Pope`s Envoy Urges Catholic Faithful to Preach the Gospel

Ivan Cardinal Dias

Function: Prefect of Propaganda Fidei, Roman Curia

Title: Cardinal Priest of Spirito Santo alla Ferratella

Birthdate: Apr 14, 1936	Country: India

Elevated: Feb 21, 2001	More information: www.catholic-hierarchy.org

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Pope`s Envoy Urges Catholic Faithful to Preach the Gospel
Jul 18, 2007
The prefect of the Congregation for the Evangelisation of Peoples, Cardinal Ivan Dias Wednesday in Lubango city urged the Catholic faithful to preach the Gospel mainly to non-Christians and those who for any reason gave up Christianity.

Lubango, 18/07/2007 (Angop) – The prefect of the Congregation for the Evangelisation of Peoples, Cardinal Ivan Dias Wednesday in Lubango city urged the Catholic faithful to preach the Gospel mainly to non-Christians and those who for any reason gave up Christianity.

Speaking during a mass at Sé Cathedral of Lubango, Ivan Dias affirmed that this is every Christians’ mission, according to Jesus Christ`s order "go across the world and announce the gospel to all creatures".

The Cardinal, who also greeted and blessed believers of the archdiocese on the behalf of Pope Benedict XVI, also appealed to the faithful to display spiritual values.

He also called for the matrimonial life, protecting the life at every stage (no to abortion), seeking Priesthood, love to thy neighbour mainly for the poor and marginalised people.

After homily, the priest met with Catholic missionaries of Lubango Diocese.

Accompanied by the apostolic nuncio, Ângelo Beccio and the archbishop of Benguela Don Óscar Braga, the Cardinal held a courtesy meeting with the acting governor, Adriano da Silva upon his arrival in Huila.

The Pope`s envoy was expected back in Luanda this Wednesday.

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