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HE Archbishop Pietro Sambi
Papal Nuncio to the US
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Posted on 12/19/2005 5:34:14 PM PST by wagglebee
Archbishop Pietro Sambi, newly appointed as Apostolic Nuncio to the United States, had condemned a Gay Pride celebration planned for Jerusalem last August. Then Apostolic Nuncio to Israel and Palestine, Archbishop Sambi called the planned gathering “a provocation to the Jews, Christians and Muslims of Jerusalem and all over the world,” reported Joel Greenberg for the Jewish World Review.
“This is a holy city for people who accept the Lordship of God on their life. It’s not for pride,” Archbishop Sambi said. “No one can assure that this parade will go on in a peaceful way and will not provoke reaction from the faithful.” (Julie Stahl for CNSNews.com)
Spiritual leaders for the Jewish, Moslem and Christian communities in Jerusalem joined with Archbishop Sambi in denouncing the event. Intended to be the second annual WorldPride celebration, the event was later cancelled.
The Italian-born Sambi leaves the post of Apostolic Nuncio to Israel to serve as Apostolic Nuncio to the United States. The Vatican made the announcement December 17.
A Nuncio represents the Holy Father to both the hierarchy and Church of a particular nation and to that nation’s civil government.
In a statement welcoming the appointment, Bishop William S. Skylstad, President of the United States Conference of catholic Bishops, (USCCB) said:
“The Bishops of the United States are pleased that the Holy Father has honored the church in our country with the appointment of a Nuncio with an extraordinary life of service to the Church in many areas of the world.”
See related coverage at:
Jerusalem Homosexual “World Pride” Parade Postponed Indefinitely
http://www.lifesite.net/ldn/2005/may/05050501.html
For full statement of the USCCB, see:
http://www.usccb.org/comm/archives/2005/05-287.sht...
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Good for the Archbishop. He can condemn them here too.
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Dear SJackson,
"Good for the Archbishop. He can condemn them here too."
I hope and pray that he does. Perhaps he might give our own bishops a little bit of backbone.
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Hopefully, he'll make a statement regarding the same here, too.
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Remember that various religious leaders worked together to get the abomination (aka "gay pride celebration") stopped. Homosexual leaders are trying to force their sickness in holy places in open rebellion against God and those who believe in Him and His instructions. This is a standard modus operandi (sp?). It's what they often do. It's beyond shameful, and I am thankful there are men like Archbishop Sambi who stand up for truth.
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Pride and sin are both things The Lord isn't very big on, according to His Book. It only seems logical that taking pride IN sin would also be less than admirable in His eyes.
I guess that deep down, what I'd really like to hear the USCCB say is, "O cr***! It's the fuzz!"
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Thank you, Archbishop Sambi! May you be an example to the USCCB of what bishops are supposed to be!
ditto
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