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The History of the Lateran Basilica: The Mother and Head of All Churches The facade of Basilica (church) di San Giovanni in Laterano The Archbasilica of the Most Holy Savior and of Saints John the Baptist and John the Evangelist in the Lateran (Archbasilica Sanctissimi Salvatoris et Sanctorum Ioannis Baptistae et Ioannis Evangelistae) is the cathedral of the Bishop of Rome—the Pope. It is commonly called the Basilica of Saint John Lateran (San Giovanni in Laterano). It holds a unique place in Catholic history because it is not St. Peter's Basilica but the cathedral church of the Pope. It is traditionally honored with the title: Omnium Urbis et Orbis Ecclesiarum Mater et Caput "Mother and Head of all the Churches of the City and the World." This title expresses its historical and ecclesiastical primacy as the cathedral of Rome. 1. Its origins: From persecution to freedom (4th century) Before the fourth century, Christianity was periodically persecuted in the Roman Empire....

This month's intention of the Holy Father which is printed in every ORDO and to the pamphlet of every member of the Apostleship of Prayer is for the Persecuted Christians everywhere in the world. Although, here in the Philippines we are slightly being intimidated because of our belief in some political issues, it has nothing in comparison with our  neighboring brethren who suffered much because of their faith in our God and in Jesus Christ, our Lord with the Holy Spirit. Though, formally no country or group of people who will announce that part of their program is the eradication of whom they believe as non believer because it is different from their belief system. Is it also maybe because of our belief of non-violence that we are susceptible for abuse and violent act. Not, it is not our belief that make us a prey for others but because they believe otherwise and this belief runs in blatant opposite of us of non violence. So it is not only on the issue of different b...

Vatican City, 1 March 2012 (VIS) - Pope Benedict's general prayer intention for March is: "That the whole world may recognise the contribution of women to the development of society". His mission intention is: "That the Holy Spirit may grant perseverance to those who suffer discrimination, persecution or death for the name of Christ, particularly in Asia".