April 8, Wednesday
St. Julie Brilliart (1751-1816)
Founder, Sisters of Namur (France)
OR today.
Illustration: Acheiropoetia for Easter, Vatican icon.
Main story continues to be the earthquake in Italy's Abruzzo region, with
the dead now numbering over 200 - continuing aftershocks felt even in Rome;
a separate story on the activities of the Church in aid of the victims. Other
stories: Obama and Turkey as a bridge to Islam; Kremlin says it supports
Israeli-Palestine dialog in the Middle East; the Pentagon makes large budget
cuts with a change in strategy under Obama.
THE POPE'S DAY
General Audience today - The Holy Father speaks on the significance of the Paschal Triduum
and announces he hopes to visit the earthquake victims of Abruzzo as soon as possible.
Quake-damaged church in Sant'elia, a village near L'Aquila, capital of the Abruzzo region and epicenter of the earthquake.
[Modificato da TERESA BENEDETTA 08/04/2009 13:07]