ITALIAN CATHOLIC SCOUT ASSOCIATION CELEBRATES 25 YEARS

VATICAN CITY, APR 30, 1999 (VIS) - Made public today was a Letter from Pope John Paul to Msgr. Diego Coletti, general ecclesiastical assistant of the association of Italian Catholic Guides and Scouts, on the occasion of the 25th anniversary of the founding of AGESCI.

In the Letter, dated April 23, the Pope outlines "three new frontiers, three objectives (which the scouting movement should pursue): the new evangelization, educational challenges and the building of a world of peace."

He addresses the educational leaders and ecclesiastical assistants: "Do not be afraid to propose great ideals to young people, because scouting is a training area for difficult virtues. Place the image of Christ - His heroism and His holiness - in front of the eyes of the young boys and girls whom you meet."

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