ASIA/INDIA - “His leadership will be dynamic, creative and concrete”, spokesman of Indian Bishops’ Conference tells Fides

Tuesday, 19 April 2005

New Delhi (Fides Service) - “The leadership of Pope Ratzinger will be dynamic, creative and concrete. We are truly happy for the election of Benedict XVI. Catholics in India offered prayers to accompany the Conclave at which three Cardinals took part. Today we are overjoyed” Father Babu Joseph, spokesman of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of India told Fides. “As Cardinal Ratzinger he always promoted the Church and Christian values especially in the social and cultural field. Today the Church in India looks ahead certain that Benedict XVI is a gift of the inspiration of the Holy Spirit and we pray and hope that his presence, his word and pastoral work will help the Church in India to grow and flourish as well as promote the good of the universal Church and all humanity”. (PA) (Agenzia Fides 19/4/2005 righe 14 parole 163)


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