Message of Pope to Italian Episcopal Conference: priesthood is a gift and mission
In ‘profoundly changing times’, Pope calls for greater pastoral care, education for seminariansVatican City, Nov. 17, 2005 (CNA) - As vocational problems and priestly scandals continue to arise in some regions of the Catholic Church, Pope Benedict today, called for more priests who are fully aware of the gift of grace received in ordination, and of the important mission entrusted to them.
The Pope made his remarks in a message sent to the Italian Episcopal Conference (CEI), which is currently meeting in Assisi, Italy, from November 14th until tomorrow.
During the meeting, which marks the conference’s 55th general assembly, special attention will be given, among other issues, to the formation of future priests and to the presence of the Church in the world of health care.
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posted by Dr. Denice Hanley, DPM, M.Div. @ 5:47 PM
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