Saturday, Oct. 24
ST. ANTONI MARIA CLARET [b Spain 1807, d France 1870)
Preacher, missionary, writer, founder of Claretian order
Ordained at 28, he became a popular preacher who published
his own books. At 42, founded the Missionary Sons of the
Immaculate Heart of Mary (Claretians). Appointed bishop of
Santiago in Cuba where his work earned him the title
'Spiritual Father of Cuba. Recalled to Spain to be confessor
to Queen Isabella II and director of the school at El Escorial
monastery; continued writing books. Died while preparing
to attend the first Vatican Council.
OR today.
The final message from the Synodal assembly for Africa:
'Arise, Africa, and walk on!'
A front-page editorial on the conclusion of the assembly. The Holy Father attended the Friday afternoon congregation at which
the Final Propositions were read - whose publication he has authorized. Other Page 1 items: A commentary by the international
VP of Goldman-Sachs praising Caritas in veritate as beyond merely social doctrine; Taliban step up terrorist bombings
in Pakistan; Syrian president extends friendly hand to Lebanese leader unable to form a government months after the elections.
Inside, an essay by Culture Minister Gianfranco Ravasi on beauty as the other face of good, and one on evolution and divine
wisdom by a French scientist.
THE POPE'S DAY
Convivium with the Synod Fathers and assembly participants - The Holy Father invited them for luncheon at Aula Paolo VI
to 'express the common joy at the conclusion of the intense work' for the Assembly. The Pope's gift for each of the Synod
Fathers: a chasuble in green with a cross in gold and the papal coat
of arms.
The Holy Father today named, as expected, Cardinal Peter Kodwo Appiah Turkson, until now Archbishop of Capetown (Ghana),
as President of the Pontifical Council for Justice and Peace, succeeding Cardinal Raffaele Martino, retired at 77.
after servign since 2002. Cardinal Turkson was one of three President-Delegates of the Synodal Assembly that is ending.
LITURGICAL REMINDER
Oct. 25 - 30th Sunday of Ordinary Time
10:00 St. Peter's Basilica
CAPPELLA PAPALE
Closing Mass of the Second Special Assembly for Africa
of the Synod of Bishops
Sorry for my very late start today.
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