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ADDRESS OF JOHN PAUL II Saturday, 30 October 2004
Mr. President,
It is a pleasure for me to greet you as you
visit the Vatican. I ask you to extend my cordial good wishes to the people of
your nation, which has always been so deeply faithful to the Christian message. I encourage you and your fellow citizens in
your ongoing efforts to foster dialogue and tolerance among the diverse ethnic
and religious groups in your country. Indeed, it is only by commitment to
understanding and mutual respect that long held tensions can be resolved and
lead to unity based on the principles of solidarity and justice. I pray that
Almighty God may impart to you and all the people of Cyprus, the gifts of peace
and harmony.
*Insegnamenti di Giovanni Paolo II, vol. XXVII, 2 p. 482.
L'Osservatore Romano 31-10-2004 p.4.
L'Osservatore Romano. Weekly Edition
in English n.46 p.2.
© Copyright 2004 - Libreria Editrice Vaticana
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