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ENGLISH
THURSDAY, OCTOBER
9, 2003
SUMMARY:
- POPE THANKS
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS FOR THEIR SUPPORT OF THE CHURCH
POPE THANKS
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS FOR THEIR SUPPORT OF THE CHURCH
VATICAN CITY, OCT
9, 2003 (VIS) - This morning the Holy Father received members of the Board
of Directors of the Knights of Columbus and expressed his gratitude for
their prayers for the 25th anniversary of his pontificate.
The Pope also
thanked them for the support that the Order has given to the Church's
mission that is "shown in a special way in the Vicarius Christi Fund, which
is a sign of the solidarity of the Knights of Columbus with the Successor of
Peter in his concern for the universal Church, but it is also seen in the
daily prayers, sacrifices and apostolic works of so many Knights in their
local councils, their parishes and their communities."
"In fidelity to
the vision of (founder) Father Michael McGivney, may you continue to seek
new ways of being a leaven of the Gospel in the world and a spiritual force
for the renewal of the Church in holiness, unity and truth." AC/.../KNIGHTS
COLUMBUS VIS 031009 (170)
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