Past Issues 2008

April 05, 2008 Issue
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• Former British Prime Minister Attends St. Louis Cathedral Mass | page 01
Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair, who converted to Catholicism in
December 2007 after leaving public office, and his wife Cherie attended a
March 29 Mass at St. Louis Cathedral.

• Education Critical In Reducing Abuse & (JUMP) | page 01 & 05
April is national Child Abuse Prevention month, and the Archdiocese of New Orleans
is joining the effort by promoting...........by Christine Bordelon|Clarion Herald

• By His Wounds You Have Been Healed | page 02
Everyone who makes a pilgrimage to Lourdes seems to be deeply moved by the experience. Once leaving behind...................by Archbishop Alfred C. Hughes

• In Buffalo, Three Churches Unite In Faith ‘Journey’ | page 02
Perhaps because southeast Louisiana throughout its French and Spanish history
has been so pervasively Catholic................by Peter Finney Jr.|Clarion Herald

• Ambassador: U.S. Papal Visit To Be Thought-Provoking | page 03
ROME (CNS) – The new U.S. ambassador to the Vatican said she expects Pope
Benedict XVI’s upcoming visit to...........by John Thavis|Catholic News Service

• Every Marriage Has Rainy Days; Love Makes It Bearable | page 04
The Catholic Church affirms, “The matrimonial union of a man and a woman is indissoluble: God himself has..............by Jimmy Seghers|Contributing Writer

• ‘Redefined’ Crescent House Still Aiding Women | page 06
The numbers are staggering. Nationwide, one out of every four women is a
victim of domestic violence, and.................by Peter Finney Jr.|Clarion Herald

• St. Gabriel Embarks On $1.46M Interior Renovation Campaign | page 07
St. Gabriel the Archangel Church in Gentilly Woods, which sustained seven feet of flooding from Hurricane Katrina.................by Peter Finney Jr.|Clarion Herald

• Dana Began Singing For Popes In 1987 In New Orleans | page 08
Former Archbishop Philip Hannan said Bing Crosby once told him during a 1975
tour of the just-opened..............................by Peter Finney Jr.|Clarion Herald

• Nation / World | page 09
Help offered for families of violence, OAKLAND, Calif. (CNS) | Spiritual nation, WASHINGTON (CNS) | Death penalty studied, BALTIMORE (CNS)

• Today’s Students Need Training In Christian Empathy | page 10
INDIANAPOLIS (CNS) – Daniel Pink, an author of books on the changing work
world, told Catholic....................by John Shaughnessy|Catholic News Service

• Lack Of Faith Knowledge Hurts Youth | page 10
INDIANAPOLIS (CNS) – Helping today’s youths grow more deeply in their faith
is a key role for Catholic .................by Sean Gallagher|Catholic News Service

• Nurture Your Faith | page 11
Cardinal Dziwisz , who was Pope John Paul’s personal secretary for almost
40 years – 12 in Krakow and 27 in Rome – documents the evolution.

• Catholic League In No Danger Of Over-Population | page 12
As public schools reopen and reorganize in Orleans Parish, many local high
school sports fans have been...............by Ron Brocato|Sports|Clarion Herald

• Notes: Crusaders Enjoying Banner Year | page 12
Brother Martin High School is enjoying one of its best athletic seasons ever
this school year. The Crusaders’...........by Ron Brocato|Sports|Clarion Herald

• Schott A Treasure Chest Of Baseball Knowledge | page 13
When he was in grammar school at Our Lady of Lourdes in New Orleans,
Arthur Schott’s friend brought a scrapbook to ...............by Ed Daniels|Sports

• Mission Conference Will Focus On Beatitudes | page 14
Father Jimmy Jeanfreau, director of the archdiocesan Pontifical Mission
Societies Office, didn’t know.......................by Peter Finney Jr.|Clarion Herald

• Resurrection Proves Christ Is The Son Of God | page 15
While Jesus’ death shows the depths of his love for humanity, it is his
resurrection that proves he is ......................................by Pope Benedict XVI

• Where Did All The Catholics Go? | page 15
If everyone raised Catholic stayed (with their religious affiliation), Catholics
would be one-third of the...............Father Eugene Hemrick|The Human Side

• Word To Life | page 16
These great passages of Scripture offer evidence to support the resurrection
of our Lord. The 1 Peter passage..........by Jeff Hensley|Catholic News Service

• Core Values Important In Elections | page 16
It’s a word they may not choose to use, but nonetheless many bishops of
the Americas – the......................................by Stephen Kent|Guest Column

• Jesus’ Resurrection Is The Unexpected Happy Ending | page 17
J.R.R. Tolkien was a famous British writer whom most know for “The Lord of the
Rings” trilogy recently popularized............Douglas Kmieck|Faith & Precedent

• Mt. Carmel Sister Breaux Dies | page 18
Sister of Mount Carmel Mary Louis Breaux, a retired teacher and a religious
for 69 years, died March 8 in Abbeville, La. She was 88 years old.

• Daughter Of Charity Sister Virginia Dies | page 18
Daughter of Charity Sister Virginia May, who served for 32 years at Hotel Dieu
Hospital in New Orleans, died March 3 at Seton Residence in Evansville.

• En Español | page 19
Parece que todo el que va de peregrinación a Lourdes regresa muy conmovido
por la experiencia............................................Por Arzobispo Alfred C. Hughes

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April 12, 2008 Pastoral Plan
12 page PDF (Lengthy Download Time)

• Advancing The Church’s Mission For All | page 01
Dear Brothers and Sisters in the Lord: The report that follows in this special
12-page wrap-around section.........................by Archbishop Alfred C. Hughes

• At A Glance | page 01
The Pastoral Plan for the Archdiocese of New Orleans will take effect July 1,
followed by a facilitation..........…..................by Peter Finney Jr.|Clarion Herald

• Reconfiguration Is Response To Priest Availability & (JUMP) | page 02 & 10
The prospect of adding another burden to Catholics already laboring to recover
from Hurricane Katrina represented..…........by Peter Finney Jr.|Clarion Herald

• Questions About The Pastoral Plan & (JUMP) | page 02 & 09
My parish is scheduled to close and merge with another parish. What will happen
to my church building?...............................by Peter Finney Jr.|Clarion Herald

• Deanery I: Cathedral Deanery | page 03
St. Louis Cathedral will remain open as a parish under the pastoral care of the
diocesan priests of the Archdiocese of New Orleans. St. Mary will close as a parish.

• Deanery II: City Park-Gentilly Deanery | page 03
Our Lady of the Rosary will remain open as a parish under the pastoral care of
the diocesan priests of the Archdiocese of New Orleans.

• Deanery III: Uptown Deanery | page 04
Holy Name of Jesus will remain open as a parish under the pastoral care of the
Society of Jesus. St. Francis of Assisi will remain open as a parish.

• Deanery IV: Inner City Deanery | page 04
Immaculate Conception will remain open as a parish under the pastoral care of
the Society of Jesus. St. Joseph will remain open as a parish.

•Deanery V: East Jefferson Deaner | page 05
Assignment of Parochial Vicars is not to be expected by any parish in the foreseeable future. Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Kenner, will remain open as a parish.

• Deanery VI: St. John-St. Charles Deanery & (JUMP) | page 05 & 06
Ascension of Our Lord, LaPlace, will remain open as a parish under the pastoral
care of the diocesan priests of the Archdiocese of New Orleans.

• Deanery VII: West Bank Deanery & (JUMP) | page 06 & 07
Christ the King, Terrytown, will remain open as a parish under the pastoral care
of the diocesan priests of the Archdiocese of New Orleans.

• Deanery VIII: Algiers-Plaquemines Deanery & (JUMP) | page 06 & 07
All Saints, Algiers, will remain open as a parish under the pastoral care of the
Josephites. Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Belle Chasse, will remain open as a parish.

• Deanery IX: St. Bernard Deanery & (JUMP) |page 07 & 08
Our Lady of Prompt Succor, Chalmette, Prince of Peace, Chalmette, St. Louise
de Marillac, Arabi, St. Mark, Chalmette, and St. Robert Bellarmine, Arabi, will merge
to become one parish at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Church.

• Deanery X: West St. Tammany-Washington Deanery | page 8
Assignment of Parochial Vicars is not to be expected by any parish in the
foreseeable future.

• Deanery XI: New Orleans East Deanery & (JUMP) |page 08 & 09
Resurrection of Our Lord will remain open as a parish under the pastoral care
of the diocesan priests of the Archdiocese of New Orleans.

• Deanery XII: East St. Tammany-Washington Deanery |page 09
Assignment of Parochial Vicars is not to be expected by any parish in the
foreseeable future.

• Deanery Recommendations For Catholic Schools | page 10
Cathedral: Examine the Pre-K through Grade 8 structure to assure long term
viability. There is no need for an additional Cathedral Deanery school.

• Catholic Charities Issues Plan For Social Services & (JUMP) |page 11 & 12
The Archdiocese, Catholic Charities and Religious Congregations in the Archdiocese
are committed to providing the critical services and social justice.

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April 12, 2008 Issue
8 page PDF (Lengthy Download Time)

• Bishop Rodi Named Mobile Archbishop| page 01
Mobile Archbishop Thomas Rodi said the days since the announcement of
his appointment April 2 have..................by Florence Herman|Clarion Herald

• Papal Visit To U. S. Features Diverse Encounters & (JUMP) | page 01 & 02
VATICAN CITY (CNS) – Pope Benedict XVI’s first visit to the United States as
head of the Catholic Church..................by John Thavis|Catholic News Service

• Youths Pledge 500,0000 Service Hours | page 02
WASHINGTON (CNS) – More than 500,000 community service hours have
been pledged by Catholic school students and other Catholic youths.

• Texas Priest Named Bishop Of Shreveport | page 03
WASHINGTON (CNS) -- The rector of Holy Trinity Seminary in Irving, Texas,
Msgr. Michael G. Duca, has been named bishop of Shreveport, La.

• Priesthood: A Living Image Of God The Father | page 04
The Bible describes priesthood as spiritual fatherhood, which lends a biblical
understanding for the male..................by Jimmy Seghers|Contributing Writer

• En Español | page 07
Quisiera prepararlos para el informe que se emitirá el miércoles, 9 de abril
del 2008. Este informe....................................Por Arzobispo Alfred C. Hughes

• Word To Life | page 08
When my daughter was 5 years old, she was involved in a household accident
that left a deep gash in ................by Sharon K. Perkins|Catholic News Service

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April 12, 2008 Summer Activities
20 page PDF (Lengthy Download Time)

• Cover Art | page 01
Pull out section three.

• Mount Carmel Camps Appeal To Ages And Interests | page 02
Drawing on the talents of its faculty and the amenities of its campus at
7027 Milne Blvd., Mount Carmel.......................by Beth Donze |Clarion Herald

• Dance Camp Fun Summer At Dillehay & (JUMP) | page 02 & 03
Youngsters who enjoy watching the television show, “Dancing With the Stars”
may have visions of themselves........................by Ron Brocato|Clarion Herald

• Art Activities Keep Students Involved All Day | page 03
Whether children spend one week or all seven weeks at Westbank Summer
Art Camp, they almost always take..................by Beth Donze |Clarion Herald

• Kidcam Camps Offered At 13 Catholic Locations | page 04
Few summer programs offer daily access to an on-site Space Walk and a giant
inflatable waterslide, but..................................by Beth Donze |Clarion Herald

• Rummel’s 18 Activities Keep Campers Busy & (JUMP) | page 04 & 05
Finding something for your youngster to do this summer will not be a problem
if he or she is part of the Archbishop Rummel Day Camp.

• St. Benilde Has Lots Of ‘Bang For The Buck’ | page 05
Since 1996, St. Benilde’s summer camp has carved out a niche as a program
that keeps children in......................................by Beth Donze |Clarion Herald

• Classic Tales Come To Life At Academy Dance Camps | page 06
Relevés, piqués and pirouettes will be in abundance this summer during dance
camps and workshops at.........................by Christine Bordelon|Clarion Herald

• Swiss Guards Stickers Latest Collectors’ Craze | page 06
VATICAN CITY (CNS) – Move over baseball players and soccer stars – an Italian
publisher is hoping to hook young collectors on the Swiss Guards.

• Center Offers Babysitters’ Certification | page 07
For kids 11 to 13 years old who are looking to earn some income as a babysitter,
the Safe Sitter program offered by..........by Florence Herman|Clarion Herald

• St. Luke Camp Offers Excellent Summer Supervision | page 08
Celebrating its 14th year, St. Luke Summer Day Camp offers six weeks of
well-supervised fun for children........................by Beth Donze |Clarion Herald

• Princeton Review Helps Students Sharpen Test Scores | page 10
The Princeton Review, in business for more than 25 years, offers preparation
to help students improve........................by Christine Bordelon|Clarion Herald

• Summer Camps And Activities Listing
page 11 Catholic Elementary/Middle School Day Camps
page 12 Catholic High School Day Camps
page 13 College Day Camps | Other Day Camps | Vacation Bible Camps.....
page 14 Art, Drama and Music Camps
page 15 Boarding Camps | Cheerleading | Creative/Enrichment Camps
page 16 Dance, Exercise, Gymnastics
page 17 Fun for/with Kids | Learning | Reading | Riding, Outdoors Activities...
page 18 Sewing | Special Needs Camps | High School, College Sports Skills...
page 19 High School, College Sports Skills continued...
page 20 Scuba | Swimming

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April 19, 2008 Issue
20 page PDF (Lengthy Download Time)

• Pastoral Plan To Realign Local Church & (JUMP) |page 01 & 06
Archbishop Alfred C. Hughes quoted St. Paul when describing how the
Archdiocese of New Orleans will...............by Christine Bordelon|Clarion Herald

• Pope Offers Greetings To U.S. Catholics & (JUMP) | page 01 & 05
VATICAN CITY (CNS) – Here is the Vatican text of Pope Benedict XVI’s
message, in English and Spanish, to Catholics in the United States.

• Pope Benedict XVI Comes To The United States | page 02
By the time this column is published, Pope Benedict XVI will be concluding
his pastoral visit to the United........................by Archbishop Alfred C. Hughes

• Family Takes Another Step On A Long Faith Journey | page 02
If there were 1.3 million people living in the greater New Orleans area before
Katrina, there are 1.3 million......................by Peter Finney Jr.|Clarion Herald

• Five Church Communities Gel At Merged Location | page 03
Father Joe Benson knows that God must have a sense of humor. How else,
he suggested, would it be possible...........by Christine Bordelon|Clarion Herald

• Eucharist: Real Presence, Sacrifice, Communion | page 04
The holy Eucharist is a marvelous three-fold sacrament as: It is the Real
Presence, a sacrifice and holy...............by Jimmy Seghers|Contributing Writer

• Archbishop Tells Priests Plan Best At The Moment | page 08
More than 200 priests packed the Archbishop Schulte Auditorium April 9 to
hear first from Archbishop Alfred.........by Florence Herman|Clarion Herald

• Nation / World | page 09
Caritas health care, BAIDOA, Somalia (CNS) | New technologies to spread Good News, STEUBENVILLE, Ohio (CNS) | Buckley memorialized, NEW YORK (CNS)

• New York Couple Discover Resilience Of New Orleanians | page 10
It was the first trip to New Orleans for Jack and Helene Gilroy of Endwell, N.Y.,
but it won’t be their last. The.................by Christine Bordelon|Clarion Herald

• Ministry Designed To Help ‘Single-Again’ Adults Rebound | page 11
When Janet Weatherly lost her husband in 2005, she had a circle of support from
family and friends helping her..................by Christine Bordelon|Clarion Herald

• Martin Should Host When Seedings Are Announced | page 12
Seeding for the baseball playoffs is right around the corner, and I can tell you
for sure the names of 14 of the.............by Ron Brocato|Sports|Clarion Herald

• Hornets Not The Best In The West, Says Griffith | page 13
Despite the Hornets setting a franchise record for wins, a former NBA assistant
sees New Orleans as the................................................by Ed Daniels|Sports

• St. Scholastica Touts Values | page 14
St. Scholastica students recently hosted a “Pep Rally for God” that included
praise and worship, testimonies, drama, adoration and a eucharistic procession.

• St. Benedict Still Best Teacher For Europe To Follow | page 15
The future of Europe cannot rest solely on political and economic unity; the
continent must also undergo an....................................by Pope Benedict XVI

• The Effect Of Words | page 15
Jesuit Father Walter Burghardt, one of the finest priests and homilists of our
times, died on Feb. 17.....................Father Eugene Hemrick|The Human Side

• Word To Life | page 16
I was 19 when my cousin came to live with my family. He was just out of
the Marines. He was not doing ..............by Jeff Hensley|Catholic News Service

• Today’s Sins Look Different From Original Ten Commandments | page 16
It’s a word they may not choose to use, but nonetheless many bishops of
the Americas – the......................................by Therese Borchard|Our Turn

• Ordinary Things Are Reminders Of God’s Grace | page 17
Janet came to the sacristy after Mass with a plastic bag. “Father,” she said,
“can you bless some things?” ...............................Fr. Peter Daly|Parish Diary

• En Español | page 19
Cuando se publique esta columna, el Papa Benedicto XVI habrá concluido su
visita pastoral a los Estados.............................Por Arzobispo Alfred C. Hughes

• CCRNO Conference Draws 2,000 | page 20
About 2,000 people attended the 32nd Southern Regional Conference of
the Catholic Charismatic Renewa..................by Jonelle L. Foltz|Clarion Herald

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April 19, 2008 Kids Clarion
4 page PDF (Lengthy Download Time)

• Signs Familiar At St. Anthony of Padua & (JUMP) |page 01 & 02
Students at St. Anthony of Padua arrive at school with a spring in their step,
knowing that their daily....................................by Beth Donze|Clarion Herald

• Listen Closely For God’s Call | page 01
I am sure that you have seen images of the Lord Jesus carrying a sheep on
his shoulders. In the Gospels.........................by Archbishop Alfred C. Hughes

• You Review | page 2
Horton Hears A Who | Diary Of A Wimpy Kid | Meet Julie

• Jokes | page 2
Various student enteries.

• Warming Quillows Made By And For Kids | page 3
What takes just minutes to make, but brings a big smile to children in need of
a little extra comfort? At St. Andrew.................by Beth Donze|Clarion Herald

• Night Tests Catholic IQ | page 4
St. Angela Merici students Crystal Naoum, Tess Waldvogle and Victoria Terranova
answer a question about the Sistine Chape.

• Passion Portrayed By Youngest Students | page 4
Three- through six-year-old Montessori students at Sacred Heart School in Norco
reenact the Passion each Lent for their families on stage in the school cafeteria.

• CSAL Boys’ Basketball Champs | page 4
St. Joan of Arc, LaPlace, won the senior championship against St. Peter Claver.
In junior varsity action, St. Margaret Mary prevailed in the title game against
St. Clement of Rome.

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April 26, 2008 Issue
24 page PDF (Lengthy Download Time)

• Gift Of Papal Chalice Stunning & (JUMP) |page 01 & 09
Citing “the immense suffering endured by the people of God” in the Archdiocese
of New Orleans” since Hurricane..................by Peter Finney Jr.|Clarion Herald

• Pope Peaches Message Of Hope & (JUMP) | page 01 & 14
NEW YORK (CNS) – From the White House to the U.N. General Assembly hall
and from ground zero to the...............byCindy Wooden|Catholic News Service

• Our Implementation Of The Pastoral Plan | page 02
With the promulgation of the Pastoral Plan, we as an archdiocese have moved
into a share in the Lord’s................................by Archbishop Alfred C. Hughes

• Pope’s Care For Abuse Victims Highlights U.S. Trip | page 02
Of all the spiritually fluorescent images that composed the breathtaking
kaleidoscope of Pope Benedict XVI’s..............by Peter Finney Jr.|Clarion Herald

• Two Catholic Church Choirs Selected For Jazz Fest | page 03
Hands were clapping and voices were raised high as members of the Archdiocese
of New Orleans Gospel Choir....................by Christine Bordelon|Clarion Herald

• Holy Spirit Infuses Us Through Confirmation | page 04
When St. Paul traveled to the pagan city of Athens, his spirit was provoked
when he saw the city’s numerous.......by Jimmy Seghers|Contributing Writer

• Survey Highlights Generational Religion Differences | page 05
WASHINGTON (CNS) – A new survey found big differences among Catholics of
different generations about the importance of the sacraments.

• Laity To Be Honored With Order Of St. Louis May 4 | page 06
Some 262 lay persons who have devoted themselves to the work of the Catholic
Church throughout the Archdiocese of New Orleans.

• Fifth Graders Invited To Vocation Day May 6 | page 07
Close to 1,000 fifth graders are expected to attend a vocation day for fifth
graders set for May 6 at the Mount Carmel Assembly Center.

• Retired Bishop Elected Paraguay President | page 07
ASUNCION, Paraguay (CNS) – Retired Bishop Fernando Lugo was elected
president of Paraguay April 20, ending the six-decade rule of the Colorado Party.

• Sisters Of Mount Carmel To Celebrate Jubilees | page 08
Eight Sisters of Mount Carmel will be honored in celebration of the anniversaries
of their religious professions at a liturgy and reception at Our Lady of Fatima Church.

• St. Tammany Residents See Pope In Washington, D.C. | page 10
Kathy Cyr of Madisonville, and friends Ginny and Frank Saxton of Mandeville and
Puddy and Jim Robinson of .....................by Christine Bordelon|Clarion Herald

• Pope Issues Moral Challenge, Calls For Church Unity | page 11
NEW YORK (CNS) – On his first trip to the United States, Pope Benedict XVI
achieved three objectives......................by John Thavis|Catholic News Service

• CENTERSPREAD | Pope Benedict Offers Christ, Hope | page 12 & 13
Pope Benedict addressed the United Nations General Assembly in New York April 18, calling on all nations to recognize the moral foundation of human rights.

• Living The Faith | page 15
Who are they? The Grabbes, longtime members of the Glenmary Home Missions,
and Lusher, a contractor and.......................by Peter Finney Jr.|Clarion Herald

• Site To See | page 15
Dominican Sister Mary Ann Culotta, who served for many years in the Archdiocese
of New Orleans, has....................................by Peter Finney Jr.|Clarion Herald

• Readers Respond | page 16
Baton Rouge, La. | Since the “winds of change” and the flood waters raged and
lingered in our community on Aug. 29, 2005, life for most of us in the Archdiocese
of New Orleans has been filled with new experiences.

• Immigrants Keeping American Catholic Church Afloat | page 17
American Catholics now have a special reason to be pro-immigration: It is
keeping our church afloat!.................................by Fr. Peter Daly|Parish Diary

• Word To Life | page 17
A year ago, five other women and I formed a group to be spiritual companions
to each other......................................by Jean Denton|Catholic News Service

• Rush For LHSAA Softball Gold Begins This Weekend | page 18
Sulphur...Baton Rouge...Denham Springs...Alexandria and other points north.
There’s gold in them there towns.....................by Ron Brocato|Clarion Herald

• Tulane Not Yet Ready To Make Impact Under Toledo | page 19
For those of you waiting for a turnaround in Tulane’s football fortunes, my
message is simple: It will take........................................by Ed Daniels|Sports

• Rummel Embarks On Ambitious Expansion Plan | page 20
Archbishop Rummel High School has announced plans for a $15 million
capital improvement project to....................by Peter Finney Jr.|Clarion Herald

• Msgr. Charles Aucoin Dies At 86 | page 21
Msgr. Charles F. Aucoin, a native of New Orleans and the former vicar general
of the Archdiocese of Mobile, died March 12. He was 86 years old.

• Nuestra Implementación Del Plan Pastoral | page 22
Con la publicación del Plan Pastoral, nosotros como arquidiócesis hemos asumido
una parte de la muerte y la..........................Por Arzobispo Alfred C. Hughes

• El Papa Pide A Católicos Estadounidenses Renovar Su Energia | page 23
WASHINGTON (CNS) – Celebrando la Misa en un estadio de béisbol en Washington,
el papa Benedicto XVI pidió...................Por John Thavis|Catholic News Service

• El Papa Ofrece Oración Silenciosa En Zona Cero | page 23
NEW YORK (CNS) – En el momento más sombrío de su visita de seis días a Estados Unidos, el papa Benedicto XVI...........Por Cindy Wooden|Catholic News Service

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