope and peace to all
sectors of society".
In this context, Benedict XVI expressed his appreciation for the progress made
by the authorities in Cuba and highlighted the need to continue this process
until achieving complete religious freedom.
Speaking of his departure, the Holy Father mentioned the thousands of Cuban
faithful who, despite the rain, had come out to greet him on his way to the
airport. In his farewell address he explained that the moment had come for the
various members of
Cuban society "to make a sincere effort at collaboration and patient dialogue,
for the good of the country". In this light, his own presence on the island
was intended "to encourage people to open their hearts to Christ, Who is the
source of hope and a
power for good".
Benedict XVI affirmed that his pastoral trip to Mexico and Cuba had borne
positive pastoral results, and he expressed the hope that both countries would
harvest abundant fruits, to build a future of peace and brotherhood.
In conclusion the Holy Father mentioned the Easter Triduum, the culmination of
the liturgical year which begins tomorrow with the Mass of the Last Supper.
"Each of us", he told the faithful, "was loved by Jesus 'unto the end'; that
is, unto the giving
of Himself on the cross, when He cried: 'It is finished'. Let us allows
ourselves to be touched by this love, let us allow ourselves to be
transformed, so that the resurrection can truly be achieved in each one of us".
___________________________________________________________
POPE RECALLS VICTIMS OF ANTI PERSONNEL MINES
Vatican City, 4 April 2012 (VIS) - After delivering language greetings to the
pilgrims gathered in St. Peter's Square for his general audience, the Holy
Father recalled the fact that today marks the international day to raise
awareness on anti personnel
mines. He expressed his closeness to victims and their families, and expressed
his encouragement to "everyone who works to free humanity from these terrible
hidden devices which, as Blessed John Paul II said when the Anti Personnel
Mines Convention came
into force, prevent mankind from 'walking together on the journey of life
without fearing destruction and death'".
___________________________________________________________
OTHER PONTIFICAL ACTS
Vatican City, 4 April 2012 (VIS) - The Holy Father appointed :
- Bishop Oscar Omar Aparicio Cespedes, auxiliary of La Paz, Bolivia, as
military ordinary for Bolivia.
- Msgr. Francesco Milito of the clergy of the archdiocese of Rossano-Cariati,
episcopal vicar for ecumenism and culture, and director of the archdiocesan
historical archives, as bishop of Oppido Mamertina-Palmi (area 930, population
179,603, Catholics
176,250, priests 99, permanent deacons 16, religious 182), Italy. The
bishop-elect was born in Rossano, Italy in 1948 and ordained a priest in 1972.
Among other things, he has worked as professor and rector in a number of
seminaries, official of the
Secretariat of State and director of the archdiocesan monthly magazine. He is
also author of numerous essays and articles on the ecclesiastical and cultural
history of the Italian region of Calabria.
- Msgr. Tulio Luis Ramirez Padilla of the clergy of the archdiocese of
Valencia en Venezuela, vicar general, as auxiliary of the archdiocese of
Caracas (area 790, population 4,435,000, Catholics 3,781,000, priests 538,
permanent deacons 9, religious
1,722), Venezuela. The bishop-elect was born in Caracas in 1960 and ordained a
priest in 1984. He studied in Spain and in Rome and has worked in pastoral
care in a number of parishes.
___________________________________________________________
IN MEMORIAM
Vatican City, 4 April 2012 (VIS) - The following prelates died in recent weeks:
- Bishop John George Chedid, emeritus of Our Lady of Lebanon of Los Angeles of
the Maronites, U.S.A., on 22 March at the age of 88.
- Archbishop Ante Juric, emeritus of Split-Makarska, Croatia, on 20 March at
the age of 89.
- Bishop Edward Materski, emeritus of Radom, Poland, on 24 March at the age of
89.
- Bishop Anarghyros Printesis, apostolic exarch emeritus for Catholics of
Byzantine rite resident in Greece, on 18 March at the age of 74.
- Bishop Paulino Reale, emeritus of Venado Tuerto, Argentina, on 29 March at
the age of 88.
___________________________________________________________
NOTICE
Vatican City, 4 April 2012 (VIS) - As previously advised, the VIS bulletin
will be suspended from tomorrow Thursday, 5 April to Tuesday 10 April, the
holy days of Easter and holidays in the Vatican. Service will resume on
Wednesday 11 April.
___________________________________________________________
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VISnews120404
VATICAN INFORMATION SERVICE YEAR XXII - N° 71DATE 04-04-2012
Summary: - BENEDICT XVI RECALLS HIS
APOSTOLIC TRIP TO MEXICO AND CUBA - POPE RECALLS VICTIMS OF ANTI PERSONNEL MINES - OTHER PONTIFICAL
ACTS - IN MEMORIAM - NOTICE
BENEDICT XVI RECALLS HIS APOSTOLIC TRIP TO MEXICO AND CUBA
Vatican City, 4 April 2012 (VIS) - Benedict XVI dedicated his remarks
during this morning's general audience today to his recent trip to Mexico and
Cuba by which, he said "I sought to embrace the entire continent, inviting
everyone to live together
in hope in concrete commitment to united progress towards a better future".
The audience was held in St. Peter's Square in the presence of 11,000
people.
The Holy Father recalled the reasons for his journey: The bicentenary of
the independence of Mexico and other Latin America countries, the twentieth
anniversary of diplomatic relations between Mexico and the Holy See, and the
four hundredth
anniversary of the discovery of the image of "Nuestra Senora de la Caridad del
Cobre" in Cuba.
The Pope noted how his visit had been characterised by "the extraordinary,
festive and vivacious welcome" of Mexicans, a sign of "the warm embrace of an
entire people". He specifically mentioned his stay in the city of Leon where,
in the presence of
the civil and religious authorities, he had "underscored the need to recognise
and protect fundamental human rights, among which religious freedom is
particularly important", and had given guarantees of his "closeness to those
who suffer social ills
such as conflicts, old and new, corruption and violence". Nonetheless, he
remarked, the widespread enthusiasm bore witness "to the tenacious hope of
Mexican Christians, a hope that remains alive in peoples' hearts despite
moments of difficulty".
Also in Leon, the Pope met with children and adolescents, whose joy
"expressed the deep-felt desire of all young people in Mexico, Latin America
and the Caribbean to live in peace, serenity and harmony, in a just and
reconciled society".
The Holy Father continued his reminiscences: "The Lord's disciples must
seek to augment the joy of being Christian and the joy of belonging to the
Church. Such joy foments the energies necessary to serve Christ in situations
of difficulty and
suffering". For this reason the Pope had exhorted the thousands of faithful
participating in Sunday Mass in Leon's Parque Bicentenario "to trust in the
goodness of Almighty God, which can transform unbearable and incomprehensible
situations from within,
from the heart". He had also expressed his gratitude "to those who spread the
Gospel in complex situations beset with restrictions".
Benedict XVI had left Mexico calling on the Mexican people "to remain
faithful to the Lord and His Church, firmly anchored in their Christian
roots".
The Pope then turned his attention to the Cuban leg of his journey. "I went
there", he said, "to support the mission of the Catholic Church, which is
committed to the joyful announcement of the Gospel, notwithstanding limited
means and despite the
difficulties which still have to be overcome before religion can offer its
spiritual and educational services in the public arena". The Holy Father
highlighted the good relations that exist between the State and the Holy See,
relations "which aim to
serve the living and constructive presence of the local Church. I also gave
assurances that the Pope carries the concerns and aspirations of all Cubans in
his heart, especially those suffering due to restrictions on freedom".
"One moment of intense spirituality", the Pope recalled, was the first Mass
he celebrated on Cuban soil, marking the four hundredth anniversary of the
discovery of the image of "Nuestra Senora de la Caridad del Cobre", patron of
the island. The
thousands of people who turned out for the ceremony were the "sign of a Church
which is emerging from a difficult situation, but which has a vivacious
witness of charity and an active presence in people's lives".
"I invited Cuban Catholics and the entire population, who are hoping for a
better future, to give renewed vigour to their faith and, with the courage to
forgive and comprehend, so as to help build an open and renewed society, where
there is ever more
space for God, because without God the world becomes an inhospitable place for
mankind".
On the second stage of his Cuban journey, Havana, the young "were the main
participants in the enthusiastic welcome I received as I made my way to the
nunciature. There I was able to meet with local bishops to discuss the
challenges the Cuban Church
is called to face, in the awareness that people are looking to her with
increasing trust", the Pope said.
During Mass on Sunday morning "I reminded everyone that Cuba and the world
need change. This will only come about if everyone opens to the integral truth
about man (an indispensable premise in order to achieve freedom) and decides
to spread
reconciliation and fraternity. ... I also underlined the fact that the Church
does not seek privileges, but asks to be able to proclaim and celebrate the
faith, also in public, bringing the Gospel's message of hope and peace to all
sectors of society".
In this context, Benedict XVI expressed his appreciation for the progress made
by the authorities in Cuba and highlighted the need to continue this process
until achieving complete religious freedom.
Speaking of his departure, the Holy Father mentioned the thousands of Cuban
faithful who, despite the rain, had come out to greet him on his way to the
airport. In his farewell address he explained that the moment had come for the
various members of
Cuban society "to make a sincere effort at collaboration and patient dialogue,
for the good of the country". In this light, his own presence on the island
was intended "to encourage people to open their hearts to Christ, Who is the
source of hope and a
power for good".
Benedict XVI affirmed that his pastoral trip to Mexico and Cuba had borne
positive pastoral results, and he expressed the hope that both countries would
harvest abundant fruits, to build a future of peace and brotherhood.
In conclusion the Holy Father mentioned the Easter Triduum, the culmination
of the liturgical year which begins tomorrow with the Mass of the Last Supper.
"Each of us", he told the faithful, "was loved by Jesus 'unto the end'; that
is, unto the
giving of Himself on the cross, when He cried: 'It is finished'. Let us allows
ourselves to be touched by this love, let us allow ourselves to be
transformed, so that the resurrection can truly be achieved in each one of
us".
Vatican City, 4 April 2012 (VIS) - After delivering language greetings to
the pilgrims gathered in St. Peter's Square for his general audience, the Holy
Father recalled the fact that today marks the international day to raise
awareness on anti
personnel mines. He expressed his closeness to victims and their families, and
expressed his encouragement to "everyone who works to free humanity from these
terrible hidden devices which, as Blessed John Paul II said when the Anti
Personnel Mines
Convention came into force, prevent mankind from 'walking together on the
journey of life without fearing destruction and death'".
Vatican City, 4 April 2012 (VIS) - The Holy Father appointed :
- Bishop Oscar Omar Aparicio Cespedes, auxiliary of La Paz, Bolivia, as
military ordinary for Bolivia.
- Msgr. Francesco Milito of the clergy of the archdiocese of
ossano-Cariati, episcopal vicar for ecumenism and culture, and director of the
archdiocesan historical archives, as bishop of Oppido Mamertina-Palmi (area
930, population 179,603,
Catholics 176,250, priests 99, permanent deacons 16, religious 182), Italy.
The bishop-elect was born in Rossano, Italy in 1948 and ordained a priest in
1972. Among other things, he has worked as professor and rector in a number of
seminaries, official
of the Secretariat of State and director of the archdiocesan monthly magazine.
He is also author of numerous essays and articles on the ecclesiastical and
cultural history of the Italian region of Calabria.
- Msgr. Tulio Luis Ramirez Padilla of the clergy of the archdiocese of
Valencia en Venezuela, vicar general, as auxiliary of the archdiocese of
Caracas (area 790, population 4,435,000, Catholics 3,781,000, priests 538,
permanent deacons 9, religious
1,722), Venezuela. The bishop-elect was born in Caracas in 1960 and ordained a
priest in 1984. He studied in Spain and in Rome and has worked in pastoral
care in a number of parishes.
Vatican City, 4 April 2012 (VIS) - As previously advised, the VIS bulletin
will be suspended from tomorrow Thursday, 5 April to Tuesday 10 April, the
holy days of Easter and holidays in the Vatican. Service will resume on
Wednesday 11 April.
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
fatto richiesta. Se per qualunque motivo non si desidera continuare a
riceverlo, si prega di visitare nostra pagina dinizio: http://212.77.1.245/news_services/press/v
s/italinde.php
Copyright (VIS): Le notizie contenute nei servizi del Vatican
Information Service possono essere riprodotte parzialmente o totalmente
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