VATICAN CITY, SEP 11, 2005 (VIS) - In comments following today's Angelus prayer at Castelgandolfo, the Pope referred to the meeting of heads of State and government which begins in New York on Wednesday. He also recalled - today, September 11 - all victims of terrorism in the world.
The Holy Father affirmed that on September 14, at the United Nations in New York, a summit meeting of heads of State and government will "discuss important themes concerning peace in the world, the respect of human rights, the promotion of development and the strengthening of the United Nations Organization."
After indicating that he will be represented at the meeting by Cardinal Secretary of State Angelo Sodano, the Pope said: "I fervently pray that the leaders meeting there find appropriate solutions to achieve the great fixed goals, in a spirit of harmony and generous solidarity. I particularly hope that effective concrete measures can be successfully put into effect to respond to the most urgent problems of extreme poverty, sickness and hunger that afflict so many peoples."
In conclusion, Benedict XVI addressed those present in English: "Today, September 11, we remember the victims of terrorist violence throughout the world. May God inspire men and women of goodwill everywhere to renounce hatred and to build a world of justice, solidarity and peace."
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