Pope Benedict XVI
Pope Benedict XVI and the Roman Catholic Church. news, opinions, stories and discussion about how Pope Benedict is leading the Roman Catholic Church and the political and social implications of his style, direction, and policies. How... [more]
Pope Benedict XVI and the Roman Catholic Church. news, opinions, stories and discussion about how Pope Benedict is leading the Roman Catholic Church and the political and social implications of his style, direction, and policies. How will Pope Benedict direct the church in world politics?
Rudd's "Courageous Decision" Recieves Complements From Pope
Pope Benedict XVI is currently in Australia for the World Youth Day celebration. As the top church leader graced the occassion, He praised Prime Minister Kevin Rudd for his courageous decision of saying sorry for the past injustices done to indigenous people in Australia.
The Pope also said that "ancient heritage" formed an essential part of the landscape of modern Australia.
"Thanks to the Australian Government's courageous decision to acknowledge the injustices committed against the indigenous peoples in the past, concrete steps are now being taken to achieve reconciliation based on mutual respect," he said.
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