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VATICAN INFORMATION SERVICE
YEAR XXII - N° 212
DATE 23-11-2012
Summary:
- THE CHURCH IS CLOSE TO SEAFARERS
- HOLY SEE IS "FOUNDING OBSERVER" OF THE KING ABDULLAH BIN ABDULAZIZ CENTRE
FOR INTER-RELIGIOUS DIALOGUE
- AUDIENCES
- OTHER PONTIFICAL ACTS
- NOTICE
___________________________________________________________
THE CHURCH IS CLOSE TO SEAFARERS
Vatican City, 23 November 2012 (VIS) - "Ever since the dawn of Christianity,
the maritime world has been an effective vehicle for evangelisation. The
Apostles and disciples of Jesus were able to go into the world and preach the
Gospel to every creature,
partly thanks to maritime navigation; the journeys of St. Paul provide just
one example. In this way they undertook their mission to spread the Word of
God to 'the ends of the earth'".
With these words Benedict XVI this morning greeted participants in the
twenty-third World Congress of the Apostleship of the Sea, organised by the
Pontifical Council for the Pastoral Care of Migrants and Itinerant Peoples.
The congress focused on themes
such as the proclamation of the Gospel to the increasing number of seafarers
belonging to the Oriental Churches, assistance to non-Christians and
non-believers, and the intensification of ecumenical and inter-religious
collaboration.
"Today too the Church sails across the seas to bring the Gospel to all
nations, and your presence in ports throughout the world, your daily visits to
ships docked in these ports and the fraternal welcome you give to the crews
whilst in port are a
visible sign of your concern for those who are not able to receive ordinary
pastoral care. Nowadays the world of seafaring, with its continual movement of
people, must take account of the complex effects of globalisation and,
unfortunately, has to face
situations of injustice, especially when crews are subject to restrictions on
disembarkation, abandoned along with the vessels on which they work, face the
threat of piracy at sea or suffer the consequences of illegal fishing. The
vulnerability of
seafarers, fishermen and sailors must encourage even greater concern on the
part of the Church and stimulate the maternal care that, through you, she
shows to those you meet in ports and on board ships, or assist during long
periods at sea".
Benedict XVI then turned his attention to those who work in the fishing sector
and their families, emphasising that more than other groups they have to "face
the difficulties of the present time and the uncertainty of a future
threatened by the negative
effects of climate change and the excessive exploitation of resources. I
guarantee the Church will remain close to fishermen who seek dignified and
safe working conditions, safeguarding the value of the family and the
environment and defending the
dignity of each individual".
Finally, citing the Vatican Council II decree "Ad gentes" on the missionary
activity of the Church, the Pope encouraged those who work "on the front line
of the evangelisation of many men and women of various nationalities in your
ports" to be "faithful
apostles to the mission of proclaiming the Gospel" and to "show the caring
face of the Church who welcomes and draws close also to this group of the
People of God", responding "without hesitation to seafarers, who await you on
board, in the hope that
you may fulfil the deepest longings of their souls and that they may become an
active part of the community".
___________________________________________________________
HOLY SEE IS "FOUNDING OBSERVER" OF THE KING ABDULLAH BIN ABDULAZIZ CENTRE FOR
INTER-RELIGIOUS DIALOGUE
Vatican City, 23 November 2012 (VIS) - The "King Abdullah Bin Abdulaziz
International Centre for Inter-religious and Inter-cultural Dialogue"
(KAICIID) will be inaugurated on Monday 26 November in Vienna. Its name refers
to the initiative of the King of
Saudi Arabia and has three "founder States": the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the
Republic of Austria and the Kingdom of Spain. The Holy See has accepted the
invitation to participate as a "founding observer" and a high level Vatican
delegation will attend
the inauguration ceremony.
Some questions have been raised regarding the motives and the meaning of the
Holy See's adherence to this initiative. The Director of the Press Office of
the Holy See, Fr. Federico Lombardi S.J. has offered the following
clarifications:
"The centre, which will be inaugurated in Vienna on Monday, is a new
institution the purpose of which is to foster dialogue among religions and
cultures. This goal is to be regarded favourably with a view to fostering
understanding and peaceful
coexistence among populations, a matter of fundamental urgency for humanity
today and in the future. The King of Saudi Arabia, Abdullah Bin Abdulaziz, and
the Holy Father discussed these aims during their meeting on 6 November 2007
in Vatican City.
"It is important to note that the new centre is not a proprietary institution
of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, but rather an independent international
organisation recognised by the United Nations and founded by three States, two
of which have
centuries-old Christian traditions. It therefore provides an opportunity and
space for dialogue, and it is right that the Holy See should avail herself of
the opportunity to be present, in order to offer her experience and trusted
expertise in the field
of inter-religious dialogue. The status of founding observer is most apt to
guarantee just such a presence, respecting the nature of the Holy See and
permitting the Holy See to express her specific concerns and expectations.
"The Catholic Church is present among the various religions and religious
communities on the Board of Directors, which is defined as the motor of the
Centre's initiatives, and she will be represented from the outset by Fr.
Miguel Ayuso Guixot M.I.I.C.,
secretary of the Pontifical Council for Inter-religious Dialogue. This will
constitute an important opportunity to present the vision of the Church in
matters of dialogue, the human person and vocation, ethics and religion,
social relations, justice and
peace in a prominent cultural and international context. This has certainly
taken place, and continues to do so, in many contexts and on many different
occasions, but the variety and pluralism of today's world necessitate a
multiplicity of directions
and opportunities in which the active and proactive role of the Church may be
developed whenever possible.
"Naturally, the Holy See, as a founding observer, will make every effort to
express her concerns regarding the effective respect for the basic rights of
Christians living in countries with a Muslim majority, in order to promote
authentic and integral
religious freedom. The new centre in Vienna will offer a suitable space in
which these concerns may be raised and heard, and in which appropriate
solutions may be found to problems as they arise".
___________________________________________________________
AUDIENCES
Vatican City, 23 November 2012 (VIS) - The Holy Father today received in
audience:
- Michel Sleiman, president of the Republic of Lebanon.
- Eight prelates of the Episcopal Conference of France, on their "ad limina"
visit:
- Bishop Pascal Roland of Belley-Ars.
- Bishop Guy de Kerimel of Grenoble-Vienne.
- Bishop Dominque Lebrun of Saint-Etienne.
- Archbishop Bernard Barsi of Monaco, Principality of Monaco.
- Archbishop Hippolyte Simon of Clermont.
- Bishop Henri Brincard of Le Puy-en-Velay.
- Bishop Bruno Grua of Saint-Flour.
- Fr. Jean-Pierre Millet, diocesan administrator of Moulins.
This evening he is scheduled to receive in audience Cardinal Fernando Filoni,
prefect of the Congregation for the Evangelisation of Peoples.
___________________________________________________________
OTHER PONTIFICAL ACTS
Vatican City, 23 November 2012 (VIS) - The Holy Father appointed:
- Fr. Jacek Pyl O.M.I., pastor of the parish of St. Michael the Archangel at
Tyvriv in the diocese of Kyiv-Zhytomyr, Ukraine, as auxiliary of the diocese
of Odessa-Simferopol (area 113,363, population 10,052,000, Catholics 18,211,
priests 52, religious
65), Ukraine. The bishop-elect was born in Garwolin, Poland in 1962 and
ordained a priest in 1988. He has served as master of novices for his order in
Poland, and as superior of the delegation of the Missionary Oblates of Mary
Immaculate in Ukraine.
- Archbishop James Michael Harvey, prefect of the Pontifical Household as
archpriest of the papal basilica of St. Paul's Outside-the-Walls.
___________________________________________________________
NOTICE
Vatican City, 23 November 2012 (VIS) - The Vatican Information Service will
transmit a special bulletin tomorrow for the consistory during which the Holy
Father will create six new members of the College of Cardinals.
___________________________________________________________
Per ulteriori informazioni e per la ricerca di documenti consultare il
sito: www.wisnews.org e www.vatican.va
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VISnews121123
VATICAN INFORMATION SERVICE YEAR XXII - N° 212DATE 23-11-2012
Summary: - THE CHURCH IS CLOSE TO
SEAFARERS - HOLY SEE IS
"FOUNDING OBSERVER" OF THE KING ABDULLAH BIN ABDULAZIZ CENTRE FOR
INTER-RELIGIOUS DIALOGUE - AUDIENCES - OTHER PONTIFICAL ACTS
- NOTICE
Vatican City, 23 November 2012 (VIS) - "Ever since the dawn of
Christianity, the maritime world has been an effective vehicle for
evangelisation. The Apostles and disciples of Jesus were able to go into the
world and preach the Gospel to every
creature, partly thanks to maritime navigation; the journeys of St. Paul
provide just one example. In this way they undertook their mission to spread
the Word of God to 'the ends of the earth'".
With these words Benedict XVI this morning greeted participants in the
twenty-third World Congress of the Apostleship of the Sea, organised by the
Pontifical Council for the Pastoral Care of Migrants and Itinerant Peoples.
The congress focused on
themes such as the proclamation of the Gospel to the increasing number of
seafarers belonging to the Oriental Churches, assistance to non-Christians and
non-believers, and the intensification of ecumenical and inter-religious
collaboration.
"Today too the Church sails across the seas to bring the Gospel to all
nations, and your presence in ports throughout the world, your daily visits to
ships docked in these ports and the fraternal welcome you give to the crews
whilst in port are a
visible sign of your concern for those who are not able to receive ordinary
pastoral care. Nowadays the world of seafaring, with its continual movement of
people, must take account of the complex effects of globalisation and,
unfortunately, has to face
situations of injustice, especially when crews are subject to restrictions on
disembarkation, abandoned along with the vessels on which they work, face the
threat of piracy at sea or suffer the consequences of illegal fishing. The
vulnerability of
seafarers, fishermen and sailors must encourage even greater concern on the
part of the Church and stimulate the maternal care that, through you, she
shows to those you meet in ports and on board ships, or assist during long
periods
at sea".
Benedict XVI then turned his attention to those who work in the fishing
sector and their families, emphasising that more than other groups they have
to "face the difficulties of the present time and the uncertainty of a future
threatened by the
negative effects of climate change and the excessive exploitation of
resources. I guarantee the Church will remain close to fishermen who seek
dignified and safe working conditions, safeguarding the value of the family
and the environment and defending
the dignity of each individual".
Finally, citing the Vatican Council II decree "Ad gentes" on the missionary
activity of the Church, the Pope encouraged those who work "on the front line
of the evangelisation of many men and women of various nationalities in your
ports" to be
"faithful apostles to the mission of proclaiming the Gospel" and to "show the
caring face of the Church who welcomes and draws close also to this group of
the People of God", responding "without hesitation to seafarers, who await you
on board, in the
hope that you may fulfil the deepest longings of their souls and that they may
become an active part of the community".
HOLY SEE IS "FOUNDING OBSERVER" OF THE KING ABDULLAH BIN ABDULAZIZ CENTRE
FOR INTER-RELIGIOUS DIALOGUE
Vatican City, 23 November 2012 (VIS) - The "King Abdullah Bin Abdulaziz
International Centre for Inter-religious and Inter-cultural Dialogue"
(KAICIID) will be inaugurated on Monday 26 November in Vienna. Its name refers
to the initiative of the King
of Saudi Arabia and has three "founder States": the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia,
the Republic of Austria and the Kingdom of Spain. The Holy See has accepted
the invitation to participate as a "founding observer" and a high level
Vatican delegation will
attend the inauguration ceremony.
Some questions have been raised regarding the motives and the meaning of
the Holy See's adherence to this initiative. The Director of the Press Office
of the Holy See, Fr. Federico Lombardi S.J. has offered the following
clarifications:
"The centre, which will be inaugurated in Vienna on Monday, is a new
institution the purpose of which is to foster dialogue among religions and
cultures. This goal is to be regarded favourably with a view to fostering
understanding and peaceful
coexistence among populations, a matter of fundamental urgency for humanity
today and in the future. The King of Saudi Arabia, Abdullah Bin Abdulaziz, and
the Holy Father discussed these aims during their meeting on 6 November 2007
in Vatican City.
"It is important to note that the new centre is not a proprietary
institution of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, but rather an independent
international organisation recognised by the United Nations and founded by
three States, two of which have
centuries-old Christian traditions. It therefore provides an opportunity and
space for dialogue, and it is right that the Holy See should avail herself of
the opportunity to be present, in order to offer her experience and trusted
expertise in the field
of inter-religious dialogue. The status of founding observer is most apt to
guarantee just such a presence, respecting the nature of the Holy See and
permitting the Holy See to express her specific concerns and expectations.
"The Catholic Church is present among the various religions and religious
communities on the Board of Directors, which is defined as the motor of the
Centre's initiatives, and she will be represented from the outset by Fr.
Miguel Ayuso Guixot
M.I.I.C., secretary of the Pontifical Council for Inter-religious Dialogue.
This will constitute an important opportunity to present the vision of the
Church in matters of dialogue, the human person and vocation, ethics and
religion, social relations,
justice and peace in a prominent cultural and international context. This has
certainly taken place, and continues to do so, in many contexts and on many
different occasions, but the variety and pluralism of today's world
necessitate a multiplicity of
directions and opportunities in which the active and proactive role of the
Church may be developed whenever possible.
"Naturally, the Holy See, as a founding observer, will make every effort to
express her concerns regarding the effective respect for the basic rights of
Christians living in countries with a Muslim majority, in order to promote
authentic and integral
religious freedom. The new centre in Vienna will offer a suitable space in
which these concerns may be raised and heard, and in which appropriate
solutions may be found to problems as they arise".
Vatican City, 23 November 2012 (VIS) - The Holy Father appointed:
- Fr. Jacek Pyl O.M.I., pastor of the parish of St. Michael the Archangel
at Tyvriv in the diocese of Kyiv-Zhytomyr, Ukraine, as auxiliary of the
diocese of Odessa-Simferopol (area 113,363, population 10,052,000, Catholics
18,211, priests 52,
religious 65), Ukraine. The bishop-elect was born in Garwolin, Poland in 1962
and ordained a priest in 1988. He has served as master of novices for his
order in Poland, and as superior of the delegation of the Missionary Oblates
of Mary Immaculate in
Ukraine.
- Archbishop James Michael Harvey, prefect of the Pontifical Household as
archpriest of the papal basilica of St. Paul's Outside-the-Walls.
Vatican City, 23 November 2012 (VIS) - The Vatican Information Service will
transmit a special bulletin tomorrow for the consistory during which the Holy
Father will create six new members of the College of Cardinals.
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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