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?
Pope urges G8 leaders to act on crisis
Pope Benedict XVI has urged G-8 leaders meeting next week in central Italy to rewrite global financial rules and defend the world's poor from the effects of the economic downturn.
In a letter to Italian Premier Silvio Berlusconi, who will chair the summit, Benedict appealed to leaders to "listen to the voice of Africa" and other developing areas.
He also called on them to "reform the international financial architecture" to ensure credit is made available for economic development and job creation.
The letter, published by the Vatican on Saturday, was signed last Wednesday.
Leaders from the Group of Eight industrialized nations and other countries will meet for three days starting Wednesday in L'Aquila.
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