POPE WELCOMES MEMBERS OF INSTITUTE FOR HUMAN SCIENCES

VATICAN CITY, OCT 26, 2002 (VIS) - The Holy Father today welcomed 30 members of the Institute for Human Sciences, on the occasion of the 20th anniversary of its founding, and he expressed his "personal appreciation" for their work which has included "the organization of eight memorable colloquia at Castelgandolfo."

"Today, 20 years after its establishment," said the Pope, the Institute "has amply lived up to the vision of its founders. The events of 1989 and the quickened pace of Europe's unification have shown the need for precisely the kind of disciplined analysis, broad-ranging discussion and concrete proposals to which the Institute is dedicated."

He added that "In these years, the Institute has made a significant contribution to a more responsible shaping of the political, economic, social and cultural future of the continent. I express my hope that in the years ahead it will continue to emphasize the 'human' dimension of the immense possibilities and challenges opening up before mankind at the dawn of the new millennium. In the end, any solution to the grave crises which face contemporary society, and any effort to create a future more worthy of man must be based on an appreciation of the innate dignity and the spiritual grandeur of each human being."

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