February 3
St. Blaise
Bishop and Martyr (364)
OR today,
Addressing the Bishops of Turkey on ad limina visit,
the Holy Father denounces violence against Christians
and asks for freedom of religion and worship:
'The distinction between civil and religious spheres must be protected'
Other Page 1 stories: The Pope's letter to Patriarch Kirill of Moscow, on his enthronement Sunday (photo below, right);
his meeting with the new ambassador from Hungary (above, left); his Angelus message last Sunday; and
a commentary on the Presentation of Jesus in the temple.
No scheduled events today for the Holy Father.
The Vatican released his message for Lent 2009.
[Modificato da TERESA BENEDETTA 03/02/2009 17:09]