VATICAN - Pope Benedict XVI in Sydney (4) - “In a world threatened by sinister and ...

                   
fides.org     Jul 18, 2008            

Vatican City (Agenzia Fides) – After the ecumenical meeting in the morning, on July 18, the Holy Father Benedict XVI made his way to the Chapter Hall in St. Mary’s Cathedral, where he held a meeting with representatives from other religions. After the greetings addressed from Cardinal George Pell, Chief Rabbi of the Sydney Synagogue, Jeremy Lawrence, and Sheikh Mohamadu Saleem, the Pope gave an address in which he referred to Australia as a nation “is a nation that holds freedom of religion in high regard.” The Pope opened his address, saying: “Your country recognizes that a respect for this fundamental right gives men and women the latitude to worship God according to their conscience, to nurture their spirits, and to act upon the ethical convictions that stem from their beliefs.” The Holy Father indicated the importance of... [read full story]                    

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Papal Address at Interreligious Meeting [2008-07-17]

zenit.org     Jul 17, 2008          

"Schools Could Do Even More to Nurture the Spiritual Dimension" SYDNEY, Australia, JULY 17, 2008 .- The Pope is in Australia for the 23rd World Youth Day, under way through Sunday. Dear Friends, I extend cordial greetings of...                    

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Pontiff Sees Mission for People of Faith [2008-07-17]

zenit.org     Jul 17, 2008          

Tells Interreligious Leaders of Need for Joy in Simple Living SYDNEY, Australia, JULY 17, 2008 .- Benedict XVI says people of religious faith should show that it is possible to find joy in living simply and being generous with...                    

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All faiths must defend freedom, reject hatred

cwnews.com     Jul 18, 2008          

Sydney, Jul. 18, 2008 (CWNews.com) - Leaders of all religions should unite to protect freedom of worship, and to discourage religious-motivated violence, Pope Benedict XVI told an inter-faith assembly in Sydney on July 18....                    

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Pope: Religion can be force for unity

upi.com     Jul 19, 2008          

SYDNEY, July 18 (UPI) -- Pope Benedict XVI, meeting with leaders of other religions Friday in Sydney, said Australia should return religion to its schools. The 30-minute meeting at St. Mary's Cathedral included Jewish, Muslim,...                    

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Pope: Religion can be force for unity

politicalgateway.com     Jul 19, 2008          

SYDNEY, July 18 (UPI) -- Pope Benedict XVI, meeting with leaders of other religions Friday in Sydney, said Australia should return religion to its schools. The 30-minute meeting at St. Mary's Cathedral included Jewish, Muslim,...                    

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