Pope's Call for Children of the World

(18 Nov 09 - RV)On Wednesday Pope Benedict XVI launched an appeal for the children of the world, that their right to a safe and carefree childhood be respected.


The Pope delivered the appeal in Italian at the end of his General Audience to a packed Paul VI audience hall.


“The day after tomorrow is the United Nations World Day of Prayer and Action for Children, on the occasion of the 20th anniversary of the adoption of the Convention on the Rights of the Child. My thoughts go to all the world's children, especially those living in difficult conditions and who suffer from violence, abuse, disease, war or hunger.
I invite you to join in my prayer and at the same time, I appeal to the international community to strengthen efforts to provide an adequate response to the dramatic problems of childhood. May the generous commitment of all never be lacking so that the rights of children to grow in dignity always be recognised and respected”.