Benedict XVI: Ethics are Reference Points for Governments. The common good takes precedence over partisan interests; ethical imperatives are a point of reference, and resources need to be equally …More
Benedict XVI: Ethics are Reference Points for Governments.
The common good takes precedence over partisan interests; ethical imperatives are a point of reference, and resources need to be equally distributed. These were the Pope's words today to Luis Dositeo Latorre Tapia, Ecuador's new ambassador to the Holy See. Ecuador is a country rich in natural resources, and taking this into consideration, Benedict XVI reiterated that the state must be given the legal and legislative means to foster social development and progress of the whole nation. And it must be done, he said, with respect for human rights, participation in the decision-making process, and assistance to disadvantaged areas. Benedict XVI also noted the Church's involvement in education and schools a ...
The common good takes precedence over partisan interests; ethical imperatives are a point of reference, and resources need to be equally distributed. These were the Pope's words today to Luis Dositeo Latorre Tapia, Ecuador's new ambassador to the Holy See. Ecuador is a country rich in natural resources, and taking this into consideration, Benedict XVI reiterated that the state must be given the legal and legislative means to foster social development and progress of the whole nation. And it must be done, he said, with respect for human rights, participation in the decision-making process, and assistance to disadvantaged areas. Benedict XVI also noted the Church's involvement in education and schools a ...