Tuesday, Sept. 29
The Archangels Michael, Gabriel and Raphael
By tradition, Michael is the protector Archangel,
Gabriel the messenger Archangel, and Raphael the healing Archangel.
OR for 9/28/-9/29:
The Pope leaves the Czech Republic after a new appeal for believers
to open up to dualog with other cultures and religions
'Christianity can offer much to Europe'
The issue contains the bulk of the OR's coverage of the Czech trip - from the first-day courtesy visit to the Czech
President to the Mass at Stara Boleslaw yesterday, therefore lacking only the departure story, with a front-page
editorial that sums up the visit. Other Page 1 stories: Angela Merkel triumphs in the German elections for a second
term that will be a center-right coalition unlike her first-term center-left coalition; Manila, capital of the Philippines,
suffers its worst flooding in 40 years.
No events scheduled for the Holy Father today.
The Vatican released the Holy Father's video-message to the current International Retreat for Priests
in Ars, France, Sept. 27-Octobeer 3. Address in French.
The Vatican has also anounced the theme chosen for World Communications Day in 2010:
"The priest and pastoral ministry in a digital world:
new media at the service of the Word"
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