"As we move forward together, we offer thanks and glory to the living God -
Father, Son and Holy Spirit - that the same assembly of bishops has recognised
the importance of reflection and sincere dialogue between our 'sister
Churches'. We join in the
'hope that the barrier dividing the Eastern Church and the Western Church will
be removed, and that - at last - there may be but the one dwelling, firmly
established on Christ Jesus, the Cornerstone, Who will make both one'".
"Our presence here signifies and seals our commitment to witness together
to the Gospel message of salvation
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and healing for the least of our brethren: the poor, the oppressed, the
forgotten in God’s world. Let us begin with prayers for peace
and healing for our Christian brothers and sisters living in the Middle East.
In the current turmoil of violence, separation, and brokenness that is
escalating between peoples and nations, may the love and desire for harmony we
profess here, and the
understanding we seek through dialogue and mutual respect, serve as a model
for our world. Indeed, may all humanity reach out to ‘the other’
and work together to overcome the suffering of people everywhere, particularly
in the face of
famine, natural disasters, disease, and war that ultimately touches all of our
lives.
"In light of all that has yet to be accomplished by the Church on earth,
and with great appreciation for all the progress we have shared, we are,
therefore, honoured to be invited to attend - and humbled to be called to
address - this solemn and
festive commemoration of Vatican Council II. It is fitting that this occasion
also marks for your Church the formal inauguration of the 'Year of Faith', as
it is faith that provides a visible sign of the journey we have travelled
together along the path
of reconciliation and visible unity".
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OTHER PONTIFICAL ACTS
Vatican City, 11 October 2012 (VIS) - The Holy Father appointed Fr.
Vincenzo Peroni as a master of pontifical ceremonies.
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