Song for World Youth Day Madrid in 2011
World Youth Day brings together youths from all over the world. It takes place annually in each diocese and every two years there is an international meeting. Each World Youth Day has as its motto a phrase from the Bible, and the international gatherings also have an official song.
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Vatican asks followers of Julia Youn, a self proclaimed "visionary" to have caution
romereports.com Vatican agrees with excommunication warning to South Korean "visionary" and her followers
Victims from attack on Christian church in Baghdad describe religious persecution
www.romereports.com Life in Iraq remains difficult: A country ravaged by war, where violence continues to increase. When Baghdad residents leave their house they don't know if they will return alive. It's a real danger for all Iraqi's, but especially for the Christian minority.
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The Churchs most spectacular papal tomb restored
In the history of the papacy, this bronze tomb is one of a kind, it was made in 1484 for Pope Sixtus IV. The most important Italian sculptors of the time, Antonio del Pollaiolo, took nine years to finish it. Yet it was never used for as a tomb. Sante Guido Restorer Pope Sixtus IV was a Franciscan and he wanted to be buried in a simple tomb in the earth. But it was his nephew Cardinal Giuliano ella Rovere, or Pope Julius II who had this lovely but expensive tomb made. Around the popes figure, the artist carved the seven cardinal virtues. He also carved the ten allegories of Art and Sciences, including astronomy, philosophy and dialectics at the base of the monument. Thanks to the restoration, which lasted two years, restorers discovered the artists challenges, who was not comfortable doing large-scale work. The first two he created, Rhetoric and Grammar, are very different from the last two, Philosophy and Theology. Sante Guido Restorer "The artist sculpted all the elements that humanists had placed at the centre of culture during those times, cause the Pope was very cultured and sensitive." Next to the sculptures, the artist added two panels. The one that sits at the popes feet tells the life of the pontiff. The other, under the head of Sixtus IV, has his signature. In addition, the sculptor also carved oak branches, which identified the family of the Pope. The monument, which is also known as the bronze Sistine Chapel can be seen at St. Peters Basilicas Museum. PVB FF -WP -
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World´s Largest Visual Bible Brought to Life with LEGOs
Ever wonder what the worlds largest, most comprehensive illustrated Bible is? The answer: The Brick Testament, one mans labour of love to bring the word to life through LEGO building blocks. Over the last eight years, Brenden Powell Smith has relied solely on LEGOs to bring 400 stories and 4450 illustrations of the Bible to life. But it wasnt easy: Smith spent thousands of dollars and countless hours constructing and photographing his vision all by himself. The Brick Testament has also morphed into its own book set, as well, complete with printed works on The Ten Commandments, Book of Genesis and the Story of Christmas. Whatever the medium, The Brick Testament is proof that with a little creativity--and a whole lot of LEGOs--any story can come to life. JR - LB
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Report shows Christianity is the most persecuted religion in the world
www.romereports.com Out of every ten people, seven can not live their faith in full freedom. And the most persecuted religion is Christianity, with at least 200 million people suffering from discrimination. This was revealed by the report on religious freedom in the world that is published every two years by the Catholic organization "Aid to the Church in Need."
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Miracle of Cardinal Newmans beatification approved
Cardinal John Henry Newman is set to be beatified very soon now that the pope has officially recognized a miracle attributed to his intercession. The approved miracle was the inexplicable cure of a back ailment suffered by deacon Jack Sullivan. Peter Jennings Spokesperson, Cause for beatification of Cardinal Newman "He prayed and prayed everyday to the intercession of Newman, not for himself but so he might continue his deaconate classes and be ordained a deacon which he wanted to do." Beatification is the step that precedes canonization. It means the candidate for sainthood can be venerated in his diocese. Cardinal John Henry Newman was an Anglican presbyter that converted to Catholicism in 1845. He was one of the most important figures of the Oxford movement that advocated for the Church of Englands return to its Catholic roots. One of his biggest admirers is Benedict XVI, who during his years in the seminary studied Newmans life and writings. The only thing thats left is the date for beatification. The ceremony could be celebrated next year in Rome or London, the cardinals place of birth. BR/RS
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The story of the Immaculate Conception reflected in Vatican Museum frescoes
www.romereports.com The Immaculate Conception Room, located in the heart of the Vatican Museums, regained its glory in 2007, after an extensive restoration. Now, just years later, the spotlight returns for the publication of an spectacular book about its frescoes.
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Chinese bishops forced against their will to attend Beijing assembly
Tensions continue to rise over the Chinese government's control over the Catholic Church in the region. According to Italian news agency AsiaNews, Catholic bishops have been forced against their will to Beijing to attend an assembly of representatives of Chinese Catholics. The report said sources say many of the bishops have gone into hiding or declared themselves too ill to attend the meeting.
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John Paul II, an actor with a vocation for the priesthood
When he was young he overcame the death of his entire family, he endured the hard life of a labor worker and he studied in secrecy with the help of his professors. Thats how John Paul IIs vocation was shaped. His story began in the small polish town of Wadowice on May 18, 1920. He was baptized one month later. He said it was here that his vocation as a Christian and for the priesthood was born. After finishing high school, he enrolled at the Jagiellonian University of Krakow to study Polish philology and also enrolled in an acting school. But the war and the Nazi occupation would change his plans. John Paul II "On one hand, you can say that my youth was marked by the Divine Providence because many of my friends lost their lives in very different circumstances, in the war or in concentration camps. This is called Shoa which in Hebrew means extermination of people. All of this belongs to the history of our century and Ive lived this story during my youth. And through this suffering, I learned to see the real world in a profound way." At the age of 19, he started working at a stone quarry and later at a chemical factory in Solvay to earn a living and avoid deportation to Germany. Three years later, he decided to join an underground seminary organized by the bishop of Krakow, Cardinal Sapieha. John Paul II "That experience as a worker and a "clandestine" seminarian has stayed with me all my life. I used to take books with me to the factory during my eight-hour shift, during <b>...</b>
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Benedict XVI calls for challenge to be transformed by Christ
romereports.com In the first general audience of the 2011, Pope Benedict XVI greeted the crowds in the Vatican's Paul VI Audience Hall. His message appropriately tied in with the New Year when he spoke about the need for a transformation inspired by Jesus. He reminded us of his humble origins to the mystery of the resurrection.
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What is a beatification? The process to make a Saint
romereports.com It's a long road to beatification and canonization since there must be hard proof that one has lived a holy life and can be a hero to all Catholics. The first step to start the lengthy process, is in the hands of those who know the potential saint best.
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Preparations underway in chapel for John Paul II's beatification
According to Vatican sources, this is the chapel where the body of John Paul II will rest once he has been beatified. It's located within Saint Peter's Basilica, next to the sculpture of the Pietà, in the chapel of Saint Sebastian, which has until now held the remains of the pope from 1689, Innocent XI. With great care and absolute discretion, Vatican workers are gradually removing the tiles and decorations of this chapel, in order to prepare a new area that will house the tomb of the future blessed John Paul II. The transfer of the body is expected before late October, after the possible beatification.
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THANK YOU 5T4RSCREAM233 www.youtube.com www.youtube.com www.youtube.com We often hear the claim that our nation is a democracy. That wasn't the vision of the founders. They saw democracy as another form of tyranny. If we've become a democracy, I guarantee you that the founders would be deeply disappointed by our betrayal of their vision. The founders intended, and laid out the ground rules, for our nation to be a republic. The word "democracy" appears nowhere in the Declaration of Independence or the Constitution -- two most fundamental documents of our nation. Instead of a democracy, the Constitution's Article IV, Section 4, guarantees "to every State in this Union a Republican Form of Government." Moreover, let's ask ourselves: Does our pledge of allegiance to the flag say to "the democracy for which it stands," or does it say to "the republic for which it stands"? Or do we sing "The Battle Hymn of the Democracy" or "The Battle Hymn of the Republic"? So what's the difference between republican and democratic forms of government? John Adams captured the essence of the difference when he said, "You have rights antecedent to all earthly governments; rights that cannot be repealed or restrained by human laws; rights derived from the Great Legislator of the Universe." Nothing in our Constitution suggests that government is a grantor of rights. Instead, government is a protector of rights. In recognition that it's Congress that poses the greatest threat to our liberties, the <b>...</b>
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Pope rejects totalitarianism during his visit to a Roman parish
www.romereports.com Benedict XVI visited the parish of St. Maximilian Kolbe, a Polish priest who gave his life in the Auschwitz concentration camp to save the life of the father of a family. Hundreds of people attended the Mass, filling the neighborhood with people during the Pope's arrival at the church located on the outskirts of Rome.
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Pope's Agenda for 2011: four international trips and two books
Benedict XVI will turn 84 years old in April and it will mark his sixth year as Pope. However, this is not stopping him from planning a year with thousands of travel miles and preparing to publish more of his writings. According to his official agenda, he will make eight trips during 2011 and publish two volumes of his book "Jesus of Nazareth."
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Pope's book makes best-seller list
www.romereports.com "Light of the World", the book which contains an exclusive interview with the Pope, was a hot item this Christmas. Translated into 16 languages, the book was the 7th most-sold book in Spain and in Italy, it ranked number 15 on the best-seller list. Some 200, 000 copies were sold in German, and about 75000 in English and French.
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Nativity Scene at St. Peters Square gets the finishing touches
It was John Paul II wish to turn St. Peters Square into a miniature nativity scene every year for Christmas. Its been 27 years since the first one was set up, but every year since, mystery surrounds what the finished piece will look like since its kept a secret until inauguration day. Pier Carlo Cuscianna Director, Technical Services Vatican Governorate We like to think of it as a surprise, in fact its not unveiled until the 24th, in the evening, Christmas day.
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The life of John Paul II, a pontificate which changed history
romereports.com When he was young, he had to overcome the death of his entire family, he worked in a factory while he studied for the priesthood in secrecy. These actions helped shape the personality of John Paul II, one of the most important people of the twentieth century and the history of the Catholic Church.
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Pope welcomes bishops of the Philippines
www.romereports.com Benedict XVI met with the Episcopal Conference of Catholic Bishops of the Philippines. During the meeting, the Pope emphasized the close relations the Vatican and the Philippines have always maintained.
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John Paul II, patron of World Youth Day 2011
John Paul II, the creator of the World Youth Days, has been named the patron for World Youth Day 2011 in Madrid. It was announced by the auxiliary bishop of Madrid, César Franco, after hearing the news of the coming beatification of Karol Wojtyla.
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Benedict XVI baptizes 21 babies in Sistine Chapel
www.romereports.com The first Sunday Mass after the Epiphany had a special meaning for many Vatican workers. Pope Benedict XVI presided over the baptism of 21 babies, all of whom come from families of Vatican employees. In his sermon, the Pope spoke about the humility of Jesus in his own baptism, carried out by John the Baptist.
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