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Spiritual Pilgrimage Comes to a Conclusion as Pope Benedict Returns from Trip to
Turkey
 As
Pope Benedict XVI returned to Vatican City at the conclusion of his four-day
visit to Turkey, Supreme Knight Carl A. Anderson thanked all who participated in
the worldwide spiritual pilgrimage of prayer for the pope during his journey,
organized by the Knights of Columbus.
“I am
especially grateful to the many bishops and priests who encouraged Catholics in
their dioceses and parishes to join in this prayerful support for the Holy
Father and his important mission in Turkey,” Anderson said. “The pope made a
significant contribution to the promotion of Christian unity in his meeting with
the Orthodox Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew I, and made an important overture
of peace and good will to Muslims everywhere in his visit to the Blue Mosque
with Mustafa Cagrici, the Grand Mufti of Istanbul. We pray that his visit and
genuine expressions of concern and respect for all will bear fruit in improved
mutual understanding and a broader acceptance of religious freedom.”
“While the
pope’s trip, and our spiritual pilgrimage program, has ended, our continued
prayers and support will remain with him and his apostolic initiatives,”
Anderson concluded.
During the
pope’s visit to Turkey, Knights of Columbus, their families, and all Catholics
were encouraged to recite a
daily
spiritual pilgrimage prayer for the pope. Composed by Supreme Chaplain
Bishop William Lori of Bridgeport, the invocation sought “deeper ties of
understanding, cooperation, and peace among Roman Catholics, the Orthodox, and
those who profess Islam,” and asked that “Pope Benedict be kept safe from all
harm as he prays, bears witness to the Gospel, and invites all peoples to a
dialogue of faith, reason, and love.” |
Inside this issue:
Pope Appoints Supreme
Knight Anderson to Pontifical Council
State Deputy Remarks
Scouting For Knights
State Pro-Life Report
Keep Christ in Christmas
State Treasurer Remarks
Pope’s Spiritual Pilgrimage
From The State Advocate
Squires Advancement Program
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