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The post-Synodal Exhortation, 'Ecclesia in Africa' by John Paul II is published on this day.
September 14, 1995
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John Paul II: Ecclesia in Africa, no.95
The Synod Fathers affirmed that today, more than ever before, there is a need to form future priests in the true cultural values of their country, in a sense of…
September 14, 1995
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John Paul II: Ecclesia in Africa, n. 61
This emptying of self (Jn 12:24.32), this kenosis necessary for exaltation, which is the way of Christ and of each of his disciples (Ph. 2;6-9) sheds light on the encounter…
September 14, 1995
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John Paul II: Ecclesia in Africa, nº 57
It is essential that the new evangelisation be centred on a transforming encounter with the living person of Christ. The first proclamation ought to bring about this overwhelming and exhilarating…
September 14, 1995
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John Paul II: Ecclesia in Africa, 117-118
Together with the Synod Fathers, I urge a serious commitment to foster conditions of greater social justice and good government on the African continent, in order to prepare the ground…
September 14, 1995
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John Paul II: Ecclesia in Africa, nº119
One of the most bitter fruits of wars and economic hardships is the sad phenomenon of refugees and displaced persons. The ideal solution is the re-establishment of a just peace,…
September 14, 1995
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John Paul II: Ecclesia in Africa, nº95
The Synod Fathers affirmed that 'today more than ever there is a need to form future priests in the true cultural values of their country, in a sense of honesty,…
September 14, 1995
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John Paul II: "Ecclesia in Africa", nº33
The glory and splendour or the present period of Africa's evangelisation are illustrated in a truly admirable way by the Saints whom modern Africa has given to the Church. Pope…
September 14, 1995
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John Paul II: Ecclesia in Africa, nº63
Not only did the Synod speak of inculturation, but it also made use of it, taking the Church as God's family as its guiding idea for the evangelisation in Africa.…
September 14, 1995
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Ethiopia
Pope John Paul II, who has already received the patriarch of Ethiopia, Abuna Tekle-Haymanot, (17 October 1981), welcomes in Rome H.H. Abuna Paulos, the present patriarch, and confirms that their…
June 11, 1993
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Madagascar
Pope John Paul II beatifies Victoire Rasoamanarivo at Tananarive. A delegation from the diocese of Mahajanga takes part in the ceremonies.
April 28, 1989
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Rome
The Post-Synodal Exhortation by Pope John Paul II on the vocation and mission of lay people in the Church and the World is published.
December 28, 1988
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Jean Paul II discours à la Curie sur l_esprit de la rencontre...
DIALOGUE INTERRELIGIEUX DANS L’ESPRIT D’ASSISE Le 22 décembre 1986, le pape Jean-Paul II a reçu les cardinaux et les membres de la Curie romaine pour la présentation traditionnelle des voeux…
December 22, 1986
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Pope John Paul II Adress to Young Muslims in Casablanca Marocco
APOSTOLIC JOURNEY TO TOGO, IVORY COAST, CAMEROON, CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC, ZAIRE, KENYA AND MOROCCO ADDRESS OF HIS HOLINESS JOHN PAUL II TO YOUNG MUSLIMS Morocco Monday, 19 August 1985
August 19, 1985
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Pope John-Paul II, Encyclical Redemptoris Missio (1990), extracts
The Spirit Is Present and Active in Every Time and Place Dialogue with Our Brothers and Sisters of Other Religions
August 19, 1985
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Dialogue and Mission
SECRETARIATUS PRO NON CHRISTIANIS THE ATTITUDE OF THE CHURCH TOWARDS THE FOLLOWERS OF OTHER RELIGIONS REFLECTIONS AND ORIENTATIONS ON DIALOGUE AND MISSION PENTECOST 1984 Address of the Pope at the…
June 10, 1984
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Pope John Paul II Address to Muslim leaders in Kaduna Nigeria
APOSTOLIC PILGRIMAGE TO NIGERIA, BENIN GABON AND EQUATORIAL GUINEA ADDRESS OF JOHN PAUL II TO THE MUSLIM RELIGIOUS LEADERS Kaduna (Nigeria) Sunday, 14 February 1982
February 14, 1982
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C.S.Sp.
Père Jacques Laval is beatified by Pope John Paul II. His feast day is fixed for September 9th, the anniversary of his death.
April 29, 1979
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John Paul II: "Redemptoris Missio", no. 57
A vast field lies open to dialogue, which can assume many forms and expressions: from exchanges between experts in religious traditions or official representatives of those traditions to cooperation for…
August 13, 1900
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John Paul II: Redemptoris Missio, n. 55
I recently wrote to the Bishops of Asia: "Although the Church gladly acknowledges whatever is true and holy in the religious traditions of Buddhism, Hinduism and Islam as a reflection…
July 21, 1900
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John Paul II: "Redemptoris Missio", no. 45
The supreme test is the giving of one's life, to the point of accepting death in order to bear witness to one's faith in Jesus Christ. Throughout Christian history, martyrs,…
June 24, 1900
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Jean Paul II, at the Mosque of Omeyyades at Damascus, 06.05.2001
It is important that Muslims and Christians continue to explore philosophical and theological questions together, in order to come to a more objective and comprehensive knowledge of each other's religious…
June 22, 1900
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John Paul II: "Redemptoris Missio", no. 88
The mystery of the Incarnation and Redemption is thus described as a total self-emptying which leads Christ to experience fully the human condition and to accept totally the Father's plan.…
June 21, 1900
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John Paul II: Redemptoris Missio
The specific nature of this mission ad gentes consists in its being addressed to "non-Christians." It is therefore necessary to ensure that this specifically "missionary work that Jesus entrusted and…
May 19, 1900
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John Paul II: Redemptoris Missio 34
Missionary activity proper, namely the mission ad gentes, is directed to "peoples or groups who do not yet believe in Christ," "who are far from Christ," in whom the Church…
May 18, 1900
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Pope John Paul II: Populorum Progressio, no, 42
What must be aimed at is complete humanism. And what is that if not the fully-rounded development of the whole person? A humanism closed in on itself and not open…
May 11, 1900
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John Paul II: Redemptoris Missio no. 91
The missionary is a person of the Beatitudes. Before sending out the Twelve to evangelise, Jesus teaches them the paths of mission: poverty, meekness, acceptance of suffering and persecution, the…
April 24, 1900
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Redemptoris Missio no. 11
Why mission? Because to us, as to St. Paul, 'has been confided the privilege of announcing the unfathomable riches of Christ to the pagans' (Eph. 3:8). New life in him…
April 3, 1900
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