2008-11-08 17:54:04

Pope Benedict XVI‘s Discourse to Wang Larry Yu-yuan, Ambassador from the Republic of China.


(November 8, 2008) The Government in Taipei has a keen sense of belonging to a world community, a global human family. This is expressed in many ways, not least in the generosity with which aid and emergency relief is supplied to poorer nations. In this regard, your country makes a valuable contribution to the building of a more secure and stable world, said Pope Benedict XVI. He was addressing Mr Wang Larry Yu-yuan, the Ambassador of the republic of China, popularly known as Taiwan, on Saturday, 8th November at Rome at the presentation ceremony. The Pope said that the Holy See is pleased to work together with all those who seek to promote peace, prosperity and development, and appreciates the Republic of China’s commitment to that noble cause. Although Catholics in the Republic of China represent little more than one per cent of the population, they are eager to play their part in building up a society that is humane, just, and marked by genuine concern for the welfare of the weaker members of the community particularly in the fields of education, healthcare and charitable assistance. The Holy Father appreciated the Government’s firm commitment to freedom of religion has made it possible for the Church to carry out her mission of love and service, and to express herself openly through worship and the proclamation of the Gospel. Appreciating the great religious vitality and capacity for renewal among the peoples of Asia, the Pontiff said that the ground is particularly fertile for interreligious dialogue to take root and grow. Frank and constructive dialogue is also the key to the resolution of the conflicts that threaten the stability of our world, he said. The Pope added that the Holy See welcomes the recent positive developments in relations between Taiwan and mainland China and that the Holy See wishes to support the efforts of Governments to become “staunch champions of human dignity and courageous builders of peace.”
Pope Benedict XVI‘s Discourse to Wang Larry Yu-yuan, Ambassador from the Republic of China (Taiwan).
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