Bulletin for 7/10/2016
(Vatican Radio) Pope Francis has approved a new ‘ Motu Proprio ’ which defines the relationship between the Administration of the Patrimony of the Apostolic See and the Secretariat for the Economy.
The ‘ Motu Proprio ’ that regards competencies in economic and financial matters spells out the clear and unequivocal distinction between control and vigilance, on the one hand, and administration of goods, on the other.
Please find below the official translation of the press release regarding the ‘Motu Proprio’ :
On 4 July 2016, the Holy Father approved a motu proprio that implements reform of the organisms engaged in control and vigilance as well as the administration of Holy See goods. The new legislative document is intended to continue on the path begun with the Motu Proprio “Fidelis dispensator et prudens” dated 24 February 2014, by which Pope Francis created three new organisms: the Council for the Economy, the Secretariat for the Economy and the Office of the Auditor General. As well known, the respective competencies of these organisms were subsequently specified in the Statutes of 22 February 2015. The Statutes in question were approved ad experimentum with the knowledge that the new system was to be built through subsequent verifications.
The document published today responds to the need to define further the relationship between the Administration of the Patrimony of the Apostolic See and the Secretariat for the Economy. The fundamental principle at the base of the reforms in this area, and in particular at the base of this Motu Proprio, is that of ensuring the clear and unequivocal distinction between control and vigilance, on the one hand, and administration of goods, on the other. Therefore, the Motu Proprio specifies the competencies pertaining to the Administration of the Patrimony of the Holy See and better delineates the Secretariat for the Economy’s fundamental role of control and vigilance.
The ‘Motu Proprio’ can be found here.
(from Vatican Radio)…
(Vatican Radio) Pope Francis has sent a letter to the President of the Argentinian Episcopal Conference on the occasion of the 200th anniversary of the country’s independence. In the letter he invites people in his homeland to “dare to dream”.
Listen to Lydia O’Kane’s report
On the 9th of July 1816 Argentina declared independence from its then ruler Spain. To mark this major event in the country’s history Pope Francis has sent a letter to the President of the Argentinian Episcopal Conference, José María Arancedo, in which he addresses those in authority and the Argentinian people on the occasion of his homeland’s bicentennial celebrations.
In the letter the Pope says he desires “that this celebration will make us stronger in the path taken by our ancestors two hundred years ago,” and invites the people of the country “not to sell the Motherland” and to resist “all forms of colonisation”.
In particular he draws attention to those who suffer the most in Argentinian society, such as the sick, those living in poverty, prisoners, those who are lonely, those who have no work, victims of trafficking, child victims of abuse and young people who are suffering from the scourge of drugs.
The Holy Father also looks to the elderly and to young Argentinians to chart the path forward for the country saying, “I would like to ask the elderly, who have a good memory of history, to look past this throwaway culture that has been forced upon us and dare to dream. We need their dreams, they are a fount of inspiration.”
He goes on to say, “I ask young people not to live a retired life in a bureaucratic quietism they are encouraged into by many opportunities that lack excitement and heroism”.
The Pope concludes by saying that, “only if our elderly dare to dream and our young imagine great things, can the Homeland be free. We need elderly people who dream and motivate young people, who in turn run forth armed with the creativity of imagination, inspired by these very dreams.”
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(Vatican Radio) The Bishop of Dallas, Kevin Farrell has issued a statement following the shootings which killed 5 police officers and injured 9 others in the city, saying “the magnitude of the violence in downtown Dallas on Thursday night is staggering.”
He added, “our first concern is for the families who have lost loved ones in this tragic attack. The Bishop also said that, “all lives matter, whether they be black, white, Muslim, Christian, Hindu. We are all children of God and all human life is precious.”
Below is full statement from the Bishop of Texas
The magnitude of the violence in downtown Dallas Thursday night is staggering. Five police officers were killed and seven other officers and two civilians were wounded in a deadly spate of gunfire at the conclusion of a peaceful march protesting recent killings of black men in Baton Rouge and Minneapolis.
Our first concern is for the families who have lost loved ones in this tragic attack. We pray for consolation and healing for both the families and those killed and wounded. We are reminded of the ever -present danger to those who are dedicated to protecting us.
We have been swept up in the escalating cycle of violence that has now touched us intimately as it has others throughout our country and the world. All lives matter: black, white, Muslim, Christian, Hindu. We are all children of God and all human life is precious.
We cannot lose respect for each other and we call upon all of our civic leaders to speak to one another and work together to come to a sensible resolution to this escalating violence. Let us implore God our Heavenly Father to touch the minds and hearts of all people to work together for peace and understanding.
Let us recall the words of Pope Francis, “May the God of peace arouse in all an authentic desire for dialogue and reconciliation. Violence cannot be overcome with violence. Violence is overcome with peace.”
(from Vatican Radio)…
(Vatican Radio) Pope Francis on Friday (8 July, 2016) received in private audience His Eminence Cardinal Angelo Amato, S.D.B., Prefect of the Congregation for the Causes of Saints. During the audience the Holy Father authorized the Congregation to promulgate the decrees regarding:
A miracle attributed to the intercession of the Venerable Servant of God Luis Antonio Rosa Ormières, priest and founder of the Congregation of the Sisters of the Holy Guardian Angel; born July 4, 1809 and died on 16 January1890;
The martyrdom of the Servants of God Antonio Arribas Hortigüela and 6 Companions, Missionaries of the Sacred Heart; killed in hatred of the Faith, September 29, 1936;
The martyrdom of the Servant of God Josef Mayr-Nusser, a layman; killed in hatred of the Faith, February 24, 1945;
The heroic virtues of Servant of God Alfonse Gallegos of the Order of Augustinian Recollects, Titular Bishop of Sasabe, auxiliary of Sacramento; born February 20, 1931 and died October 6, 1991;
The heroic virtues of Servant of God Rafael Sánchez García, diocesan priest; born June 14, 1911 and died on August 8, 1973;
The heroic virtues of Servant of God Andrés García Acosta, professed layman of the Order of Friars Minor; born January 10, 1800 and died January 14, 1853;
The heroic virtues of Servant of God Joseph Marchetti, professed priest of the Congregation of the Missionaries of St. Charles; born October 3, 1869 and died December 14, 1896;
The heroic virtues of Servant of God Giacomo Viale, professed priest of the Order of Friars Minor, pastor of Bordighera; born February 28, 1830 and died April 16, 1912;
The heroic virtues of the Servant of God Maria Pia of the Cross (née Maddalena Notari), foundress of the Congregation of Crucified Sisters Adorers of the Eucharist; born December 2, 1847 and died on 1 July 1919.
(from Vatican Radio)…