VATICAN CITY, MAY 12, 2005 (VIS) - At 11 this morning, in the Regia Hall, Pope Benedict addressed members of the diplomatic corps accredited to the Holy See, in his first meeting with them as a group since his April 19 election to the papacy. In his speech in French, The Pope thanked the ambassadors and authorities of the countries they represent for their participation in the funeral of John Paul II and the celebrations for his election and the start of his pontificate.
The Holy Father also sent thanks to those who are not represented at the Holy See, but have large Catholic communities and sent messages upon the death of John Paul II. I'm interested in seeing what the Holy See's foreign policy is going to be, especially in Eastern Europe. I don't see any radical changes occurring, but given this last week's conflict between Russia and its former dominions on the anniversary of V-E Day, I just wonder if the Holy See will spend some time on the issue of Russia, aside from the Orthodox/Catholic questions.
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CONFIRMATION OF SYNOD ON THEME OF THE EUCHARISTIC
VATICAN CITY, MAY 12, 2005 (VIS) - The Holy Father has confirmed that the 11th Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops will be celebrated on the theme: "The Eucharist: Source and Summit of the Life and Mission of the Church," and has decreed that it will be held in the Vatican from October 2 to 23, 2005.
The theme of the Synod had to be reconfirmed after the death of John Paul II. The planning was already much advanced and this was a mere formality. The Eucharistic Year that began last October and concludes with the Synod has formed a major theme of the pontificate of Benedict so far, with much emphasis placed on the Eucharist as the center of the Church.
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