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Cardinal Hlond condemned Kielce pogrom in 1946
As an answer to the accusations against Cardinal A. Hlond, Primate of Poland, of his negative attitude towards the Jewish people, on basis of the Primate’s Lenten Pastoral Letter from 1936 entitled „Catholic moral principles”, and of the alleged lack of reaction of Card. Hlond after the Kielce pogrom in 1946, the Postulation Office of Card. Hlond released a statement and two documents showing the relationship of Card. Hlond to the Jewish people.
Spokesman of the Polish Bishop’s Conference of 2017: anniversaries of Marian apparitions, the “Rosary to the Borders” and a decree concerning Primate Wyszynski
Anniversaries of the apparitions in Fatima and Gietrzwald, preparations for the synod of bishops about youth, celebrations of the 600th anniversary of the primacy in Poland, “Rosary to the Borders”, assistance to the victims of storms and war in the Middle East and announcement of the decree recognising the heroic virtues of Primate Stefan Wyszynski are the most important events of 2017, emphasized the spokesman of the Polish Bishops’ Conference, Fr. Pawel Rytel-Andrianik.
Reception of Christ as King and Lord
The Jubilee Act of the Reception of Christ as King and Lord was solemnly recited on 19 November 2016 in the Sanctuary of Divine Mercy and, on the following day, in all Polish parishes this act of faith, confirming the choice of Christ and sealing with Him the baptismal covenant, was repeated. This act is recognition of His dominion over the entire world and submission to His law.
Benedict XVI Centre: roots of culture, bridges of discourse
(Vatican Radio) The Benedict XVI Centre for Religion and Society is a new interdisciplinary endeavor designed to create synergy and explore existing connections among the social sciences as these pertain to religion and the study of religion. Founded by St. Mary’s University, Twickenham, with the approval of the Secretariat of State of the Holy See, the Benedict XVI Centre for Religion and Society brings together existing strands of research and seeks to foster new projects with partner researchers and organizations.
Fr Cantalamessa preaches second Lenten sermon on the Word of God
(Vatican Radio) The preacher of the papal household, Capuchin Father Raniero Cantalamessa, gave the second Lenten sermon for the members of the Roman Curia gathered in the Redemptoris Mater chapel in the Vatican on Friday morning. Continuing his reflections on the key documents of the Second Vatican Council, Fr Cantalamessa spoke about the meaning of the Word of God through the text of ‘Dei Verbum’.
Thanksgiving Mass for Pope Francis’ visit to Kenya
Kenyans have been called upon to consistently refer to Pope Francis’ messages that he gave during his visit in November last year for a deeper understanding and in order for them to put his words of wisdom into practice. The Thanksgiving Mass was held recently at the Daughters of St Paul’s chapel in Nairobi.
Sri Lankan bishops insist on Holy Thursday washing of women’s feet
Sri Lankan bishops have instructed priests to follow Pope Francis' decree of including women in the washing of the feet during Mass on Holy Thursday. "Pastors may select for the washing of the feet, a small group of the faithful to represent in variety and unity each part of the people of God," said Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith of Colombo, president of the Sri Lankan bishops' conference, in a statement Feb. 19. "Such small groups can be made up of men and women, and it is appropriate that they consist of people young and old, healthy and sick, clerics, consecrated men and women and laity," said the cardinal, archbishop of Colombo.
