Christian roots of the common home European Union, the state and religion relations and the defense of family and traditional marriage between men and women. These are the themes addressed by Benedict XVI in his speech this morning at the New Ambassador of Austria to the Holy See, Alfons M. Kloss, received in audience for the presentation of credentials. The Holy Father has also welcomed the commitment of the Austrian Government in the European Union on the defense and promotion of the Crucifix of the resolution on religious freedom. The service of Marco Guerra:
The construction of a common European house can only be successful if it is based on Christianity and the values \u200b\u200bof the Gospel. The Pope's address to the new ambassador of Austria to the Holy See, Alfons M. Kloss, offers an analysis of the complex scenario in which European countries are called to rediscover the Christian roots to pursue the common good. More than a Christian culture - explained the Pope - that is the living faith in Christ and love of neighbor, which is based on the word and the life of Christ as the example of the saints. And in this sense, the Pope urges you to look to the example of four major witnesses to the faith Austrian beatified recently: Jägerstätter Francis, Sister Restituta Kafka, Laszlo Batthyany-Strattmann and Charles I of Habsburg. An Austria - the Pope said - always close to the successor Peter. A country in its culture, its history and not least in his daily life has always shown a deep Catholic faith, as evidenced by the thousands of faithful who attended the pastoral visit and pilgrimage to Mariazell four years ago.
The Pope also stressed the long tradition of Austrian co-existence between cultures and religions in order to introduce the question of which of the many frictions affected the relationship between state and religion in various countries of the continent. On the one hand - observe the Pope - the political authorities are trying to exclude religion from the public sphere and the other wants to secularize the gospel message to fit the present culture. This is why Benedict XVI has expressed particular appreciation for the efforts of the Austrian Government in the European Union on the defense of the crucifix and the promotion of the resolution on religious freedom. The recognition of religious freedom - said the Holy Father - has allowed the Church to carry out its activities for the benefit of the community from education to charitable services. Another important aspect - the Pope said in conclusion - is weighted by a family policy which is one of the fundamental principles of human life and social order. The family is defined school of humanity which is based on mutual love, loyalty and cooperation. The Pope then asked for a special effort to protect marriage between a man and woman and the unborn life. Copyright ©
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