Anniversary —
Anniversary —
Message —
Lithuania: from the Bishops, 5 steps to the Pope’s visit. “Knowing, praying, communicating, participating and living”
Church in Europe —
Lithuania: Pope’s visit in September, preparations started. “Francis brings hope to all the countries that he visits”
Apostolic journeys —
Pope in Lithuania: Mgr. Grusas, “wonderful coincidence” with the centenary of the restoration of the State
Church in Europe —
Lithuania: Bishop Grusas writes to expats on centenary of independence. “Give thanks for the freedom of motherland”
Baltic Countries —
Lithuania: hundredth anniversary, civil and religious celebrations. Mass by Archbishop Grusas in Vilnius
DECLARATION —
Lithuania: Strasbourg Court judgement on sacred images. Bishop Grusas, “desecration of images of Jesus and Mary for commercial purposes”
Justice —
Lithuania: advertisements with religious symbols. The Court of Strasbourg rules in favour of Sekmadienis Ltd
Lithuania: Msgr. Grusas (Bishops’ Conference), “Popes expressed the wish to visit our country”
Lithuania: Bishops, “pray for peace, that the persecution of believers may stop, and victims of war may receive support and justice”
Churches in Europe —
Human trade: Card. Nichols to Lithuanian Parliament, “Sign of shame in the face of human family”
Celebration in Vilnius —
