Archive for the ‘Political Life’ Category

Escaping Poverty: Interview With Archbishop Silvano Tomasi GENEVA, OCT. 16, 2007 (Zenit.org).- Intelligent use of the economy, market and culture is needed to attain objectives coinciding with our values as Christians and members of the human family, says a Holy See representative. In this interview with ZENIT, Archbishop Silvano Tomasi, apostolic nuncio and permanent observer [...]

The Influence of Religion on American Politics By Father John Flynn, L.C. ROME, OCT. 1, 2007 (Zenit.org).- The volatile mix of religion and politics is heating up as the 2008 presidential election in the United States draws closer. Candidates are being quizzed about what will be the consequences of their beliefs, while the media and [...]

“I Enjoy the Right to Comment on Proposed Laws” SYDNEY, Australia, SEPT. 21, 2007 (Zenit.org).- Here is a statement written by Cardinal George Pell, archbishop of Sydney, in which he welcomes a report clearing him of contempt of Parliament. Cardinal Pell was referred to the Privileges Committee of the New South Wales Legislative Council for [...]

“The Church Must Feel Concerned Regarding Immigrants” VATICAN CITY, SEPT. 15, 2007 (Zenit.org).- Here is the text of an address given by Cardinal Renato Martino, president of the Pontifical Council for Migrants and Travelers, at the annual meeting of European national directors for the pastoral care of migrants, held in Sibiu, Romania, from Sept. 3 [...]

Religion’s Role in International Society By Father John Flynn, L.C. ROME, SEPT. 16, 2007 (Zenit.org).- Amid the clatter of popular books attacking religion, one of the more frequent accusations made is that faith is guilty of fomenting political conflict. Clearly, it can’t be denied that religion is sometimes a factor in provoking dissension. On the [...]





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