French philosopher awarded “Pope John Paul II” Human Rights prize

(Dec.10,2009): Pope Benedict XVI gave the “Pope John Paul II” Human Rights Award to French philosopher Andre Glucksmann on Wednesday at the end of the weekly general audience. The award is given to persons, who distinguish themselves in promoting and protecting human rights, according to the teachings of late Pope John Paul II. The brief ceremony held in a small room adjoining Vatican’s Audience Hall was attended by members of the jury, among them Cardinal Franciszek Macharski..