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VATICAN INFORMATION SERVICE
YEAR XXII - N° 193
DATE 25-10-2012
Summary:
- POPE RECEIVES PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF CYPRUS
- COMMUNIQUE OF THE SECRETARIAT OF STATE
- DECLARATION BY HOLY SEE PRESS OFFICE DIRECTOR CONCERNING THE SENTENCE
AGAINST PAOLO GABRIELE
- PILGRIMAGE TO ROME FOR THE YEAR OF FAITH BY THE ORDER OF THE HOLY SEPULCHRE
OF JERUSALEM
- AUDIENCES
- OTHER PONTIFICAL ACTS
___________________________________________________________
POPE RECEIVES PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF CYPRUS
Vatican City, 25 October 2012 (VIS) - The Holy See Press Office released the
following communique at midday today:
"This morning in the Vatican Apostolic Palace the Holy Father Benedict XVI
received in audience Demetris Christofias, president of the Republic of
Cyprus. 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 discussions, which took place in a cordial atmosphere, served to
highlight the good relations that exist between the Holy See and the Republic
of Cyprus. Consideration was also given to issues of mutual interest, in
particular the importance of
dialogue and of respect for human rights, including the right to religious
freedom.
"Since the Republic of Cyprus holds the presidency of the Council of the
European Union, the parties also turned their attention to the situation in
Europe. Finally, the hope was expressed that initiatives for dialogue and
peace between the sides in
conflict in the Middle East would achieve a positive outcome, with the
contribution of the international community".
___________________________________________________________
COMMUNIQUE OF THE SECRETARIAT OF STATE
Vatican City, 25 October 2012 (VIS) - Given below is the text of a communique
released today by the Secretariat of State.
"The sentence in the trial of Paolo Gabriele, which has now become final, puts
a full stop to the end of a sad affair which has had very painful consequences.
"A personal offence was done to the Holy Father; the right to privacy of the
many people who, by virtue of their office, addressed themselves to him was
violated; the Holy See and a number of her institutions suffered prejudice;
communications between
the bishops of the world and the Holy See were hindered, and scandal was
caused among the community of the faithful. Finally, for a period of many
months the serenity of the working community which daily serves the Successor
of Peter was disturbed.
"The accused admitted his guilt at the end of a judicial process which took
place transparently and justly, and with full respect for the rights of the
defence. The trial was able to ascertain the facts, showing that Mr Gabriele
had carried our his
criminal plans not at the instigation or incitement of third parties, but on
the basis of his own personal convictions, which can in no way be shared.
Various conjectures about the existence of plots or the involvement of other
people have, in the light
of the sentence, been shown to be false.
"Now that the sentence is final, Mr Gabriele will have to serve the prison
term imposed upon him. He also faces a procedure for dismissal, as laid down
in the Regulations of the Roman Curia.
"As regards the term of imprisonment, the possibility of pardon still remains
which, as has been reiterated on a number of occasions, is a sovereign act on
the part of the Holy Father. It does, however, reasonably presuppose
repentance on the part of
the accused, and a sincere request for pardon to the Supreme Pontiff and those
who have been unjustly offended.
"In relation to the harm caused, the term inflicted appears both lenient and
just, a fact due to the the specific nature of the legislative system from
which it arises".
___________________________________________________________
DECLARATION BY HOLY SEE PRESS OFFICE DIRECTOR CONCERNING THE SENTENCE AGAINST
PAOLO GABRIELE
Vatican City, 25 October 2012 (VIS) - "Since no appeals have been filed
against the sentence passed on Paolo Gabriele on 6 October, that sentence has
become final. Therefore, by mandate of the president of the Tribunal, the
promoter of justice this
morning ordered the guilty party be imprisoned, in enactment of the sentence.
The order will be carried out during the course of the day", reads a
declaration made today by Holy See Press Office Director Fr. Federico Lombardi
S.J.
___________________________________________________________
PILGRIMAGE TO ROME FOR THE YEAR OF FAITH BY THE ORDER OF THE HOLY SEPULCHRE OF
JERUSALEM
Vatican City, 25 October 2012 (VIS) - Three thousand knights and ladies of the
Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem (a tenth of the the total
membership) will make a pilgrimage to Rome in 2013 for the Year of Faith. The
event, which is
due to take place from 13 to 15 September, will coincide with the general
assembly of the Order and will conclude with a celebration of the Eucharist
presided by the Holy Father in St. Peter's Basilica.
The Grand Magisterium of the Order held its autumnal session in Rome yesterday
evening, under the presidency of Cardinal Edwin Frederick O'Brien, grand
master of the Order. During the meeting attention turned, apart from to the
pilgrimage, to the
statutory commitments of the Order in the Holy Land, and in particular those
concerning the Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem. His Beatitude Fouad Twal,
patriarch of Jerusalem of the Latins and grand prior of the Order, illustrated
a number of projects in
the field of education, He recalled how more than 18,000 students (around
2,500 in Israel, 5,700 in Palestine and 10,000 in Jordan), of whom 61 per cent
are Christian, frequent the forty-two primary and secondary schools funded by
contributions from the
Order of the Holy Sepulchre.
The patriarch also made reference to the religious and political situation,
and to the ongoing conflicts in the Middle East, expressing his concern at the
growth in fundamentalism in the region. He also noted how the importance of
the Holy Land had been
confirmed in two important events which took place this year: The World
Congress of Families in Milan, Italy, which had focused on the Holy Family of
Nazareth, and the International Eucharistic Congress of Dublin, Ireland which
had dedicated particular
attention to the Cenacle in Jerusalem.
___________________________________________________________
AUDIENCES
Vatican City, 25 October 2012 (VIS) - The Holy Father today received in
audience Archbishop Paul Tschang In-Nam, apostolic nuncio to Thailand and
Cambodia, and apostolic delegate to Laos and Myanmar.
___________________________________________________________
OTHER PONTIFICAL ACTS
Vatican City, 25 October 2012 (VIS) - The Holy Father appointed Bishop Victor
Rene Rodriguez Gomez, auxiliary of Texcoco, Mexico, as bishop of Valle de
Chalco (area 1,237, population 2,634,000, Catholics 1,321,000, priests 89,
religious 94), Mexico.
___________________________________________________________
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VATICAN INFORMATION SERVICE YEAR XXII - N° 193DATE 25-10-2012
Summary: - POPE RECEIVES PRESIDENT OF THE
REPUBLIC OF CYPRUS -
COMMUNIQUE OF THE SECRETARIAT OF STATE - DECLARATION BY HOLY SEE PRESS
OFFICE DIRECTOR CONCERNING THE SENTENCE AGAINST PAOLO GABRIELE -
PILGRIMAGE TO ROME FOR THE YEAR OF FAITH BY THE ORDER OF THE HOLY SEPULCHRE OF
JERUSALEM -
AUDIENCES - OTHER PONTIFICAL ACTS
Vatican City, 25 October 2012 (VIS) - The Holy See Press Office released
the following communique at midday today:
"This morning in the Vatican Apostolic Palace the Holy Father Benedict XVI
received in audience Demetris Christofias, president of the Republic of
Cyprus. 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 discussions, which took place in a cordial atmosphere, served to
highlight the good relations that exist between the Holy See and the Republic
of Cyprus. Consideration was also given to issues of mutual interest, in
particular the importance of
dialogue and of respect for human rights, including the right to religious
freedom.
"Since the Republic of Cyprus holds the presidency of the Council of the
European Union, the parties also turned their attention to the situation in
Europe. Finally, the hope was expressed that initiatives for dialogue and
peace between the sides in
conflict in the Middle East would achieve a positive outcome, with the
contribution of the international community".
Vatican City, 25 October 2012 (VIS) - Given below is the text of a
communique released today by the Secretariat of State.
"The sentence in the trial of Paolo Gabriele, which has now become final,
puts a full stop to the end of a sad affair which has had very painful
consequences.
"A personal offence was done to the Holy Father; the right to privacy of
the many people who, by virtue of their office, addressed themselves to him
was violated; the Holy See and a number of her institutions suffered
prejudice; communications
between the bishops of the world and the Holy See were hindered, and scandal
was caused among the community of the faithful. Finally, for a period of many
months the serenity of the working community which daily serves the Successor
of Peter was
disturbed.
"The accused admitted his guilt at the end of a judicial process which took
place transparently and justly, and with full respect for the rights of the
defence. The trial was able to ascertain the facts, showing that Mr Gabriele
had carried our his
criminal plans not at the instigation or incitement of third parties, but on
the basis of his own personal convictions, which can in no way be shared.
Various conjectures about the existence of plots or the involvement of other
people have, in the light
of the sentence, been shown to be false.
"Now that the sentence is final, Mr Gabriele will have to serve the prison
term imposed upon him. He also faces a procedure for dismissal, as laid down
in the Regulations of the Roman Curia.
"As regards the term of imprisonment, the possibility of pardon still
remains which, as has been reiterated on a number of occasions, is a sovereign
act on the part of the Holy Father. It does, however, reasonably presuppose
repentance on the part of
the accused, and a sincere request for pardon to the Supreme Pontiff and those
who have been unjustly offended.
"In relation to the harm caused, the term inflicted appears both lenient
and just, a fact due to the the specific nature of the legislative system from
which it arises".
DECLARATION BY HOLY SEE PRESS OFFICE DIRECTOR CONCERNING THE SENTENCE
AGAINST PAOLO GABRIELE
Vatican City, 25 October 2012 (VIS) - "Since no appeals have been filed
against the sentence passed on Paolo Gabriele on 6 October, that sentence has
become final. Therefore, by mandate of the president of the Tribunal, the
promoter of justice this
morning ordered the guilty party be imprisoned, in enactment of the sentence.
The order will be carried out during the course of the day", reads a
declaration made today by Holy See Press Office Director Fr. Federico Lombardi
S.J.
PILGRIMAGE TO ROME FOR THE YEAR OF FAITH BY THE ORDER OF THE HOLY SEPULCHRE
OF JERUSALEM
Vatican City, 25 October 2012 (VIS) - Three thousand knights and ladies of
the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem (a tenth of the the
total membership) will make a pilgrimage to Rome in 2013 for the Year of
Faith. The event, which is
due to take place from 13 to 15 September, will coincide with the general
assembly of the Order and will conclude with a celebration of the Eucharist
presided by the Holy Father in St. Peter's Basilica.
The Grand Magisterium of the Order held its autumnal session in Rome
yesterday evening, under the presidency of Cardinal Edwin Frederick O'Brien,
grand master of the Order. During the meeting attention turned, apart from to
the pilgrimage, to the
statutory commitments of the Order in the Holy Land, and in particular those
concerning the Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem. His Beatitude Fouad Twal,
patriarch of Jerusalem of the Latins and grand prior of the Order, illustrated
a number of projects in
the field of education, He recalled how more than 18,000 students (around
2,500 in Israel, 5,700 in Palestine and 10,000 in Jordan), of whom 61 per cent
are Christian, frequent the forty-two primary and secondary schools funded by
contributions from the
Order of the Holy Sepulchre.
The patriarch also made reference to the religious and political situation,
and to the ongoing conflicts in the Middle East, expressing his concern at the
growth in fundamentalism in the region. He also noted how the importance of
the Holy Land had
been confirmed in two important events which took place this year: The World
Congress of Families in Milan, Italy, which had focused on the Holy Family of
Nazareth, and the International Eucharistic Congress of Dublin, Ireland which
had dedicated
particular attention to the Cenacle in Jerusalem.
Vatican City, 25 October 2012 (VIS) - The Holy Father today received in
audience Archbishop Paul Tschang In-Nam, apostolic nuncio to Thailand and
Cambodia, and apostolic delegate to Laos and Myanmar.
Vatican City, 25 October 2012 (VIS) - The Holy Father appointed Bishop
Victor Rene Rodriguez Gomez, auxiliary of Texcoco, Mexico, as bishop of Valle
de Chalco (area 1,237, population 2,634,000, Catholics 1,321,000, priests 89,
religious 94),
Mexico.
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/vi
/italinde.php
Copyright (VIS): Le notizie contenute nei servizi del Vatican
Information Service possono essere riprodotte parzialmente o totalmente
citando la fonte: V.I.S. - Vatican Information Service.
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