00:53
PopeTube
3.8K
Benedict XVI: Put Family at Center of State Initiatives. Romania, a mosaic of peoples, is facing the threat of cultural disintegration as it experiences an era of heightened materialism that threatens …More
Benedict XVI: Put Family at Center of State Initiatives.

Romania, a mosaic of peoples, is facing the threat of cultural disintegration as it experiences an era of heightened materialism that threatens to erode the foundations of society. These were the words of the Pope in his address today to the new Romanian ambassador to the Holy See, Bogdan-Tataru Cazaban. Genuine dialogue between church and state and ecumenical dialogue between religious faiths, the Pope noted, will help the country to develop human capital. In this regard, Benedict XVI stressed the importance of having at the heart of government initiatives promoting the family, and an education system capable of preparing younger generations for the future. The testimony of charity and solidarity bet ...