(May 14, 2011) The first copy of the 7th World Family Day preparatory catechesis,
was presented to Pope Benedict XVI on Friday, by Cardinal Ennio Antonelli, President
of Vatican’s Pontifical Council for the Family. The event in question is due
to be held in Milan, Italy, from 30th May to 3rd June 2012,
at which the presence of the Pontiff is expected. The date of presentation marked
the 30th anniversary of the attempt on the life of Pope Wojtyla (May
13th 1981) a s also of the creation of the Pontifical Council to promote
studies on marriage and the family. The catechesis will be the guide to the
preparation for the world day, spelt out in three section, namely the family,
work and the feast (of the Holy Family of Nazareth) outlining the style of Family
Life.