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The Holy Spirit brings peace that the world cannot give

Vatican City, 11th May 2008 (CNA) - This morning Pope Benedict XVI celebrated the Mass of Pentecost at St. Peter’s Basilica. In his homily, the Holy Father spoke about the ”harmony of gifts” of the Holy Spirit, and emphasized the responsibility of the Church to become an instrument of peace, a theme Pope Benedict has recited often in recent days. Full Story

Pope congratulates Israel on statehood, insists on the rights of Christians

Vatican City, 12th May 2008 (CNA) - Today the new ambassador from Israel to the Holy See presented his letters of credence to Pope Benedict. After congratulating Israel on its 60 years of statehood, the Pope surveyed the difficulties faced by Christians in the region and called for the Israelis to work for a peaceful resolution to the conflict with the Palestinians. Full Story

Technology is no substitute for marital love

Report suggests Europe an “elderly continent” in “demographic winter”

Vatican City, 12th May 2008 (CNA) - On Saturday, Pope Benedict addressed members of an international conference marking the 40th anniversary of the promulgation of “Humanae Vitae.” The Holy Father told the participants that new technological developments cannot replace the quality of marital love or the sacredness of life. Full Story

Brussels, 10th May 2008 (CNA) - A new report presented to the European Parliament on Wednesday shows more evidence of a “demographic winter” in Europe, where a decline in both birth and marriage rates have helped create an “elderly continent.” Full Story

Former Jordanian minister insists Islam will conquer Rome

Clergy should refrain from political life, preach the Gospel instead

CNA Staff, 10th May 2008 (CNA) - A former Jordanian minister has seized upon commentary about the decline of Western power, saying on Arabic-language television that Islam will conquer Rome. He went on to say that Spain is an Islamic land that should be retaken and that America has begun to realize its “end is near.” Full Story

Vatican City, 8th May 2008 (CNA) - Pope Benedict received a large delegation of Melkite Greek Catholics this morning at the Vatican. The Pontiff called on the clergy to refrain from becoming involved in politics and exhorted the local Church to open the path to peace by proposing the light of the Gospel. Full Story

Famous author slams “adult” Catholics who say they don’t need Mary

Padre Pio shrine could top Lourdes in visitors

Rome, 9th May 2008 (CNA) - Vitorrio Messori, the most popular Italian Catholic writer has slammed so-called “adult” Catholics who want to minimize the role of the Virgin Mary, just days before the presentation of his new book “Hypothesis About Mary” in Spain. Full Story

Rome, 8th May 2008 (CNA) - An Italian business magazine is claiming that the shrine dedicated to St. Padre Pio has become a bigger attraction than Lourdes, now that the saint’s body has been put on display. Full Story

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The Nineth Veritas Contest 2008 - Veritars

The Nineth Veritas Contest is organized from 1st March 2008 to 30th November 2008

This Year's Contest is organized in three categories:

A: Contest for the short story inspired by the Christian living

B: Contest for the best photography - Theme: Church and Monastery Interiors

C: Contest for the best drawing - Themes: The Saints of the Catholic Church

The authors who send short stories can send two unpublished stories each. Accepted are the stories up to 7500 words, written in Croatian, English, Italian, or Spanish, sent in Word (.doc) or RTF (.rtf) format to the e-mail address until 30th November 2008.

The authors sending photographs and drawings can send two unpublished photos / drawings each in JPG (.jpg) format) to the e-mail address until 30th November 2008.

Each author has to send his / her name and address.

The accepted works will be published immediatelly in the Veritas Arts section.

The results of the Contest will be published on the Veritas site on 20th December 2008.

The reward to the authors of the best story, photograph and drawing will be - A BOOK.

The authors agree that their works are published on the Veritas pages, as well as in other Veritas publications.