Pope's Intention in February: for the Hungry

Jan 31, 2003 00:00

The intention is: "That all Christians, sensitive to the distressing condition of the peoples who are still suffering from hunger and thirst, may be moved to greater solidarity toward their brothers."

John Paul II's mission intention is: "That the Church in Malaysia, Singapore and Brunei, while remaining open to dialogue with the followers of the other religions, may remain faithful to its own exacting evangelizing mission."

Eritrea Threatened by Famine

ASMARA, Eritrea, JAN. 31, 2003 (Zenit.org).- The East African nation of Eritrea is on the brink of catastrophe, threatened by famine.

Jan 31, 2003 00:00

ZENIT Staff

Religious Motives Ruled Out in Recent Chiapas Violence

SAN CRISTOBAL DE LAS CASAS, Mexico, JAN. 31, 2003 (Zenit.org).- The Diocese of San Cristobal says that recent violence in the state of Chiapas was not triggered by religious motives.

Jan 31, 2003 00:00

ZENIT Staff

Spirituality

Vatican Newspaper Opposes "Preventive War" on Iraq

VATICAN CITY, JAN. 31, 2003 (Zenit.org).- L’Osservatore Romano strongly criticized the concept of a «preventive war» and drew attention to the plight of the Iraqi people.

Jan 31, 2003 00:00

ZENIT Staff

Spirituality