Pope Benedict XVI ended his visit in Brasil today after arriving on May 9. This historic visit has come with mixed reviews as the Church traditions are questioned and many have left the church for alternatives. Brasil is home to the largest Roman Catholic population in the world but it is reported that membership is declining with Pentecostal and Protestant membership increasing. On Firday, the first native-born Brasilian was canonized, Farther Antonio Galvao.
Sunday, May 13, 2007
A New Saint
Pope Benedict XVI ended his visit in Brasil today after arriving on May 9. This historic visit has come with mixed reviews as the Church traditions are questioned and many have left the church for alternatives. Brasil is home to the largest Roman Catholic population in the world but it is reported that membership is declining with Pentecostal and Protestant membership increasing. On Firday, the first native-born Brasilian was canonized, Farther Antonio Galvao.
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A visit by the Pope, a visit by (the) Bush - you must be in an important country!
Christine
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