Vatican
City, 27 January 2013 (VIS) – On this International Remembrance Day
dedicated to the remembrance of the victims of the Holocaust,
Benedict XVI, after praying the Angelus, said: "The memory of
this enormous tragedy that so severely struck mainly the Jewish
people should represent for all a constant warning so that the
horrors of the past are not repeated, so that every form of hatred
and racism is overcome, and so that the respect and dignity of the
human person is promoted".
Today
also marks the 60th World Day for the Fight Against Leprosy and the
Pope expressed his "nearness to those suffering from that
disease" and encouraged the work of researchers, health care
workers, and volunteers in that area, particularly those who are part
of Catholic organizations and the association Friends of Raoul
Follereau. "I ask for the spiritual intercession of St. Damien
De Veuster and St. Marianna Cope―who
gave their lives for those afflicted by leprosy―for
you all."
"This
Sunday," he continued, "also marks a special day of
intercession for peace in the Holy Land. I thank all those who are
promoting it in the different parts of the world and a special
greeting to those present here."
The
Pope concluded by addressing the Polish faithful. "Today I join
with the Church in Poland in giving thanks for the life and ministry
of the late Cardinal Jozef Glemp. May the Lord reward his pastoral
dedication and keep him in His glory!"
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