VATICAN - “John Paul II, philosopher and theologian, a great shepherd of the Church, left a legacy of writing and gestures which express his desire to spread the Gospel of Christ in the world”: Pope Benedict XVI receives members of the Fondazione Giovanni Paolo II

Monday, 23 October 2006

Vatican City (Agenzia Fides) - “John Paul II, philosopher and theologian, a great shepherd of the Church, left a legacy of writing and gestures which express his desire to spread the Gospel of Christ in the world, using the methods indicated by the Second Vatican Council, and tracing lines of development for the life of the Church in the new millennium. These precious gifts cannot be forgotten. Today I entrust to you, dear members and friends of the Fondazione Giovanni Paolo II the task to deepen and manifest to future generations the treasures of his message.” Pope Benedict XVI said this when he received members of the Fondazione Giovanni Paolo II this morning on the occasion of the foundation’s 25th anniversary.
The Holy Father said he was happy “to welcome representatives of people all over the world committed to keeping alive the memory of Pope John Paul II and his teaching and apostolic activity during his pontificate”. This commitment is not only a question of organising “archives or research, it touches the mystery of the holiness of this Servant of God”. Thanks to spiritual and economic support of its members the Foundation continues its activity: “collecting documentation on John Paul II, studying and spreading papal teaching and Church Magisterium, in contact and collaboration with Polish and international Centres of science and arts”.
The Pope ended his address thanking the Foundation for offering young people, especially in Central-Eastern Europe, the opportunity to study at various grades and different fields: “I urge you, the Pope concluded, to continue this good work. May it continue and may it expand. May your united efforts, sustained by God’s help, continue to bear magnificent fruits”. (S.L.) (Agenzia Fides 23/10/2006 - Righe 21, parole 305)


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