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VATICAN INFORMATION SERVICE
YEAR XXII - N° 122
DATE 21-06-2012
Summary:
- PRAYER, COMMITMENT AND FRATERNITY FOR SYRIA
- AUDIENCE WITH PRESIDENT OF MONTENEGRO AND RATIFICATION OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN
HOLY SEE AND MONTENEGRO
- PRESENTATION OF THE YEAR OF FAITH
- CARDINAL WOELKI TO TAKE POSSESSION OF HIS TITULAR CHURCH
- AUDIENCES
___________________________________________________________
PRAYER, COMMITMENT AND FRATERNITY FOR SYRIA
Vatican City, 21 June 2012 (VIS) - This morning the Holy Father received
participants in the annual general meeting of the Reunion of Organisations for
Aid to the Oriental Churches (ROACO).
In his remarks to the group Benedict XVI mentioned the social and economic
crisis which, "due to the global dimension it has taken on, does not spare the
more economically developed parts of the world and, even more worryingly, also
affects the most
disadvantaged areas". Above all in the East, "homeland to ancient Christian
traditions", this process "generates insecurity and instability also at the
ecclesial level, and in the ecumenical and inter-religious fields. These
factors nourish endemic
wounds of history and make dialogue, peace, coexistence among peoples and
authentic respect for human rights even more fragile, especially the right to
religious freedom for individuals and communities".
In this year's meeting, representatives form the Holy Land were joined by
prelates from the Syro-Malabar Church in India, the Greek-Catholic Church of
Ukraine, the apostolic nuncio to Syria and the president of Caritas in Syria.
"This", the Holy Father said, "is an occasion to reaffirm my closeness to the
great suffering of our brothers and sister in Syria, in particular the young
innocents and those most defenceless. May our prayers, our commitment and our
concrete fraternity
in Christ ... help them not to lose the light of hope at this moment of
darkness; and may God give wisdom of heart to those in positions of
responsibility, that all violence and bloodshed may cease".
The Pope went on: "May the international community spare no effort to help
Syria emerge from its current situation of violence and crisis, which has
already gone on a long time and risks becoming a generalised conflict which
would have highly negative
consequences for the country and the entire region. I also make an urgent and
heartfelt appeal that, in the face of the dire need of the population, the
necessary humanitarian assistance be guaranteed, also to the many people who
have had to abandon
their homes, some of whom have taken shelter in neighbouring countries. Human
life is a precious gift which must always be protected".
In closing Benedict XVI called on the members of ROACO to be "eloquent signs
of the charity that pours from Christ’s heart" and to "present the
Church to the world in her most authentic identity and mission". He concluded
by expressing the hope
that the Virgin would give them hope and watch over his own forthcoming trip
to Lebanon.
___________________________________________________________
AUDIENCE WITH PRESIDENT OF MONTENEGRO AND RATIFICATION OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN
HOLY SEE AND MONTENEGRO
Vatican City, 21 June 2012 (VIS) - The Holy See Press Office released the
following communique at midday today:
"This morning 21 June 2012 the Holy Father Benedict XVI received in audience
Filip Vujanovic, president of Montenegro. The president subsequently went on
to meet with Cardinal Secretary of State Tarcisio Bertone S.D.B. who was
accompanied by Archbishop
Dominique Mamberti, secretary for Relations with States.
"The principal reason for the visit was to exchange the instruments of
ratification of the Basic Agreement between the Holy See and Montenegro,
something the cardinal secretary of State and the president of Montenegro duly
did at the end of their
meeting. With that exchange the Agreement comes into force, pursuant to
article 21.
"The Agreement was signed in 2011 and is the result of the excellent relations
between the Holy See and Montenegro, which have been established ever since
the country gained its independence. The document recognises the juridical
status of the Catholic
Church and her principal institutions in civil society, her liberty and
independence in apostolic activity and in regulating matters that specifically
concern the Church, as well as freedom of worship, and freedom of action in
the fields of culture,
education, pastoral care and charity.
"During the cordial discussions it was noted that the Agreement represents a
positive development in the consolidation of the rule of law and democratic
principles, upon which Montenegro wishes to base its future. Moreover, a
fruitful exchange of
opinions took place on current international issues and the regional
situation. with particular appreciation being expressed for the way in which
the Holy See is following Montenegro's journey towards full European
integration. Finally the parties
stated their desire to keep the spirit of collaboration alive through
constructive dialogue on areas of mutual interest for the Church and State".
___________________________________________________________
PRESENTATION OF THE YEAR OF FAITH
Vatican City, 21 June 2012 (VIS) - A press conference was held this morning in
the Holy See Press Office for the presentation of the Year of Faith which is
due to last from 11 October 2012 to 24 November 2013. The conference was
presented by Archbishop
Rino Fisichella and Msgr. Graham Bell, respectively president and under
secretary of the Pontifical Council for Promoting New Evangelisation.
Archbishop Fisichella also presented the website and logo of the Year of
Faith, and outlined the calendar of events due to take place in Rome during
that period.
"In his Apostolic Letter 'Porta fidei' Benedict XVI speaks ... of the need to
rediscover the journey of faith so as to shed ever clearer light on the joy
and renewed enthusiasm of the encounter with Christ", the archbishop said.
"For this reason he
called the Year of Faith, which will also coincide with two anniversaries: the
fiftieth anniversary of the beginning of Vatican Council II and the twentieth
anniversary of the publication of the Catechism of the Catholic Church. ...
The Year of Faith
aims, above all, to support the faith of believers who, in their daily trials,
never cease to entrust to entrust their lives to the Lord Jesus, with courage
and conviction. Their precious testimony, which does not make the news, ... is
what enables the
Church to present herself to the world today, as she did in the past,
supported by the strength of the faith and the enthusiasm of ordinary people.
"The Year of Faith", Archbishop Fisichella added, "falls into a broader
context which is characterised by a generalised crisis that also touches the
faith. ... The crisis of faith is a dramatic expression of an anthropological
crisis which has abandoned
man to his own devices. We must overcome the spiritual poverty affecting so
many of our contemporaries who do no longer perceive the absence of God from
their lives as a void that needs to be filled. The Year of Faith, then, is an
opportunity which the
Christian community offers to the many people who feel nostalgia for God and
who desire to rediscover Him".
The programme of events for the Year "touches the daily life of all believers
and the ordinary pastoral care of the Christian community, in order to
rediscover that genuine missionary spirit which we need in order to give life
to the new
evangelisation". In this context, the archbishop announced that the
Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments has
approved the formula for a special "Mass for New Evangelisation". This, he
said, is a sign that during the Year
of Faith "priority will be given to prayer, and especially to the Eucharist as
source and summit of all Christian life".
The president of the Pontifical Council for Promoting New Evangelisation then
went on to present the logo of the Year of Faith in which the image of a ship
symbolises the Church. The mast of the vessel is a cross with full-blown sails
which form the
monogram of Christ (IHS) and in the background is a sun representing the
Eucharist. The website of the event (www.annusfidei.va) is available in
various languages and can be consulted by smartphone and tablet. The Year also
has an official hymn
entitled: "Credo, Domine, adauge nobis fidem". A multilingual pastoral guide
entitled "Living the Year of Faith" is due to be published in early September
and pilgrims will receive an image of the Christ from the cathedral of Cefalu
in Sicily, with the
Creed written on the back.
Finally Archbishop Fisichella turned his attention to the most important
events of the Year of Faith, those to be celebrated in Rome in the presence of
the Holy Father: They include the opening, which "will take place in St.
Peter's Square on Thursday
11 October, fiftieth anniversary of the beginning of Vatican Council II. There
will be a solemn Eucharistic celebration concelebrated by the Synod Fathers,
the presidents of the world's episcopal conferences and by Council Fathers who
are still alive".
Sunday 21 October will see the canonisation of seven martyrs: Jacques
Berthieu, Pedro Calungsod, Giovanni Battista Piamarta, Maria del Carmen (born
Maria Salles y Barangueras), Kateri Tekakwitha, Maria Anna Cope, and Anna
Schaffer. On 25 January 2013,
during the traditional ecumenical celebration at the Roman basilica of St.
Paul's Outside-the-Walls, participants will pray that, "through their joint
profession of the Symbol, Christians ... may not forget the path of unity". On
28 April the Holy
Father will impart the Sacrament of Confirmation to a group of young people,
while 5 May will be dedicated to expressions of popular piety.
On 18 May, the eve of Pentecost, Catholic movements, both old and new, will
gather in St. Peter's Square. On 2 June, Corpus Christi, the Blessed Sacrament
will be adored at the same time all over the world. Sunday 16 June will be
dedicated to the Gospel
of Life. On 7 July seminarians and novices from all over the world will
conclude their pilgrimage by gathering in St. Peter's Square. The 29 September
will be dedicated to catechists on the twentieth anniversary of the
publication of the Catechism of
the Catholic Church, and 13 October will focus on the presence of Mary in the
Church. Finally, the closing celebration of the Year of Faith will take place
on 24 November 2013.
The Year of Faith will also include a number of cultural events including an
exhibition on St. Peter to be held at Castel Sant'Angelo from 7 February 2013
to 1 May 2013 and a concert in St. Peter's Square on 22 June 2013.
___________________________________________________________
CARDINAL WOELKI TO TAKE POSSESSION OF HIS TITULAR CHURCH
Vatican City, 21 June 2012 (VIS) - The Office of Liturgical Celebrations of
the Supreme Pontiff today announced that at 7 p.m. on Saturday 30 June
Cardinal Rainer Maria Woelki, archbishop of Berlin, Germany, will take
possession of the title of St. John
Mary Vianney in Via Lentini 6, Rome.
___________________________________________________________
AUDIENCES
Vatican City, 21 June 2012 (VIS) - The Holy Father today received in audience
Archbishop Nikola Eterovic, secretary general of the Synod of Bishops.
___________________________________________________________
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VATICAN INFORMATION SERVICE YEAR XXII - N° 122DATE 21-06-2012
Summary: - PRAYER, COMMITMENT AND
FRATERNITY FOR SYRIA - AUDIENCE
WITH PRESIDENT OF MONTENEGRO AND RATIFICATION OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN HOLY SEE
AND MONTENEGRO - PRESENTATION OF THE YEAR OF FAITH - CARDINAL
WOELKI TO TAKE POSSESSION OF HIS TITULAR CHURCH - AUDIENCES ___________________________________________________________
PRAYER, COMMITMENT AND FRATERNITY FOR SYRIA
Vatican City, 21 June 2012 (VIS) - This morning the Holy Father received
participants in the annual general meeting of the Reunion of Organisations for
Aid to the Oriental Churches (ROACO).
In his remarks to the group Benedict XVI mentioned the social and economic
crisis which, "due to the global dimension it has taken on, does not spare the
more economically developed parts of the world and, even more worryingly, also
affects the most
disadvantaged areas". Above all in the East, "homeland to ancient Christian
traditions", this process "generates insecurity and instability also at the
ecclesial level, and in the ecumenical and inter-religious fields. These
factors nourish endemic
wounds of history and make dialogue, peace, coexistence among peoples and
authentic respect for human rights even more fragile, especially the right to
religious freedom for individuals and communities".
In this year's meeting, representatives form the Holy Land were joined by
prelates from the Syro-Malabar Church in India, the Greek-Catholic Church of
Ukraine, the apostolic nuncio to Syria and the president of Caritas in
Syria.
"This", the Holy Father said, "is an occasion to reaffirm my closeness to
the great suffering of our brothers and sister in Syria, in particular the
young innocents and those most defenceless. May our prayers, our commitment
and our concrete
fraternity in Christ ... help them not to lose the light of hope at this
moment of darkness; and may God give wisdom of heart to those in positions of
responsibility, that all violence and bloodshed may cease".
The Pope went on: "May the international community spare no effort to help
Syria emerge from its current situation of violence and crisis, which has
already gone on a long time and risks becoming a generalised conflict which
would have highly
negative consequences for the country and the entire region. I also make an
urgent and heartfelt appeal that, in the face of the dire need of the
population, the necessary humanitarian assistance be guaranteed, also to the
many people who have had to
abandon their homes, some of whom have taken shelter in neighbouring
countries. Human life is a precious gift which must always be protected".
In closing Benedict XVI called on the members of ROACO to be "eloquent
signs of the charity that pours from Christ’s heart" and to "present the
Church to the world in her most authentic identity and mission". He concluded
by expressing the hope
that the Virgin would give them hope and watch over his own forthcoming trip
to Lebanon.
AUDIENCE WITH PRESIDENT OF MONTENEGRO AND RATIFICATION OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN
HOLY SEE AND MONTENEGRO
Vatican City, 21 June 2012 (VIS) - The Holy See Press Office released the
following communique at midday today:
"This morning 21 June 2012 the Holy Father Benedict XVI received in
audience Filip Vujanovic, president of Montenegro. The president subsequently
went on to meet with Cardinal Secretary of State Tarcisio Bertone S.D.B. who
was accompanied by
Archbishop Dominique Mamberti, secretary for Relations with States.
"The principal reason for the visit was to exchange the instruments of
ratification of the Basic Agreement between the Holy See and Montenegro,
something the cardinal secretary of State and the president of Montenegro duly
did at the end of their
meeting. With that exchange the Agreement comes into force, pursuant to
article 21.
"The Agreement was signed in 2011 and is the result of the excellent
relations between the Holy See and Montenegro, which have been established
ever since the country gained its independence. The document recognises the
juridical status of the
Catholic Church and her principal institutions in civil society, her liberty
and independence in apostolic activity and in regulating matters that
specifically concern the Church, as well as freedom of worship, and freedom of
action in the fields of
culture, education, pastoral care and charity.
"During the cordial discussions it was noted that the Agreement represents
a positive development in the consolidation of the rule of law and democratic
principles, upon which Montenegro wishes to base its future. Moreover, a
fruitful exchange of
opinions took place on current international issues and the regional
situation. with particular appreciation being expressed for the way in which
the Holy See is following Montenegro's journey towards full European
integration. Finally the parties
stated their desire to keep the spirit of collaboration alive through
constructive dialogue on areas of mutual interest for the Church and
State".
Vatican City, 21 June 2012 (VIS) - A press conference was held this morning
in the Holy See Press Office for the presentation of the Year of Faith which
is due to last from 11 October 2012 to 24 November 2013. The conference was
presented by
Archbishop Rino Fisichella and Msgr. Graham Bell, respectively president and
under secretary of the Pontifical Council for Promoting New Evangelisation.
Archbishop Fisichella also presented the website and logo of the Year of
Faith, and outlined the calendar of events due to take place in Rome during
that period.
"In his Apostolic Letter 'Porta fidei' Benedict XVI speaks ... of the need
to rediscover the journey of faith so as to shed ever clearer light on the joy
and renewed enthusiasm of the encounter with Christ", the archbishop said.
"For this reason he
called the Year of Faith, which will also coincide with two anniversaries: the
fiftieth anniversary of the beginning of Vatican Council II and the twentieth
anniversary of the publication of the Catechism of the Catholic Church. ...
The Year of Faith
aims, above all, to support the faith of believers who, in their daily trials,
never cease to entrust to entrust their lives to the Lord Jesus, with courage
and conviction. Their precious testimony, which does not make the news, ... is
what enables the
Church to present herself to the world today, as she did in the past,
supported by the strength of the faith and the enthusiasm of ordinary
people.
"The Year of Faith", Archbishop Fisichella added, "falls into a broader
context which is characterised by a generalised crisis that also touches the
faith. ... The crisis of faith is a dramatic expression of an anthropological
crisis which has
abandoned man to his own devices. We must overcome the spiritual poverty
affecting so many of our contemporaries who do no longer perceive the absence
of God from their lives as a void that needs to be filled. The Year of Faith,
then, is an opportunity
which the Christian community offers to the many people who feel nostalgia for
God and who desire to rediscover Him".
The programme of events for the Year "touches the daily life of all
believers and the ordinary pastoral care of the Christian community, in order
to rediscover that genuine missionary spirit which we need in order to give
life to the new
evangelisation". In this context, the archbishop announced that the
Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments has
approved the formula for a special "Mass for New Evangelisation". This, he
said, is a sign that during the Year
of Faith "priority will be given to prayer, and especially to the Eucharist as
source and summit of all Christian life".
The president of the Pontifical Council for Promoting New Evangelisation
then went on to present the logo of the Year of Faith in which the image of a
ship symbolises the Church. The mast of the vessel is a cross with full-blown
sails which form the
monogram of Christ (IHS) and in the background is a sun representing the
Eucharist. The website of the event (www.annusfidei.va) is available in
various languages and can be consulted by smartphone and tablet. The Year also
has an official hymn
entitled: "Credo, Domine, adauge nobis fidem". A multilingual pastoral guide
entitled "Living the Year of Faith" is due to be published in early September
and pilgrims will receive an image of the Christ from the cathedral of Cefalu
in Sicily, with the
Creed written on the back.
Finally Archbishop Fisichella turned his attention to the most important
events of the Year of Faith, those to be celebrated in Rome in the presence of
the Holy Father: They include the opening, which "will take place in St.
Peter's Square on
Thursday 11 October, fiftieth anniversary of the beginning of Vatican Council
II. There will be a solemn Eucharistic celebration concelebrated by the Synod
Fathers, the presidents of the world's episcopal conferences and by Council
Fathers who are still
alive".
Sunday 21 October will see the canonisation of seven martyrs: Jacques
Berthieu, Pedro Calungsod, Giovanni Battista Piamarta, Maria del Carmen (born
Maria Salles y Barangueras), Kateri Tekakwitha, Maria Anna Cope, and Anna
Schaffer. On 25 January
2013, during the traditional ecumenical celebration at the Roman basilica of
St. Paul's Outside-the-Walls, participants will pray that, "through their
joint profession of the Symbol, Christians ... may not forget the path of
unity". On 28 April the Holy
Father will impart the Sacrament of Confirmation to a group of young people,
while 5 May will be dedicated to expressions of popular piety.
On 18 May, the eve of Pentecost, Catholic movements, both old and new, will
gather in St. Peter's Square. On 2 June, Corpus Christi, the Blessed Sacrament
will be adored at the same time all over the world. Sunday 16 June will be
dedicated to the
Gospel of Life. On 7 July seminarians and novices from all over the world will
conclude their pilgrimage by gathering in St. Peter's Square. The 29 September
will be dedicated to catechists on the twentieth anniversary of the
publication of the
Catechism of the Catholic Church, and 13 October will focus on the presence of
Mary in the Church. Finally, the closing celebration of the Year of Faith will
take place on 24 November 2013.
The Year of Faith will also include a number of cultural events including
an exhibition on St. Peter to be held at Castel Sant'Angelo from 7 February
2013 to 1 May 2013 and a concert in St. Peter's Square on 22 June 2013.
