VATICAN CITY, FEB 9, 2001 (VIS) - This morning in the Holy See Press Office, Archbishop Paul Cordes, president of the Pontifical Council "Cor Unum," presented John Paul II's Message for Lent 2001.
During his presentation, referring to the message's theme "Love is not resentful," the prelate affirmed that "The reconciliation with one's neighbor which God gives is expressed in good actions."
"This gift, which is necessary for survival, received just when necessary, reawakens new hope and faith in the future. Our press conference has therefore, beyond the presentation of the Holy Father's words, a second emphasis."
The Archbishop went on to mention the gift offered by the Municipality of Milan to the Pope: a thousand million lire for Africa which the Holy Father entrusted to the Pontifical Council "Cor Unum." With this sum "Cor Unum" intends to carry out a project of assistance to children orphaned by AIDS in Uganda.
"The Holy Father," Archbishop Cordes said, "has made himself the voice of the victims of this terrible disease." Following the directives given in the Apostolic Exhortation "Ecclesia in Africa," "the Catholic Church commits herself in the area in different ways. ... In particular, beyond health care, it is important to work to overcome the discrimination and fears associated with the sickness, which marginalize the victims. I repeat that a global approach to the problem, which does not stop at simple therapy or prevention, is important for the Church. ... Education, relations with the community, and the responsible undertaking of married and family life, become therefore essential."
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