VATICAN CITY, DEC 4, 2004 (VIS) - The council of the general secretariat of the Synod of Bishops for the Special Assembly for Asia celebrated its eighth meeting in the Vatican on November 18 and 19. Joining Archbishop Nikola Eterovic, the secretary general, were two cardinals and twelve archbishops and bishops.
A communiqué made public today notes that the council members exchanged information and observations on the situation of the Church in the different political, social and civil sectors in the Asian nations, especially in terms of the acceptance and application of the Post-synodal Apostolic Exhortation "Ecclesia in Asia."
It also highlighted "the growth of the Catholic Church on the continent despite conditions that are often difficult, especially the lack of religious freedom. Those present spoke about inter-religious dialogue and they pointed out that, despite difficulties caused mostly by radical groups, there are encouraging examples of collaboration between representatives of various religions in society and in promoting ethical and moral values as much as possible."
The next meeting will be November 18-19, 2005.
SE/SYNOD ASIA/ETEROVIC VIS 20041206 (200)
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