VATICAN CITY, OCT 2, 2004 (VIS) - KTO French Catholic television and the French political magazine "Politique International" ("International Politics"), whose articles are dedicated to international politics and are written by heads of State and government, political leaders and experts in various fields, today awarded Pope John Paul the "Prize for Political Courage."
The Pope told those present at the award ceremony, including Cardinal Jean-Marie Lustiger, archbishop of Paris, that this prize "demonstrates the attention to the peace mission of the Church in the world where conflicts are unfortunately too numerous. I would like to appeal once again for peace, for the building of a fraternal society among peoples.
"My thoughts," added the Holy Father, "go to the journalists who, through their witness and their publications, are the artisans of peace and freedom and who pay a very heavy price in conflicts. I am also thinking of the hostages and their families, innocent victims of violence and hatred, and I invite all people of good will to respect the lives of people. No demand can end up with bargaining for human lives. The path of violence is a dead end."
KTO television was founded by Cardinal Lustiger. The representatives of both KTO and Politique International paid homage to John Paul II for his tireless fight for peace and against all forms of injustice and iniquities in the world and for his courage in ceaselessly proclaiming the Gospel. He was thanked "for his political courage in showing ... there is no limit to what the will can accomplish," especially against aggressors and oppressors.
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