Pope questions United Nations president about globalisation
-20/06/06
Pope Benedict XV
Pope questions United Nations president about globalisation
-20/06/06
Pope Benedict XVI, leader of the worldís 1.2 billion Roman Catholics, has met with Jan Eliasson, president of the 60th Session of the General Assembly of the United Nations, and foreign minister of Sweden.
At an audience on Saturday (17 June 2006), the Pope is reported to have raised concerns about the impact of neoliberal-driven globalisation ñ which has been criticised by church leaders (notably through a ëconfessional processí organised by the World Council of Churches and global Lutheran and Reformed bodies) of being negligent of the poor and over-determined by corporate economic interests.
According to Joaquin Navarro-Valls, director of the Holy See press office, the conversations between the pontiff and Mr Eliasson touched on ìthe shortcomingsî of globalisation, but focussed ìparticularly [on] the scant recognition of the religious dimensionî.
Without the contribution of religious values, even human rights could lose consistency, the Pope declared.
Critics say that the Catholic Church still has some issues to address itself in its treatment of dissent and in its approach to womenís rights, HIV-AIDS and reproductive issues.
Global citizenship also seems to have formed an important part of the short exchange between the two leaders.
Said the Vatican media office: ìParticular emphasis was laid upon the need to overcome contrasts and build bridges, so that all aspects of globalisation can come together for the common good and the peaceful coexistence of all peoples.î
Pope Benedict believes that ìthe meeting between religions can make towards peace and solidarity among all inhabitants of the planet.î
[Also on Ekklesia: Theologians gather to address religion, violence and globalisation; Sacred Longings: Ecofeminist Theology and Globalisation (book); Gospel requires justice not charity, says Jesuit writer; Christians to join global climate protests; Orthodox leader criticises secularism, supports refugees; World churches criticise UK policies on asylum and immigration]
Pope questions United Nations president about globalisation
-20/06/06
Pope Benedict XVI, leader of the worldís 1.2 billion Roman Catholics, has met with Jan Eliasson, president of the 60th Session of the General Assembly of the United Nations, and foreign minister of Sweden.
At an audience on Saturday (17 June 2006), the Pope is reported to have raised concerns about the impact of neoliberal-driven globalisation ñ which has been criticised by church leaders (notably through a ëconfessional processí organised by the World Council of Churches and global Lutheran and Reformed bodies) of being negligent of the poor and over-determined by corporate economic interests.
According to Joaquin Navarro-Valls, director of the Holy See press office, the conversations between the pontiff and Mr Eliasson touched on ìthe shortcomingsî of globalisation, but focussed ìparticularly [on] the scant recognition of the religious dimensionî.
Without the contribution of religious values, even human rights could lose consistency, the Pope declared.
Critics say that the Catholic Church still has some issues to address itself in its treatment of dissent and in its approach to womenís rights, HIV-AIDS and reproductive issues.
Global citizenship also seems to have formed an important part of the short exchange between the two leaders.
Said the Vatican media office: ìParticular emphasis was laid upon the need to overcome contrasts and build bridges, so that all aspects of globalisation can come together for the common good and the peaceful coexistence of all peoples.î
Pope Benedict believes that ìthe meeting between religions can make towards peace and solidarity among all inhabitants of the planet.î
[Also on Ekklesia: Theologians gather to address religion, violence and globalisation; Sacred Longings: Ecofeminist Theology and Globalisation (book); Gospel requires justice not charity, says Jesuit writer; Christians to join global climate protests; Orthodox leader criticises secularism, supports refugees; World churches criticise UK policies on asylum and immigration]