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Fifty-third year, number 36 (2.662) Vatican City Friday, 4 September 2020

Announcement by at the first public General Audience after lockdown Day of prayer and fasting for Lebanon

One month after a massive explosion at a fertilizer and to help it emerge from this grave crisis, Dear bishops, priests, consecrated and lay per- storage facility in Beirut, Pope Francis expresses his without becoming caught up in regional tensions. sons, continue to accompany the faithful. Of you, and the Church’s solidarity with the troubled nation. In a special way, my thoughts turn to the bishops and priests, I ask apostolic zeal, poverty At the General Audience, 2 September, he calls for a people of Beirut, who have suffered so greatly and austerity. Be poor together with your poor worldwide day of prayer on Friday, 4 September. The from the explosion. Brothers and sisters, take and suffering people. Be the first to give an ex- following is the English text of the Pope's words. courage once more! Let faith and prayer be your ample of poverty and humility. Help the faithful strength. Do not abandon your homes and your and your people to rise again and contribute ac- Dear Brothers and Sisters, heritage. Do not abandon the dreams of those tively to a new rebirth. May all alike foster con- One month after the tragedy that struck the city who believed in the dawn of a beautiful and pros- cord and renewal in the name of the common of Beirut, my thoughts turn once again to Leba- perous country. good and a genuine culture of encounter, peace- non and its people, so sorely tried. The priest be- ful coexistence and fraternity. Fraternity: a word side me has brought the Lebanese flag to this so dear to Saint Francis. May this concord be a Audience. source of renewal in the common interest. This will prove a sure basis for the continuity of the Today, I would repeat the words spoken by Christian presence and your own inestimable con- Saint John Paul II thirty years ago, at a crucial tribution to the country, the Arab world and the moment in Lebanon’s history: “Faced with re- whole region, in a spirit of fraternity among all peated tragedies which each of the land’s inhabi- the religious traditions present in Lebanon. tants knows, we are aware of the extreme danger that threatens the very existence of the country: For this reason, I would ask everyone to join in Lebanon cannot be abandoned in its solitude” a universal day of prayer and fasting for Lebanon (Apostolic Letter to the Bishops of the Catholic on Friday next, 4 September. I intend to send my Church on the situation in Lebanon, 7 September own representative to Lebanon that day to be 1989). present with its people: The Secretary of State For over a hundred years, Lebanon has been a will go in my name to express my spiritual close- country of hope. Even in the darkest periods of ness and solidarity. Let us pray for Lebanon as a its history, the Lebanese people maintained their whole and for Beirut. And let us demonstrate our faith in God and proved capable of making their closeness by concrete works of charity, as on other land a place of tolerance, respect and coexistence similar occasions. I also invite our brothers and unique in that region. How true it is that Leba- sisters of other religious confessions to join in this non is more than a State: it is “a message of free- initiative in whatever way they deem best, but to- dom and an example of pluralism, both for the gether as one. East and for the West” (ibid.). For the good of And now I ask you to entrust to Mary, Our the country and the world, we cannot let this leg- Lady of Harissa, our hopes and our fears. May acy be lost. she sustain all who grieve for their loved ones and I encourage all Lebanese to persevere in hope instil courage in those who have lost their homes and to summon the strength and energy needed and, with them, a part of their lives! May she in- to start anew. I ask political and religious leaders tercede with the Lord Jesus so that the Land of to commit themselves with sincerity and openness Cedars may flourish once again and spread the to the work of rebuilding, setting aside all parti- fragrance of fraternal coexistence throughout the san interests and looking to the common good entire Middle East. and the future of the nation. Once again, I ask And now I ask everyone, to the extent it is pos- the international community to support Lebanon sible, to stand and pray in silence for Lebanon.

Wednesday catechesis The Holy Father expresses condolences Only together can we Dutch Cardinal Adrianus Simonis dies emerge from crises Cardinal Adrianus Johannes Simonis, Archbishop emeritus of Utrecht, the PAGE 3 , passed away on Wednesday, 2 September, at the age of 88. Upon learning of the death of the Dutch Cardinal, Pope Francis expressed his condolences in a telegram addressed to Cardinal Willem Jacobus Eijk, who succeeded the late Cardinal as Archbishop of Utrecht. The Church has lost someone “with a great pastoral heart”, said Cardinal Eijk. The Message for the following is the English text of the Holy Father’s telegram. Care of Creation Saddened to learn of the death of Cardinal Adrianus Johannes Si- monis, I send prayerful condolences to you and to the clergy, religious and lay faithful of the Archdiocese. Commending his soul to the lov- ing mercy of Jesus the Good Shepherd, I join you in giving thanks to Almighty God for the late Cardinal’s faithful witness to the Gospel, his years of devoted episcopal ministry to the Churches of Rotterdam and Utrecht, and his valued efforts in the service of ecclesial commu- nion. To all who mourn Cardinal Simonis in the sure hope of the Res- urre c tion, I cordially impart my Apostolic Blessing as a pledge of con- solation and peace in the risen Lord.

FRANCISCUS P P.

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The encounter with people Francis and the VAT I C A N General Audiences BULLETIN ALESSANDRO GISOTTI One hundred eighty-nine. Many days separate the last General AUDIENCES Archbishop Ettore Balestrero, titu- NECROLO GY Audience with the faithful in lar Archbishop of Vittoriana, Saint Peter’s Square, on 26 Feb- Friday, 28 August Apostolic Nuncio to the Demo- Bishop Antonio Bayter Abud, ruary, from the one that took H.E. Ms Juvita Rodrigues Barreto cratic Republic of the Congo M X Y, titular Bishop of Sucarda, place on 2 September in the San Vicar Apostolic emeritus of De Ataíde Gonçalves, Ambassador Bishop Felix Gmür of Basel, Damaso courtyard of the Inírida, at age 86 (21 Aug.) of East Timor, for the presentation Switzerland Apostolic Palace. A long time of her Letters of Credence Archbishop Hippolyte Simon, that seemed even longer because, Monday, 31 August Cardinal Gualtiero Bassetti, Arch- Archbishop emeritus of Clermont, thanks to the catecheses and per- bishop of Perugia-Città della Archbishop Brian Udaigwe, titular France, at age 76 (25 Aug.) haps even more to Francis’ ges- Pieve, , President of the Itali- Archbishop of Suelli, Apostolic tures and spontaneous expres- an Episcopal Conference Nuncio to Sri Lanka sions, the General Audiences have become an anticipated Bishop Dodë Gjergji of Prizren- event, followed not only by Cath- Prishtina, Kosovo CHANGES IN EP I S C O PAT E olic faithful, but also by many Presentation of the new Missal of The Holy Father accepted the Ambassador of who, even if separated from the the Italian Episcopal Conference resignation of Bishop Jean Marie Church, have listened to the Saturday, 29 August Vu Tât from his office as Bishop Japan Pop e. of the Diocese of Hung Hoá, Viêt Just as in the case of the morn- H.E. Mr Seiji Okada, Ambassador Nam (29 Aug.). ing Masses at Casa Santa Marta, of Japan, for the presentation of the now more than 300 General The Holy Father accepted the his Letters of Credence Audiences are also characterized resignation of Bishop Giacinto- Cardinal Luis Antonio G. Tagle, first and foremost by the en- Boulos Marcuzzo from his office Prefect of the Congregation for counter with the People of God. as Auxiliary Bishop of the Patri- the Evangelization of Peoples That is the heart. The homilies archal Diocese of Jerusalem for pronounced during morning Latins (29 Aug.). Mass are as brief as the cat- The Holy Father appointed Father echeses at the General Audiences, Gheevarghese (George) Kurisum- often enriched by the addition of Ambassador of moottil as Auxiliary Bishop of the off-the-cuff comments and not Archieparchy of Kottayam for rarely by dialogues with the audi- East Timor Syro-Malabars, India. Until now ence present. “If you read” —he he has served as syncellus for once stated — “you cannot look Syro-Malankars. The bishop-elect people in the eye”. has taken the name Gheevarghese Francis instead devotes a long Mar Aprem (29 Aug.). H.E. Mr Seiji Okada, 64, is time, at times surprisingly long, Bishop-elect Mar Aprem Kur- married and has two children. to meeting people in person and isummoottil, 59, was born in He holds a law degree from in particular the frailest, the sick, Tiruvalla, India. He was ordained Meiji University. He has served the suffering. The last b ecome a priest on 27 December 1987. He in the following roles: official at f i rs t . Some of these encounters, holds a degree in philosophy and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, because of the message they theology and a Master in Sacred 1981; Director of the Division evoked, have gone beyond the Art. for Economic Affairs Japan- sphere of individual relationships South Korea in the General to take on a universal value. It is The Holy Father appointed Father Directorate of Asia and Ocean- the case with the Pope’s embrace Dario Gervasi as Auxiliary Bishop ia, 2006; Regional Coordinator of Vinicio, a man disfigured by a of Rome, assigning him the titular of the Second Division of terrible disease, neurofib romato- Episcopal See of Subaugusta. Un- Africa in the Department of sis, at the end of the General til now he has served as parish African Affairs General Direct- Audience on 6 November 2013. priest of Risurrezione di Nostro Si- orate of Middle Eastern and The image of that moment in Saint Peter’s Square travelled H.E. Ms Juvita Rodrigues Bar- gnore Gesù Cristo parish and Pre- African Affairs, 2007; Director fect of the 17th Prefecture of the around the world witnessing, reto De Ataíde Gonçalves, 47, of the Second Division of . (30 Aug.). more than a thousand words was born in Tiba, East Timor. Africa, Department of African could, to what Francis means She is married and has five Bishop-elect Gervasi, 52, was Affairs General Directorate of when he calls all Christians, bar- children. She holds a degree in born in Rome, Italy. He was or- Middle Eastern and African Af- accounting and has worked in dained a priest on 22 May 1994. ring none, to touch the wounds fairs, 2008; Counselor at the of Christ in those who are suffer- the financial and banking de- He holds a licence in dogmatic Embassy in Kenya, 2009; Coun- partments of various companies ing. In effect, at the General t h e o l o g y. selor at the Embassy in Afgh- from 1995-2010. Among her oth- Audiences the Pope’s words can- anistan, 2010; General Coun- er professional roles, she has not be separated from his g e s t u re s served as administration and RE L AT I O N S WITH STAT E S selor in Canada, Vancouver, because the former is the premise finance advisor at the Ministry 2012; Vice Director-General of of the latter which, in turn, of Tourism from 2012-2016. An The Holy Father appointed Arch- the Department of African Af- strengthens it and makes it tan- entrepreneur in various sectors, bishop Giambattista Diquattro, tit- fairs General Directorate of gible. Thus, as seen in the Shep- she has been an active member ular Archbishop of Giru Mons, as Middle Eastern and African Af- herd with his sheep, almost one of the Board of Business Or- Apostolic Nuncio to Brazil. Until fairs and the General Director- with his flock, one understands ganizations for the emancipa- now he has been Apostolic Nun- ate for International Coopera- tion and leadership of women cio to India and to Nepal (29 tion, 2016; Ambassador to CONTINUED ON PA G E 7 in the private sector since 2017. A u g. ) . South Sudan, 2017-2020.

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GENERAL AU D I E N C E

Pope Francis continued his series of catecheses on the need to heal the world in this time of pandemic, as he resumed his General Audiences with the presence of the faithful on Wednesday morning, 2 September. The following is a translation of his reflection on solidarity and the virtue of faith, which he shared in Italian with the hundreds of faithful who had gathered in the Vatican’s San Damaso courtyard.

Dear Brothers and Sisters, Pope resumes Wednesday audiences with the presence of the faithful Good morning! After many months, we meet each other again face to face, not Only together can we emerge from crises screen to screen. Face to face. This is good! The current pan- demic has highlighted our inter- ers — it is good to do so, but it is happens today. Unfortunately, of solidarity, or things will dependence: we are all connected more than that — it is a matter of something like this can happen worsen. I want to repeat this: one to each other, for better or for justice (cf. Catechism of the Catho- nowadays too. When shares fall does not emerge from a crisis the worse. Therefore, to emerge from lic Church, 1938-1949). Interde- in the financial markets — we have same as before. The pandemic is this crisis better than before, we pendence, to be in solidarity and seen it in the newspapers in these a crisis. We emerge from a crisis have to do so together; together, to bear fruit, needs strong roots days — all the agencies report the either better or worse than before. not alone. Together. Not alone, in humanity and in nature, cre- news. Thousands of people fall It is up to us to choose. And because it cannot be done. Either ated by God; it needs respect for due to hunger and poverty and solidarity is, indeed, a way of it is done together, or it is not faces and for the land. no one talks about it. coming out of the crisis better, done. We must do it together, all The Bible, from the very begin- Pentecost is diametrically op- not with superficial changes, with of us, in s o l i d a r i t y. I would like to ning, warns us [of this]. Let us posite to Babel (cf. Acts 2:1-3), as a fresh coat of paint so everything underline this word today: solid- think of the account of the Tower we heard at the beginning of the looks fine. No. Better! a r i t y. of Babel (cf. Gen 11:1-9), which audience. The Holy Spirit, de- In the midst of crises, a solidar- As a human family we have our describes what happens when we scending from above like wind ity guided by faith enables us to common origin in God; we live try to reach heaven — our destina- and fire, sweeps over the com- translate the love of God in our in a common home, the garden- tion — ignoring our bond with munity closed up in the Cenacle, globalized culture, not by build- planet, the earth where God humanity, with creation and with infuses it with the power of God, ing towers or walls — and how placed us; and we have a com- the Creator. It is a figure of and inspires it to go out and an- many walls are being built today! mon destination in Christ. But speech. This happens every time nounce the Lord Jesus to every- — that divide, but then collapse, when we forget all this, our inter- that someone wants to climb up one. The Spirit creates unity in but by interweaving communities dependence becomes dependence of and up, without taking others in- diversity; he creates harmony. In and sustaining processes of growth some on others — we lose this to consideration. Just myself. Let the account of the Tower of Ba- that are truly human and solid. harmony of interdependence and us think about the tower. We bel, there was no harmony; only And to do this, solidarity helps. I solidarity — increasing inequality build towers and skyscrapers, but pressing forward in order to earn. would like to ask a question: do I and marginalization; the social we destroy community. We unify There, people were simply instru- think of the needs of others? fabric is weakened and the envi- buildings and languages, but we ments, mere “manp ower”, but Everyone, answer in your heart. ro n ment deteriorates. The same mortify cultural wealth. We want here, in Pentecost, each one of us In the midst of crises and tem- way of acting. to be masters of the Earth, but is an instrument, but a com- pests, the Lord calls to us and in- Therefore, the principle of soli- we ruin biodiversity and ecologi- munity instrument that partici- vites us to reawaken and activate darity is now more necessary than cal balance. In another audience pates fully in building up the this solidarity capable of giving ever, as Saint John Paul II taught I told you about those fishermen community. Saint Francis of As- solidity, support and meaning to (cf. Sollicitudo Rei Socialis, 38-40). from San Benedetto del Tronto, sisi knew this well, and inspired these hours in which everything In an interconnected world, we who came this year, and said: by the Spirit, he gave all people, seems to be wrecked. May the experience what it means to live “We have taken 24 tonnes of or rather, creatures, the name of creativity of the Holy Spirit en- in the same “global village”; this waste out of the sea, half of brother or sister (cf. LS, 11; cf. courage us to generate new forms expression is beautiful. The big which was plastic”. Just think! Saint Bonaventure, Legenda maior, of familiar hospitality, fruitful fra- wide world is none other than a These people have the spirit to VIII, 6: FF 1145). Even brother ternity and universal solidarity. global village, because everything catch fish, yes, but also the ref- wolf, remember. Thank you. is interconnected, but we do not use, and to take it out of the wa- With Pentecost, God makes always transform this int e rdepen- ter to clean up the sea. But this himself present and inspires the dence into s o l i d a r i t y. There is a [pollution] is ruining the earth — faith of the community united in SPECIAL GREETINGS long journey between interde- not having solidarity with the diversity and in solidarity. Diversity I cordially greet the English- pendence and solidarity. The earth, which is a gift — and the and solidarity united in harmony, speaking faithful. My thoughts selfishness — of individuals, na- ecological balance. this is the way. A diversity in turn especially to young people tions and of groups with power — I remember a medieval account solidarity possesses “antib o dies” returning to school in the coming and ideological rigidities instead that describes this “Babel syn- that ensure that the singularity of weeks. Upon all of you and your sustain “structures of sin” (ibid., d ro m e ”, which occurs when there each person — which is a gift, families I invoke the joy and 36). is no solidarity. This medieval ac- unique and unrepeatable — do es peace of our Lord Jesus Christ. “The word ‘solidarity’ is a little count says that, during the build- not become sick with individual- God bless you! worn and at times poorly under- ing of the tower, when a man fell ism, with selfishness. Diversity in I offer a special greeting to the stood, but it refers to something — they were slaves — and died, no solidarity also possesses antibod- e l d e rl y, young people, the sick and more than a few sporadic acts of one said anything, or at best, ies that heal social structures and newlyweds. The Lord knows better g e n e ro s i t y ”. Much more! “It pre- “Poor thing, he made a mistake processes that have degenerated than we do about the expectations sumes the creation of a new and he fell”. Instead, if a brick into systems of injustice, systems and needs we carry in our hearts. mindset which thinks in terms of fell, everyone complained. And if of oppression (cf. Compendium of Let us entrust ourselves to his community and the priority of someone was to blame, he was the Social Doctrine of the Church, Providence with full confidence, the life of all over the appropri- punished. Why? Because a brick 192). Therefore, solidarity today is always seeking the good, even ation of goods by a few” was costly to make, to prepare, to the road to take towards a post- when it comes at a high cost. (Apostolic Exhortation Evangelii f i re …. It took time and work to pandemic world, towards the Gaudium, 188). This is what produce a brick. A brick was healing of our interpersonal and “solidarity” means. It is not worth more than a human life. social ills. There is no other way. merely a question of helping oth- Let us each, think about what Either we go forward on the path number 36, Friday, 4 September 2020 L’OSSERVATORE ROMANO page 4/5

Holy Father’s Message for the World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation

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In his message for the World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation and the Season of Creation, released A call to cancel the debt of vulnerable on Tuesday morning, 1 September, Pope Francis renewed his appeal “for the cancellation of the debt of the most vulnerable countries, in recognition of the countries hit by the pandemic severe impacts of the medical, social and economic crises they face as a result of Covid-19”. This, he explained would be a gesture of “restorative justice”. The following is the English text of the Message. faith in the God of creation and join in prayer God has for each of his creatures and which also 3. A Time to Rest and work for the care of our common home. unites us in fond affection with brother sun, sister In his wisdom, God set aside the Sabbath so I am very pleased that the theme chosen by the moon, brother river and mother earth” (LS, 92). munities around the world. We need to stand up We rejoice too that faith communities are com- that the land and its inhabitants could rest and for intra-generational and inter-generational soli- ing together to create a more just, peaceful and ecumenical family for the celebration of the 2020 A Jubilee, then, is a time of remembrance, in be renewed. These days, however, our way of life darity at this critical moment. I invite all nations sustainable world. We are particularly happy that Season of Creation is Jubilee for the Earth, pre- which we cherish the memory of our inter-rela- is pushing the planet beyond its limits. Our con- to adopt more ambitious national targets to re- the Season of Creation is becoming a truly ecu- cisely in this year that marks the fiftieth an- tional existence. We need constantly to remember stant demand for growth and an endless cycle of duce emissions, in preparation for the important menical initiative. Let us continue to grow in the niversary of Earth Day. that “everything is interconnected, and that genu- production and consumption are exhausting the Climate Summit (COP 26) in Glasgow in the In the Holy Scriptures, a Jubilee is a sacred ine care for our own lives and our relationships natural world. Forests are leached, topsoil erodes, awareness that we all live in a common home as United Kingdom. time to remember, return, rest, restore, and re- with nature is inseparable from fraternity, justice fields fail, deserts advance, seas acidify and storms members of a single family. joice. and faithfulness to others” (LS, 70). intensify. Creation is groaning! Biodiversity restoration is also crucially imp or- Let us all rejoice that our loving Creator sus- tant in the context of unprecedented loss of spe- During the Jubilee, God’s people were invited tains our humble efforts to care for the earth, cies and degradation of ecosystems. We need to to rest from their usual labour and to let the land support the U.N. call to safeguard 30% of the 1. A Time to Remember 2. A Time to Return heal and the earth repair itself, as individuals con- earth as protected habitats by 2030 in order to We are invited to remember above all that cre- A Jubilee is a time to turn back in repentance. sumed less than usual. Today we need to find just stem the alarming rate of biodiversity loss. I urge ation’s ultimate destiny is to enter into God’s We have broken the bonds of our relationship and sustainable ways of living that can give the the international community to work together to eternal Sabbath. This journey, however, takes with the Creator, with our fellow human beings, Earth the rest it requires, ways that satisfy every- “You shall thus hallow the fiftieth year guarantee that the Summit on Biodiversity (COP place in time, spanning the seven-day rhythm of and with the rest of creation. We need to heal the one with a sufficiency, without destroying the eco- and you shall proclaim a release throughout 15) in Kunming, China becomes a turning point Pop e’s prayer intention the week, the cycle of seven years, and the great damaged relationships that are essential to sup- systems that sustain us. the land to all its inhabitants. It shall be in restoring the earth to be a home of life in Jubilee Year that comes at the end of the seven porting us and the entire fabric of life. a jubilee for you.”(Lev 25:10) In some ways, the current pandemic has led us abundance, as willed by the Creator. for September Sabbath years. A Jubilee is a time to return to God our loving to rediscover simpler and sustainable lifestyles. We must restore with justice in mind, ensuring Dear Brothers and Sisters, A Jubilee is indeed a time of grace to remem- Creator. We cannot live in harmony with creation The crisis, in a sense, has given us a chance to “No to plundering, yes to sharing”, is the strong invita- that those who have lived on the land for genera- ber creation’s original vocation to exist and flour- if we are not at peace with the Creator who is the develop new ways of living. Already we can see tion made by Pope Francis in his video message for Each year, particularly since the publication of tions can regain control over its usage. Indigen- ish as a community of love. We exist only in rela- how the earth can recover if we allow it to rest: Septemb er’s prayer intentionin which he calls for re- the Encyclical Laudato Si’ (LS, 24 May 2015), the source and origin of all things. As Pope Benedict ous communities must be protected from com- tionships: with God the Creator, with our broth- the air becomes cleaner, the waters clearer, and spect for the planet’s resources: “Let us pray, that the first day of September is celebrated by the Chris- observed, “the brutal consumption of creation be- panies, particularly multinational companies, that ers and sisters as members of a common family, animals have returned to many places from where planet’s resources will not be plundered, but shared in tian family as the World Day of Prayer for the gins where God is missing, where matter has be- “operate in less developed countries in ways they and with all of God’s creatures within our com- they had previously disappeared. The pandemic a just and respectful manner”. The video, released on Care of Creation and the beginning of the Season come simply material for us, where we ourselves could never do at home” (LS, 51), through the de- mon home. “Everything is related, and we human has brought us to a crossroads. We must use this Monday, 31 August, depicts images of intensive exploit- of Creation, which concludes on the feast of Saint are the ultimate measure, where everything is structive extraction of fossil fuels, minerals, tim- beings are united as brothers and sisters on a decisive moment to end our superfluous and de- ation of natural resources as the Pope warns, “we are Francis of Assisi on the fourth of October. Dur- simply our property” (Meeting with Priests, Dea- ber and agroindustrial products. This corporate ing this period, Christians worldwide renew their wonderful pilgrimage, woven together by the love structive goals and activities, and to cultivate val- squeezing out the planet’s goods. Squeezing them out, cons, and Seminarians of the Diocese of Bolzano- misconduct is a “new version of colonialism” B re s s a n o n e , 6 August 2008). ues, connections and activities that are life-giving. as if the earth were an orange”. Indeed, he continues, AINT OHN AU L II Address to the Pontifical We must examine our habits of energy usage, (S J P , “countries and businesses from the global north have The Jubilee season calls us to think once again Academy of Social Sciences consumption, transportation, and diet. We must , 27 April 2001, cited in enriched themselves by exploiting the natural resources of our fellow human beings, especially the poor eliminate the superfluous and destructive aspects Querida Amazonia, 14), one that shamefully ex- and the most vulnerable. We are asked to re-ap- of the south, creating an ‘ecological debt’”. The Pope of our economies, and nurture life-giving ways to ploits poorer countries and communities desper- then asks the question: “who is going to pay this propriate God’s original and loving plan of cre- trade, produce, and transport goods. ately seeking economic development. We need to debt?”. Projects and initiatives to defend ation as a common heritage, a banquet which all strengthen national and international legislation This ecological debt, the Holy Father says, increases of our brothers and sisters share in a spirit of con- to regulate the activities of extractive companies when multinationals “do abroad what they would never viviality, not in competitive scramble but in joyful our ‘common home’ together 4. A Time to Restore and ensure access to justice for those affected. be allowed to do in their countries”, and this, he adds, fellowship, supporting and protecting one anoth- is “an outrage”. As images continue to show environ- er. A Jubilee is a time for setting free the op- A Jubilee is a time to restore the original har- mental devastation, smokestacks poisoning the air with Pope Francis’ message on the events will take place during crisis and the environmental pressed and all those shackled in the fetters of mony of creation and to heal strained human re- 5. A Time to Rejoice lationships. their black smoke, slums made increasingly more fragile World Day of Prayer for the the season, which runs from 1 crisis are related in Asia-Pa- various forms of modern slavery, including traf- In the biblical tradition, a Jubilee was a joyous and precarious due to climate change, the Pope ap- Care of Creation is an opening September through 4 October, cific and Oceania, and how ficking in persons and child labour. It invites us to re-establish equitable societal re- event in the Season of Cre- the Feast of Saint Francis. lationships, restoring their freedom and goods to occasion, inaugurated by a trumpet blast resound- peals: “Today, not tomorrow; today, we have to take regional approaches to a just We also need once more to listen to the land it- ation, an annual ecumenical In addition to local in-per- transition to integral ecology all and forgiving one another’s debts. We should ing throughout the land. We are aware that the care of Creation responsibly”. self, which Scripture calls adamah, the soil from cries of the earth and of the poor have become celebration of prayer and ac- son events, online events will could be developed. “Refuel- not forget the historic exploitation of the global At the end of the videomessage, a businessman and a which man, Ad a m , was made. Today we hear the even louder and more painful in recent years. At South American indigenous representative can be seen tion for our common home. help Catholics reflect on the ling Africa through Ethical South that has created an enormous ecological voice of creation admonishing us to return to our the same time, we also witness how the Holy signing a sustainable development plan. In 2019, Pope Francis issued core themes of the season and Investment” will be the theme debt, due mainly to resource plundering and ex- rightful place in the natural created order — to re- Spirit is inspiring individuals and communities Created and produced by the Pope’s Worldwide his first Papal message on the how they relate to the crises of on 10 September. Then on 17 cessive use of common environmental space for season. This year Msgr Bruno- to day. member that we are part of this interconnected waste disposal. It is a time for restorative justice. around the world to come together to rebuild our Prayer Network in collaboration with La Machi agency and 18 September there will web of life, not its masters. The disintegration of common home and defend the most vulnerable in and the Dicastery for Communication, the video has Marie Duffé, Secretary of the Pope Francis’ prayer inten- be a reflection on “Just Trans- In this context, I repeat my call for the cancella- Dicastery for Promoting Inte- tion for the month of Septem- biodiversity, spiralling climate disasters, and un- tion of the debt of the most vulnerable countries, our midst. We see the gradual emergence of a been translated into nine languages and is available at: ition for Latin America, the just impact of the current pandemic on the poor great mobilization of people from below and www.thep op evideo.org. gral Human Development, ber and the Season of Creation Continent of Hope”, followed in recognition of the severe impacts of the medi- and vulnerable: all these are a wakeup call in the cal, social and economic crises they face as a res- from the peripheries who are generously working published a letter inviting all is that “the planet’s resources by a reflection on “A Just face of our rampant greed and consumption. ult of Covid-19. We also need to ensure that the for the protection of the land and of the poor. Catholics, and bishops in par- will not be plundered, but Transition: European Nations’ ticular, to take part in the sea- shared in a just and respectful Particularly during this Season of Creation, recovery packages being developed and deployed We rejoice to see how young people and com- Responsibility to their People son as part of the Laudato Si’ manner”. may we be attentive to the rhythms of this created at global, regional and national levels must be re- munities, particularly indigenous communities, and to the World” on 24 are on the frontlines in responding to the ecologi- Special Anniversary Year. Ten The Global Catholic Cli- world. For the world was made to communicate generation packages. Policy, legislation and in- which is also God’s home where his Word “b e- Septemb er. cal crisis. They are calling for a Jubilee for the bishops’ conferences, including mate Movement has organ- the glory of God, to help us to discover in its vestment must be focused on the common good came flesh and lived among us” (Jn 1:14) and and guarantee that global social and environ- earth and a new beginning, aware that “things those in Asia, Eastern Africa, ized a range of events. On 1 beauty the Lord of all, and to return to him (cf. which is constantly being renewed by the out- SAINT BO N AV E N T U R E , In II Sent., I, 2, 2, q. 1, mental goals are met. can change” (LS, 13). Europe, Ireland, Italy, and the September an online Ecumen- pouring of the Holy Spirit. Philippines this year, have sup- ical Prayer meeting took conclusion; B re v i l o q u i u m , II, 5.11). The earth from We also need to restore the land. Climate res- We also rejoice to see how the Laudato Si’ Sp e- ported the season, with more place, led by young people which we were made is thus a place of prayer and toration is of utmost importance, since we are in cial Anniversary Year is inspiring many initiatives “Send forth your Spirit, O Lord, and renew the statements anticipated. The who urged adults to act now meditation. “Let us awaken our God-given aes- the midst of a climate emergency. We are running at local and global levels for the care of our com- face of the earth” (cf. Ps 104:30). suggested theme for this year’s for the good of the common thetic and contemplative sense” (Querida Amazo- out of time, as our children and young people mon home and the poor. This year should lead to celebration is “Jubilee for the home. On 2 September, the nia, 56). The capacity to wonder and to contem- have reminded us. We need to do everything in long-term action plans to practise integral ecology Rome, Saint John Lateran, Earth”, and Christians are en- theme “A Just Transition for plate is something that we can learn especially our capacity to limit global average temperature in our families, parishes and dioceses, religious 1 September 2020 couraged to develop radically Asia-Pacific and Oceania” was from our indigenous brothers and sisters, who live rise under the threshold of 1.5°C enshrined in the orders, our schools and universities, our health- new ways of living with cre- discussed. The webinar ex- in harmony with the land and its multiple forms Paris Climate Agreement, for going beyond that care, business and agricultural institutions, and ation. Hundreds of in-person plored how the coronavirus of life. will prove catastrophic, especially for poor com- many others as well. page 6 L’OSSERVATORE ROMANO Friday, 4 September 2020, number 36

Joint Document of the Pontifical Council for Interreligious Dialogue and the World Council of Churches Serving a wounded world

The World Council of Churches (WCC) and the ment reflects on the nature of a solidarity sus- Pontifical Council for Interreligious Dialogue tained by hope and offers a Christian basis for in- (PCID) have released a joint document, “Serving a terreligious solidarity, a few key principles and a Wounded World in Interreligious Solidarity: A set of recommendations on how reflection on Christian Call to Reflection and Action During solidarity can be translated into concrete and Covid-19”. Its purpose is to encourage churches credible action. and Christian organizations to reflect on the im- Cardinal Miguel Ángel Ayuso Guixot, Presi- portance of interreligious solidarity in a world dent of the PCID, reflected that Christian service wounded by the Covid-19 pandemic. and solidarity in a wounded world has been part The document offers a Christian basis for inter- of the agenda of the PCID/WCC since last year. religious solidarity that can inspire and confirm The Covid-19 pandemic pressed the project into the impulse to serve a world wounded not only action as “a timely ecumenical and interreligious by Covid-19 but also by many other factors. The resp onse”,he said, adding that “the pandemic has publication is also designed to be useful to practi- exposed the woundedness and fragility of our logue is vital to healing and caring for one anoth- tioners of other religions, who have already re- world, revealing that our responses must be er on a global level. “In the face of the Covid-19 sponded to Covid-19 with similar thoughts based offered in an inclusive solidarity, open to follow- pandemic, the human family is facing together an on their own traditions. ers of other religious traditions and people of unp re cedented call to protect one another, and to The document recognizes the current context good will, given the concern for the entire human heal our communities”, he said. “I n t e r re l i g i o u s of the pandemic as a time for discovering new family”. dialogue not only helps clarify the principles of forms of solidarity for rethinking the post-Covid- The WCC interim General Secretary Rev. Prof. our own faith and our identity as Christians, but 19 world. Comprised of five sections, the docu- Dr Ioan Sauca reflected that interreligious dia- also opens our understanding of the challenges and creative solutions others may have”. The document is the latest to be co-produced by the WCC and the Pontifical Council for Inter- religious Dialogue following the publication of Founder and editor for 46 years “Education for Peace in a Multi-Religious World: A Christian Perspective” in May 2019. Father Ian Boyd leaves ‘The Chesterton Review’

After 46 years of service, Father Ian Boyd of the the journal he founded in Canada in 1974. He Congregation of St Basil has announced his re- hopes to return to Seton Hall when the Review World Mission Day to be tirement as editor of “The Chesterton Review”, marks its 50th anniversary in 2024. His suc- cessor will be Prof. Dermot Quinn, his col- celebrated on 18 October league and long-time friend at the GK Chester- ton Institute for Faith and Culture. Father Boyd will continue to serve as Founder and President In response to some requests regarding the cele- emeritus of the Institute. Meanwhile, in honour bration of World Mission Day 2020, the Con- of his 20 years at Seton Hall as well as the work gregation for the Evangelization of Peoples con- at the Chesterton Institute in Canada and the firms that it will be celebrated this year at the USA since 1974, a plaque and permanent exhibi- universal level on Sunday, 18 October, without tion have been placed in Seton Hall’s Walsh variations to the calendar. Library. “Everything he did for the journal was In many dioceses preparations for World Mis- marked by his wonderfully sharp and penetrat- sion Day have been underway for some time and ing intelligence, his extraordinary breadth of the missionary animation of the People of God reading, his creative editorial imagination, and remains pre-eminent. Indeed, faith by its very his marvelous gift for anecdote and apposite nature is missionary, and the celebration of World quotation”, said Prof. Quinn, also noting that Mission Day serves to keep this essential dimen- Fr Boyd “also insisted that good writing should sion of the Christian faith alive in all the faithful. be at the heart of the Review, that its prose The Congregation for the Evangelization of should be worthy of its subject. I hope to con- Peoples also relies on the sense of communion tinue that tradition”. Prof. Quinn, a graduate of and co-responsibility of the bishops for the collec- Trinity College in Dublin and New College in tion on that Day that will be in favour of the Oxford, has authored three books, numerous Pontifical Mission Societies, which work in a uni- articles, and has written and spoken extensively versal context for the equitable support of the on Chestertonian themes for over 30 years. Churches in mission territories.

Bishops call on Catholics for a day of prayer and fasting against racism Violence continues in the US Tensions remain high in Kenosha, taken into police custody. Video Wisconsin after two protesters were footage from police body cameras killed by an armed 17-year-old dur- respect for the common good, and reparation against the sins of racism, show police putting a hood over ing the clashes and protests that fol- with an unwavering pursuit of to recite the Rosary for the healing Daniel Prude’s head while he was in lowed the incident on 23 August in equality and peace”. of this wound, and to ask for the in- handcuffs, and then pressing his which Jacob Blake, an African Archbishop Listecki is joined by tercession of Saints such as Peter face into the ground for two minutes American, was shot by police. In a all the bishops of the United States, Clavel and Katharine Drexel, who after which the man stopped mov- statement, Archbishop Jerome Ed- who called on Catholics to unite in had fought for racial equality. “We ing. He died seven days later on 30 ward Listecki of Milwaukee (which a special day of prayer and fasting must continue to engage in the March. The cause of death was includes Kenosha) launched an ap- against racism, on 28 August, the battle against the current evils of our “complications of asphyxia in the peal against racism and violence 57th anniversary of Martin Luther society and in the words of Dr. setting of physical restraint”. which, he stated, “can never be the King’s celebrated “I have a dream” King, refuse to believe ‘that the P ru d e ’s death occurred two means to attain peace and justice”. speech, or alternatively on 9 bank of justice is bankrupt’’’, Bishop months before the death of George Moreover, he emphasized that “the September, the feast day of Saint Fabre said. Floyd in police custody caused sins of violence, injustice, racism and Peter Claver. In a statement, Bishop Protests were ignited in Rochester, worldwide protests. The news was hatred must be purged from our Shelton J. Fabre, President of the New York after a press conference not made public as it took months communities with acts of mercy, USCCB’s ad hoc committee against on Wednesday, 2 September, re- to obtain the body camera images with the protection and care for the racism, invited in particular all the vealed the death in March of anoth- and there were no other known re- dignity of every human person, with faithful to participate in a Mass of er African American as he was being cordings of the arrest. number 36, Friday, 4 September 2020 L’OSSERVATORE ROMANO page 7

Message of the Ecumenical Patriarch Joint action to save the Earth

On the occasion of the beginning of the new ecclesiastical year on 1 Septem- the daily life of its faithful, ex- endeavour even before the im- ber, which traditionally coincides with the World Day of Prayer for the Care press and generate the deepest re- mense challenges. From the per- of Creation, the Ecumenical Patriarch, Archbishop of Constantinople, has spect for creation. The ecological spective of faith, we are able to released a message on the protection of creation. The following is the English sensitivity of Orthodoxy was not discover and assess not only the text of his message. created by but emerged from the problematic dimensions but also contemporary environmental the positive possibilities and pro- crisis. The struggle for the protec- spects of contemporary civilisa- BARTHOLOMEW Yet the crucial question remains: tion of creation is a central di- tion. We call upon Orthodox How much longer will nature en- mension of our faith. Respect for young men and women to realise Dearest brother Hierarchs and dure the fruitless discussions and the environment is an act of dox- the significance of living as faith- beloved children in the Lord, it is consultations, as well as any fur- ology of God’s name, while the ful Christians and contemporary a shared conviction that, in our ther delay in assuming decisive destruction of creation is an of- people. Faith in the eternal des- time, the natural environment is actions for its protection? t h re a t ened like never before in The fact that, during the peri- the history of humankind. The od of the pandemic of the novel magnitude of this threat becomes coronavirus Covid-19, with the manifest in the fact that what is mandatory restrictions of move- at stake is not anymore the qual- ment, the shutdown of factories, ity, but the preservation of life on and the diminishment in industri- our planet. For the first time in al activity and production, we ob- history, man is capable of destroy- served a reduction of pollution ing the conditions of life on and encumbrance of the atmo- earth. Nuclear weapons are the sphere has proved the anthropo- symbol of man’s Promethean ti- genic nature of the contemporary tanism, the tangible expression of ecological crisis. It became once the “complex of omnipotence” of again clear that industry, the con- the contemporary “man-go d.” temporary means of transporta- In using the power that stems tion, the automobile and the from science and technology, aeroplane, the non-negotiable pri- what is revealed today is the am- ority of economic indicators and bivalence of man’s freedom. Sci- the like, negatively impact the en- ence serves life; it contributes to vironmental balance and that a progress, confronting illnesses change of direction toward an fence against the Creator, entirely tiny of man strengthens our wit- and many conditions that were ecological economy constitutes an irreconcilable with the basic ten- ness in the world. hitherto considered “fateful”; it unwavering necessity. There is no ets of Christian theology. In this spirit, from the Phanar, creates new positive perspectives genuine progress that is founded Most honourable brothers and we wish all of you a propitious for the future. However, at the on the destruction of the natural dearly beloved children. and all-blessed new ecclesiastical same time, it provides man with environment. It is inconceivable The ecofriendly values of the year, fruitful in Christ-like deeds, all-powerful means, whose misuse that we adopt economic decisions Orthodox tradition, the precious for the benefit of all creation and can be turned destructive. We are without also taking into account legacy of the Fathers, constitute to the glory of the all-wise Creat- experiencing the unfolding de- their ecological consequences. an embankment against the cul- or of all. And we invoke upon struction of the natural environ- Economic development cannot re- ture, whose axiological founda- you, through the intercessions of ment, of biodiversity, of flora and main a nightmare for ecology. We tion is the domination of man the All-Holy Theotokos, the Pam- fauna, of the pollution of aquatic are certain that there is an alter- over nature. Faith in Christ in- makaristos, the grace and mercy resources and the atmosphere, the native way of economic structure spires and strengthens the human of the God of wonders. progressing collapse of climate and development besides the eco- balance, as well as other excesses nomism and the orientation of of boundaries and measures in economic activity toward the many dimensions of life. The maximisation of profiteering. Holy and Great Council of the The future of humanity is not Francis and the General Audiences Orthodox Church (Crete, 2016) the homo œconomicus. The Ecu- rightly and splendidly decreed menical Patriarchate, which in re- CONTINUED FROM PA G E 2 And Francis has not failed to offer his that “scientific knowledge does cent decades has pioneered in the meditations on the fundamental issues not mobilise the moral will of field of the protection of the cre- that the individual faithful cannot be of daily life too: from the family to man, who knows the dangers but ation, will continue its ecological separated from the ecclesial com- peace, from rebuke to a just and sup- continues to act as if he did not initiatives, the organisation of munity. “In the Church”, Francis him- portive economy, to the most recent k n o w. ” (Encyclical, § 11) ecological conferences, the mobil- self emphasized in the 25 June 2014 series of catecheses, which began on 5 It is apparent that the protec- isation of its faithful and espe- General Audience, “there is no ‘do it August, centred on the theme “Heal tion of the common good, of the cially the youth, the promotion of y o u rs e l f ’, there are no ‘f re e agents’”, be- the World”. integrity of the natural environ- the environment’s protection as a cause “to be Christian means belong- The Pope knows that the Church ment, is the common responsibil- fundamental subject for interreli- ing to the Church. The first name is has no ready ‘recip es’for coming out ity of all inhabitants of the earth. gious dialogue and the common ‘Christian’, the last name is ‘belonging of the crisis, but — with these recent The contemporary categorical im- initiatives of religions, the con- to the Church’”. reflections — he wishes to share with perative for humankind is that we tacts with political leaders and in- Just as meaningful is the language all people of good will a Christian live without des t ro y ing the envir- stitutions, the cooperation with used in the Wednesday Audiences, in view to face the issues that the pan- onment. However, while on a environmental organisations and harmony with what happens in the demic has highlighted, especially ‘so- personal level and on the level of ecological movements. It is evid- Santa Marta homilies. The Pope in cial ills’, a virus even more arduous to many communities, groups, ent that the collaboration for the fact focuses on the central themes of defeat than Covid-19. Of course, even movements and organisations, protection of the environment Christian life, always turning to a lan- in a context with novel modalities, his there is a demonstration of great creates additional avenues of guage that is simple and understand- encounter with people, with the sensitivity and ecological respons- communication and possibilities able to all, which captures the essen- People of God that — as he has ibility, nations and economic for new common actions. tial nature of faith in Jesus Christ. In shared many times — he feels he agents are unable — in the name We repeat that the environ- a time marked by religious illiteracy, needs, will help him give us a per- of geopolitical ambitions and the mental activities of the Ecumenic- the Pope becomes a ‘catechist’ and spective of hope, of healing and re- “autonomy of the economy” — to al Patriarchate are an extension of explains directly, without subordinate newal. A perspective that moves from adopt the correct decisions for its ecclesiological self-conscious- concepts, because the encounter with the conviction, expressed in the Statio the protection of creation and in- ness and do not comprise a the Lord is life-changing and opens Orbis on 27 March, that “no one stead cultivate the illusion that simple circumstantial reaction to us up to an undying hope. In these reaches salvation by themselves” and the pretended “global ecological a new phenomenon. The very life seven-and-a-half years, on the other therefore only by walking together, d e s t ru c t i o n ” is an ideological fab- of the Church is an applied eco- hand, the series of his catecheses have only by feeling we are brothers and rication of ecological movements logy. The sacraments of the embraced a very ample space: from sisters of others, will we be able to and that the natural environment Church, its entire life of worship, the Sacraments to Mercy, from the emerge from this time of trial better has the power of renewing itself. its asceticism and communal life, Eucharist to the Commandments. than before. page 8 L’OSSERVATORE ROMANO Friday, 4 September 2020, number 36

ANGELUS

At the end of the Angelus on Sunday, 30 August, Pope Francis made an appeal for “constructive dialogue and respect for international law” in order to guarantee peace to the peoples of the Eastern Mediterranean. He expressed concern over growing tension in the area and his hopes for an end to the conflict. Earlier, the Holy Father had reflected on the day’s Gospel passage of Matthew in which Jesus points the way of the cross to his disciples. The following is a translation of the Pope’s remarks which he shared in Italian with the faithful gathered in Saint Peter’s Square.

Dialogue and international law in order to resolve conflicts in the Eastern Mediterranean Pope talks about Day for the Care of Creation and the environmental catastrophe in Mauritius

Dear Brothers and Sisters, on the side of God, but of men” sidering this, let us make sure After the Angelus, the Holy Father Good morning! (v. 23). Ten minutes earlier, Jesus that the cross hanging on the wall continued: had praised Peter. He had prom- To day’s Gospel passage (cf. Mt at home, or that little one that we Dear brothers and sisters, the ised him he would be the base of 16:21-27) is linked to that of last wear around our neck, is a sign of day after tomorrow, 1st Septem- his Church, its foundation; ten Sunday (cf. Mt 16:13-20). After our wish to be united with Christ ber, is the World Day of Prayer minutes later he says to him, Peter, on behalf of the other dis- in lovingly serving our brothers for the Care of Creation. From “Satan”. How can this be under- ciples as well, has professed his and sisters, especially the littlest this date, until 4 October, we will stood? It happens to us all! In faith in Jesus as Messiah and and most fragile. The cross is the celebrate with our Christian moments of devotion, of fervour, Son of God, Jesus himself begins holy sign of God’s Love, it is a brothers and sisters from various to speak to them about his Pas- of good will, of closeness to our sign of Jesus’ Sacrifice, and is not neighbour, we look to Jesus and Churches and traditions the “Ju- sion. Along the path to Jerus- to be reduced to a superstitious bilee for the Earth”, to commem- alem, he openly explains to his we go forward; but in moments object or an ornamental necklace. in which we approach the cross, orate the establishment, 50 years friends what awaits him at the Each time we fix our gaze on the ago, of Earth Day. I send my end in the Holy City: he foretells we flee. The devil, Satan — as image of Christ crucified, let us Jesus says to Peter — tempts us. It greeting to the various initiatives the mystery of his death and Re- contemplate that he, as the true is typical of the evil spirit, it is promoted in every part of the surrection, of his humiliation and Servant of the Lord, has accom- typical of the devil to make us world and, among them, the glory. He says that he will have plished his mission, giving life, Concert held today in the to “suffer many things from the stray from the cross, from the cross of Jesus. spilling his blood for the pardon- Cathedral of Port-Louis, capital elders and chief priests and ing of sins. And let us not allow of Mauritius, where unfortunately scribes, and be killed, and on the Addressing everyone then, ourselves to be drawn to the oth- an environmental catastrophe has third day be raised” (Mt 16:21). Jesus adds: “If any man would er side by the temptation of the recently occurred. come after me, let him deny him- But his words are not under- Evil One. Therefore, if we want self and take up his cross and fol- I am following with concern stood, because the disciples have to be his disciples, we are called low me” (v. 24). In this way he the tensions in the Eastern Medi- a faith that is still immature and to imitate him, expending our life indicates the way of the true dis- terranean area, which is under too closely tied to the mentality unreservedly out of love of God of this world (cf. Rom 12:2). ciple, showing two attitudes. The threat from various outbreaks of and neighbour. They think of too earthly a vic- first is “to renounce oneself”, instability. I appeal, please, for tory, and therefore they do not which does not mean a superficial May the Virgin Mary, united to constructive dialogue and respect understand the language of the change, but a conversion, a re- her Son unto Calvary, help us not for international law in order to c ro s s . versal of mentality and of values. to retreat in the face of the trials resolve the conflicts that threaten The other attitude is that of tak- and suffering that witnessing to the peace of the peoples of that At the prospect that Jesus may re g i o n . fail and die on the cross, Peter ing up one’s own cross. It is not the Gospel entails. himself rebels and says to Him: just a matter of pa- And I greet all of you gathered “God forbid, Lord! This shall tiently enduring daily here today from Rome, Italy and never happen to you!” (v. 22). He tribulations, but of various countries. I see the flags believes in Jesus — Peter is like bearing with faith and there, and I greet the Religious this — he has faith, he believes in responsibility that part Community of East Timor in Jesus; he believes; he wants to of toil, and that part of Italy. Bravo, those of you with follow him, but does not accept suffering that the flags! The pilgrims from Londrina that his glory will pass through struggle against evil en- and Formosa, in Brazil; and the the Passion. For Peter and the tails. The life of Christi- young people of Grantorto, dio- other disciples — but for us too! ans is always a struggle. cese of Vicenza. Welcome! I also — the cross is an uncomfortable The Bible says that the see Polish flags, I greet the Polish thing, the cross is a “hindrance”, life of Christians is a people; Argentinian flags, also the whereas Jesus considers the military undertaking: Argentinians. Welcome to you all! “hindrance” escaping the cross, fighting against the evil I wish you all a blessed which would mean avoiding the spirit, fighting against Sunday. Please do not forget to Fa t h e r ’s will, the mission that the Evil. pray for me. Enjoy your lunch. Father has entrusted to him for Thus the task of Ar r i v e d e rc i ! our salvation. For this reason “taking up the cross” Jesus responds to Peter: “Get be- becomes participating hind me, Satan! You are a with Christ in the salva- hindrance to me; for you are not tion of the world. Con- People attend protest in Port Louis (AFP)