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    There is no doubt of the impact that Pope John XXIII's Vatican II Council had on many aspects of the life of the church. In particular, the orientations and convictions of the council on understanding the Christian life appears to have acutely responded to the needs of the people, as it fueled, if not ignited, an interest in spirituality that extended well beyond the Catholic Church, and well beyond the 1960's. With a universal call to "one holiness" rooted in the call of Christian baptism, spirituality

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    The vision for society according to the Catholic Christian Tradition is based on their beliefs in a loving God. Adherents believe that this God provides a redemptive and pure love to all people, and that we are made in his image and likeness. Consequently, this tradition instils a belief in adherents, that all humans deserve to be treated by others with dignity and respects; this is enforced through a Gospel scripture in John’s gospel, “…Love one another. As I have loved you…” (John 13: 34). Beliefs

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    It is no secret: the declaration that the Catholic Church headed by the Pope is Jesus Christ’s One True Church is not readily accepted by all followers of Christ throughout the world. Therefore, this Catholic doctrine potentially presents both a challenge and an opportunity in the area of evangelization. On the one hand, some Christians may see this as an arrogant and unbiblical assertion that impedes solidarity among all believers. Hence, they may state that this assertion sustains the division

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    receives a newly elected pope, it is assumed that they will take the seat of Peter and lead the Church through the issues the world is currently facing while enacting a global mission to combat future world problems. As each new pope comes in, they enter into the beginning of their reign with a different worldview and insight that influences the Catholic Church as a whole and determines the achievements that are to come out of their papacy. Since 1958, the Church has relied on six popes to help guide the

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    Pope- A man who is a head of the Roman Catholic Church and The Bishop of Rome. Pope Francis is a hard working man, he blesses people who need to be cured or helped, also prays for peace/happiness. He even holds a master's degree in Chemistry. Francis was elected as the 266th Pope. He traveled the world to be a pope, and studied for 12 years as a smart cardinal, he was elected by his peers referred to as the College of Cardinals. "A leader listens to his people." He is a good pope because he

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    Mussolini Research Paper

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    foreign policy illustrates that Mussolini had been skilful in this arrangement. Again, this goes to show that the long-term benefits prove that he had made political decisions that were pragmatic, regardless of the offense he may have caused to the Pope. Ultimately, while Mussolini cannot be fully credited for the cordial relationship between the Church and the state, he did much to ensure that his regime would be given the support from a valuable ally that the liberal government did not have. In

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    Virtue is the basis for living a moral and spiritual life. In his book, Men, Women and the Mystery of Love, Edward Sri explains the practical application of the virtue and grace of chastity in human life, which directly corresponds to and agrees with the Catechism of the Catholic Church's description and portrayal of virtue and grace, and most specifically chastity. While the Catechism clearly defines virtues such as chastity, Edward Sri complements this, and further applies these virtues in a practical

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    People everyday are going to the peripheries to help those in need. Peripheries is a place of need, somewhere where people need help or care. St. Cecilia is a Catholic saint that went to the peripheries and helped others and preached the word of God. St Cecilia, Catholics, and others are going or went to the peripheries to help those in need. The Catholic Church going to the peripheries is an essential part of our lives. If you were in need you would want someone to help you, to get you back on

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    Free The Children Essay

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    The Catholic Church proclaims that the dignity of each person is the foundation for a moral society and that human life is sacred, as demonstrated by Craig Kielburger, whom truly believes that every human life is sacred (Francis I, 2015), every individual has a unique dignity (Francis I, 2015), and every person deserves the right to life and happiness (Francis I, 2015). To begin, Craig Kielburger portrays in his work in the organizations that he co-founded with his brother Mark Kielburger, Free

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    Vatican Government

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    the sitting pope (Bishop of Rome) has ex officio powers on the executive, legislative and judicial arms of the government. The pope exercises these powers through state organs acting on his name and authority. This form is elective monarchy because it the pope is elected and a pope can ascend to the seat. The election of the pope by cardinals is democratic because he must garner the support of a two-thirds majority. Paragraph 2 The current head of the Vatican City is His Holiness Pope Francis; real

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