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The Bishops of Bolivia have issued a message at the end of their 88th Plenary Assembly, celebrated November 20-25. First, the Bishops declare their solidarity with all the suffering people of Bolivia, then they tackle three fundamental issues: 1 .- Awaiting a democratic celebration.

The Bishops of the Bishops' Conference of Chile have issued a message to the country at the close of the 98th Plenary Assembly, held in Punta de Tralca.

The Letter that His Eminence Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone, Secretary of State, has sent to all priests of the Catholic Church in the People's Republic of China, is situated within the context of the Year for Priests and in light of the Letter to the Church in China of Pope Benedict XVI.

"With great joy we invite you to participate in the Third National Meeting of Missionary Groups that, God willing, we will live together October 9, 10 and 11 of 2010, with the slogan 'Missionary disciples, here and beyond borders'." Thus begins the letter of the Bishops who are members of the Bishops' Commission for Missions of the Argentinean ...

VATICAN CITY, NOV. 9, 2009 .- Here is the apostolic constitution "Anglicanorum Coetibus," which was signed by Benedict XVI on Nov.

The Gospel of Luke has entered into the gray walls of the Long Bay Jail in Sydney and in many other detainment centers in Europe and America.

By Cindy Wooden Source: Published: ROME - Pope John Paul II lives on "because he has remained in people's hearts," said Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re, prefect of the Congregation for Bishops.

At the conclusion of their meeting last week in Sacramento, the Catholic Bishops of California issued a statement declaring their appreciation of and support for the women religious serving in California.

TORONTO, OCT. 28, 2009 .- The words of Salesian Archbishop Angelo Amato, prefect of the Congregation for Saints' Causes, spoken during last year's Synod of Bishops on the Word of God, still resound in my mind and heart today on the solemnity of All Saints: "Jesus says: 'Learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for ...

VATICAN CITY, OCT. 27, 2009 .- Here are Nos. 11-20 of the 57 propositions that were published unofficially Saturday by the synod press office at the conclusion of the Second Special Assembly for Africa of the Synod of Bishops on the theme The Church in Africa at the Service of Reconciliation, Justice and Peace." * * * Proposition 11 Interreligious ...

VATICAN CITY, OCT. 25, 2009 .- Benedict XVI is encouraging the Church in Africa to have courage and embark on a new evangelization of the continent.

By John Thavis Source: Published: Tuesday, October 27, 2009 Africans mingle in St.

VATICAN CITY, OCT. 25, 2009 .- Benedict XVI entrusted the fruits of the Africa synod to the faithful on the continent, urging them to the "salt and light" of their homeland.

VATICAN CITY, OCT. 25, 2009 .- Here is a translation of the homily Benedict XVI gave today at the concluding Mass of the Second Special Assembly for Africa of the Synod of Bishops.

As the Synod of Bishops for Africa nears its conclusion, the Synod fathers have issued a message to the world and especially to the leaders of Africa, calling for a revival of spiritual and family life, a new impulse toward economic development, and an end to exploitation and political corruption.

ROME, OCT. 20, 2009 .- Participants in the Synod for Africa were able to witness how the Focolare Movement and the Sant'Egidio Community have helped reduce corruption and AIDS on that continent.

In a joint statement issued today the Archbishop of Westminster and the Archbishop of Canterbury have said Today's announcement of the Apostolic Constitution is a response by Pope Benedict XVI to a number of requests over the past few years to the Holy See from groups of Anglicans who wish to enter into full visible communion with the Roman ...

VATICAN CITY, OCT. 11, 2009 .- Here are the English-language summaries provided by the Vatican press office of the interventions given Saturday at the Tenth General Congregation of the Second Special Assembly for Africa of the Synod of Bishops.

Bishops: Aid With Strings Attached is 'Cultural Imperialism' By Carol Glatz Source: Published: VATICAN CITY - Development aid that is tied to promoting abortion, contraception and cutbacks in social and educational programs represents a form of "cultural imperialism" from the West that must end, said some African bishops.