VATICAN CITY, NOV 12, 2005 (VIS) - Today, for the occasion of the special synod being held in Rome by Chaldean bishops, Benedict XVI received His Beatitude Emmanuel III Delly, patriarch of Babylon of the Chaldeans, Iraq, and other prelates participating in the meeting.
"I thank you for your visit," the Pope said, "which enables me to send, through you, words of great encouragement to your communities and to all the citizens of Iraq. My expression of solidarity is accompanied by assurances of mention in my prayers, that your beloved country, even in its current difficult situation, may not lose heart and may continue on the road towards reconciliation and peace."
The Holy Father went on to refer on to the project of revising the texts of the divine liturgy which was completed during the synod of Chaldean bishops, opening the way to "a reform which should give rise to a new surge of devotion in your communities. This work has involved years of study and of not-always-easy decisions, but it was a period during which the Chaldean Church was able to reflect more deeply on the great gift of the Eucharist."
Another important theme of the synod was the examination of the draft of the Particular Law regulating the internal life of the Chaldean community. "An appropriate canonical discipline of your own is necessary," commented the Holy Father, "for the ordered progress of the mission entrusted to you by Christ."
"Now, as you return to your respective sees, you are refreshed by this experience of communion near the tombs of the Apostles Peter and Paul. This communion finds a special expression here, today, in raising to the Lord, together with Peter's Successor, a collective prayer of gratitude."
AC/CHALDEAN SYNOD/DELLY VIS 20051114 (300)
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