Catholic Spiritual Living Journal: Daily catholic news : Lebanon, peace still possible, Holy Father insists

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Thursday, August 10, 2006

Daily catholic news : Lebanon, peace still possible, Holy Father insists

Aug. 09 (CWNews.com) - Pope Benedict XVI (bio - news) voiced his growing dismay at the continued warfare in Lebanon during his weekly public audience on August 9.
At the conclusion of his prepared remarks on the apostolic tradition (see today's separate CWN headine story), the Holy Father told the 6,000 people attending his Wednesday audience that "my thoughts, full of sorrow, are turning again to the beloved region of the Middle East." He insisted that is "still possible to change the course of events" in the Middle East.
The Pope again gave his support to efforts to obtain an immediate ceasefire, and talks aimed at achieving "a just and lasting solution." Citing the worlds of Pope Paul VI, in his 1965 speech to the UN, the he said: "If you want to be brothers, let your weapons fall from your hands."
Pope Benedict reiterated his call for all of the faithful to join in prayers for a quick resolution of the conflict, saying: "I renew my call to everyone, to intensify their prayers for the gift of peace."
Since the outbreak of the war in Lebanon 29 days ago, the Pontiff has made a point of calling for an end to the fighting-- and begging prayers for peace-- every time he has spoken in public.

# posted by Danielle S. @ Thursday, August 10, 2006

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