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Monday, May 9, 2005

POPE EXPRESSES GRATITUDE FOR WARM WELCOME BY ROMANS

VATICAN CITY, MAY 7, 2005 (VIS) - At midday today, Holy See Press Office Director Joaquin Navarro-Valls made the following declaration:

  "On the day of his enthronement on the 'Cathedra Romana' as bishop of Rome, the Holy Father received in audience the mayor of the city, Walter Veltroni.

  "Benedict XVI expressed his gratitude to the mayor for the warmth with which the Romans have welcomed him, and again expressed his feelings of respect and affection towards the city and the diocese that have become his own.

  "He also formulated his best wishes for prosperity and harmony to all the citizens of Rome, giving assurances - within the distinction of roles - of the Church's contribution to the spiritual and civil progress of the city."
OP/AUDIENCE MAYOR ROME/NAVARRO-VALLS            VIS 20050509 (140)

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