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In Rome, Archbishop Speaks On How To Preach
By CAROL GLATZ, CNS
Published February 7, 2008Preaching effectively in U.S. multicultural communities hinges upon believing passionately in God’s word and his universal plan of salvation, Atlanta’s archbishop told U.S. seminarians studying in Rome. “If the preacher truly, deeply, passionately embraces the word,” then the word of God “will find a home in the hearts of those who listen,” said Archbishop Wilton […]
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Archbishop: Church Needs Inspiring Preachers
By CAROL GLATZ, CNS
Published October 13, 2005The church needs vibrant, inspiring preachers and new ways to communicate faith traditions in its response to current challenges, said Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory of Atlanta. While the Oct. 2-23 Synod of Bishops on the Eucharist grapples with concerns such as how to attract more priestly vocations or how to reach out to young people […]
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Vatican Says Pope’s Hospitalization Is Precaution
By JOHN THAVIS, CNS
Published February 10, 2005The Vatican said Pope John Paul II continued to improve, but his doctors were keeping him in the hospital for a few more days as a precaution. The 84-year-old pontiff felt well enough to deliver a brief blessing to the faithful six days after he was hospitalized for flu-related breathing problems. But his weak health […] Full Story
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Denying Communion To Politician Who Supports Abortion Is Last Resort, Bishop Gregory Says
By CINDY WOODEN, CNS
Published April 29, 2004Denying Communion to a politician such as Sen. John F. Kerry, who supports legalized abortion, must be the last resort in a process to convince the politician to uphold moral truths when voting, said the president of the U.S. bishops’ conference. “In the nature of the church, the imposition of sanctions is always the final […]