Pope’s greetings to cyclists and organisers of “Tour de France”

(July 21,2009): Pope Benedict XVI has sent his greetings to cyclists and organizers of the "Tour de France "and told them that commitment in sports, must always be accompanied by the respect of moral values.
The Head of Vatican’s Press Office, Jesuit Fr. Federico Lombardi said the Pope sent his message to the Tour participants on Tuesday because they will cross over to Italy and pass near the Alpine village, where he is vacationing. Pope Benedict said in his message that sports can contribute to a person's growth and should always respect moral and educational values. The Pope, who fractured his right wrist during a fall last week, is scheduled to remain in Les Combes, a mountain retreat overlooking Mont Blanc, until July 29.